Most inspections found no deficiencies, and several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating that many concerns raised were not supported by evidence. However, some reports did cite deficiencies, primarily related to resident care, incident reporting, and safety issues such as pest control and medication documentation. The most recent inspection on October 8, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated allegations. Earlier in August 2025, two deficiencies were cited for failure to prevent resident altercations and failure to report incidents properly, showing some ongoing challenges in resident supervision and reporting. Overall, the facility’s record shows improvement with the latest report free of deficiencies after previous isolated issues.
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint received on 2023-05-22 alleging staff did not prevent physical abuse, did not provide adequate care and supervision, and did not prevent financial abuse of residents.
Findings
The investigation included observations, document reviews, and interviews with staff and residents. The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated based on interviews where residents and staff confirmed adequate care, supervision, and prevention of abuse.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.
The inspection visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-07-01 regarding resident care and incident reporting at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found one allegation unsubstantiated regarding staff meeting residents' diapering care needs. Two allegations were substantiated: staff did not prevent a resident from hitting others, and staff failed to report resident incidents to appropriate parties. Deficiencies were cited related to personal rights and reporting requirements.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that staff did not ensure resident diapering care needs were met, did not prevent a resident from hitting others, and did not report resident incidents appropriately. The diapering allegation was unsubstantiated, while the other two were substantiated with deficiencies cited.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Failure to ensure all clients are comfortable and safe, posing an immediate risk to residents' health and safety.
Type A
Failure to report incidents threatening the welfare, safety, or health of residents to the licensing agency.
Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 145Deficiencies cited: 2Plan of Correction Due Date: Aug 30, 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and named in findings
Renese Howell-Small
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Karen Clemons
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
The visit was a Case Management - Other type of unannounced inspection to have the Administrator sign an amended Complaint Investigation Report.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst arrived to the facility to have the Administrator sign an amended Complaint Investigation Report. The report was signed by both parties and a copy was left with the facility.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javier Prieto
Licensing Program Analyst
Arrived to the facility to have Administrator sign amended Complaint Investigation Report.
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility Administrator who signed the amended Complaint Investigation Report.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations including staff not treating residents with dignity or respect, financial abuse by staff, failure to provide medication as prescribed, and failure to keep the facility free from pests.
Findings
All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated after interviews, record reviews, and observations. Staff denied the allegations, records showed no discrepancies in medication administration, pest control was confirmed to be in place, and no evidence supported claims of financial abuse or disrespectful treatment.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for all allegations: staff did not treat resident with dignity or respect; resident was financially abused by staff; staff did not provide resident medication as prescribed; and staff did not keep the facility free from pests. Evidence did not support the allegations.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 240Census: 144Complaint control number: 56-AS-20240813084641
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met during investigation and named in findings discussion
Licensing Program Analyst Javier Prieto arrived at the facility to interview additional staff relating to a complaint (18-AS-20211008105248).
Findings
The report documents the interview conducted with the Administrator Criselda Espiritu Santo regarding the complaint. No specific deficiencies or violations are detailed in the report.
Complaint Details
Investigation related to complaint number 18-AS-20211008105248; no substantiation status provided.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during complaint-related interview.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that staff did not prevent verbal altercations between residents and did not provide a safe environment for residents.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and residents and a review of records. Both allegations were found to be unsubstantiated based on the evidence gathered, with residents and staff affirming that staff intervene appropriately and provide a safe environment.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff not preventing verbal altercations between residents and not providing a safe environment. Interviews with five staff and nine residents did not support these allegations.
Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 5Residents interviewed: 9Complaint control number: 56
The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
Findings
The facility was found to be operating within approved capacity and generally in good repair with safe conditions for residents. One deficiency was cited related to improper storage of bleach and cleaning supplies with food, posing an immediate health and safety risk. Technical assistance was provided and a plan of correction was required.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Bleach and cleaning supplies were not stored separate from food supplies, posing an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type A
Report Facts
Resident units inspected: 6Staff files reviewed: 5Resident files reviewed: 6Bottles of bleach observed: 6Water temperature: 117Facility temperature: 72
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and named in findings
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff was financially abusing a resident.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and a resident's family member. The allegation of financial abuse was found to be unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the violation occurred.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility staff was financially abusing a resident. The allegation was investigated through interviews and record review and was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 147
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with during the investigation and named in the report
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff were not ensuring that a resident was receiving services prescribed by their physician.
Findings
The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated after interviews with the resident and staff, and review of records showed that the resident was escorted to appointments and received prescribed services at the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not ensuring that a resident was receiving services prescribed by their physician. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on interviews and record review.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 143
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with during the investigation and named in the report
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation of illegal eviction received on 2024-09-11.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident #1 was currently living in the facility and had refused assistance with personal care multiple times. A 30-Day Eviction letter was issued to Resident #1 on 2024-09-10, consistent with the facility's eviction procedures and admissions agreement. The allegation of illegal eviction was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged illegal eviction. The allegation was unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the violation occurred.
Report Facts
Refusals of personal care: 19Facility capacity: 240Census: 143
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Renese Howell-Small
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit.
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Facility representative met during the investigation.
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that staff do not prevent residents from being hit by other residents.
Findings
The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated after interviews and record review. Resident #1 had been moved to another facility, and staff and residents denied witnessing any incidents of residents hitting other residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 143
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with during the investigation and named in the report
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff do not ensure residents are not eating expired or moldy food.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to corroborate the allegation. Interviews with residents and staff, as well as observations of food supplies, confirmed that residents were served fresh food and no expired or moldy food was found or served. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff do not ensure residents are not eating expired/moldy food. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and records review.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 148
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met during the investigation and involved in exit interview
The inspection visit was conducted to interview additional residents relating to a complaint identified as 56-AS-20240805145702.
Findings
Licensing Program Analyst Javier Prieto toured the facility and interviewed residents with the assistance of Administrator Alexandra Villacis. The report documents the completion of these activities without specifying any deficiencies or violations.
Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by complaint number 56-AS-20240805145702. No substantiation status is provided in the report.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javier Prieto
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted resident interviews and toured the facility during the complaint investigation.
Alexandra Villacis
Administrator
Accompanied the Licensing Program Analyst during the facility tour and resident interviews.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation of wrongful eviction received on 2024-08-01.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and record reviews which found no evidence supporting the allegation of wrongful eviction. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged wrongful eviction of Resident 1 (R1). Interviews with staff and outside parties revealed unawareness of any eviction, and no written notice or record of eviction was found. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 143
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Bernadette Allen
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that staff did not keep the facility free of bed bugs.
Findings
The allegation that staff did not keep the facility free from bed bugs was found to be unsubstantiated after a facility tour, interviews, observations, and record review. Documentation of monthly extermination service and preventive measures were verified.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleging staff did not keep the facility free of bed bugs was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 134
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Renese Howell-Small
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and facility visit
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Facility representative met during the investigation
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation of lack of supervision resulting in a physical altercation between residents.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and record reviews. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the incident occurred as alleged. Residents and staff reported feeling safe and no past incidents were found.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged lack of supervision resulting in a physical altercation between residents. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated based on interviews and record review.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 138
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Paola Guerrero
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Efren Malagon
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager
Norma Alexandra Villacis
Facility Nurse
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and received report
An unannounced visit was conducted to commence a Case Management Deficiency inspection due to observed deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was found to be non-compliant with Health and Safety Code 1569.311 for failing to have the required carbon monoxide detectors, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Facility does not have the required carbon monoxide alarm, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents.
Type A
Report Facts
Plan of Correction Due Date: Aug 16, 2024
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and acknowledged deficiency
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations that staff were not allowing residents to have visitors in their rooms and were not providing comfortable accommodations for residents.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility allows residents to have visitors according to the visitation policy and provides comfortable accommodations for residents, including designated visiting areas and appropriate spaces for spiritual services. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated based on interviews with the CEO, residents, and staff, and review of facility policies. The allegations regarding visitor restrictions and uncomfortable accommodations were not supported by evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 138
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javier Prieto
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Edna Medrano
President CEO
Interviewed during the investigation and provided facility policies
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to allegations of staff physically assaulting and verbally abusing residents.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiated evidence of physical assault or verbal abuse by staff towards residents. Interviews with residents and staff denied the allegations, and the complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that staff physically assaulted residents resulting in injuries and verbally abused residents. The investigation concluded these allegations were unsubstantiated due to lack of corroborating evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 129
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Paola Guerrero
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Efren Malagon
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager
Norma Villacis
Facility LVN
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff sexually assaulted a resident.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and the resident, as well as a review of records. All parties denied the allegation, and based on the evidence, the allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff sexually assaulted a resident. The allegation was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of corroborating evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 144
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Paola Guerrero
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Facility Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The visit was an unannounced required comprehensive annual inspection of the Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE).
Findings
The facility was found to be operating within its licensed capacity and in good repair with safe conditions for residents. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection, and all reviewed resident and staff files were in compliance with regulations.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 5Staff files reviewed: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Facility Administrator met during inspection and named in report
An unannounced visit was conducted for the purpose of a Health & Safety check to assess the facility's compliance with health and safety standards.
Findings
No imminent health and/or safety concerns or hazards were observed inside or outside the facility. Sufficient staff were present to provide care, and food supplies were adequate to meet residents' needs.
Licensing Program Analyst Paola Guerrero conducted an unannounced visit to the facility on 4/19/2024 at 11:45 AM for the purpose of a Health & Safety check.
Findings
No imminent health and/or safety concerns were observed during the visit. The facility had sufficient staff and adequate food supplies to meet the needs of the residents in care.
Report Facts
Food supply duration: 3Food supply duration: 7
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that the facility failed to notify a resident's authorized representative about medical treatment.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident's representative was receiving communication about the resident's condition and was aware of the medical treatment situation. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged failure to notify a resident's authorized representative about medical treatment. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after review of records and interviews.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility failed to notify resident authorized representative about medical treatment.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation initiated due to allegations received on 2023-11-30 regarding staff assistance with resident transfers, medication administration, and authority over resident's social security payee and power of attorney.
Findings
All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated after review of records and staff interviews. The resident was able to transfer independently, had refused medication services since August 2023, and the facility denied attempting to become the resident's payee or filing power of attorney without consent.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved four allegations: staff not assisting resident with transfers, not giving medications for two years, attempting to become resident's social security payee, and becoming resident's power of attorney without consent. All allegations were unsubstantiated based on evidence and interviews.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 240
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Javier Prieto
Licensing Program Analyst
Assisted in conducting the complaint investigation
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator interviewed during the investigation
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that a resident sustained pressure injuries due to neglect and that staff left a resident in a soiled adult brief.
Findings
The allegation that a resident sustained pressure injuries due to neglect was substantiated based on interviews and record reviews, including failure to assist the resident with home health services and inadequate wound care. The allegation that staff left a resident in a soiled adult brief was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that Resident #1 sustained pressure injuries due to neglect. The resident developed a Stage 4 pressure injury and was not provided adequate wound care or assistance with home health services as ordered. The allegation that staff left the resident in a soiled adult brief was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to follow doctor's orders and assist Resident #1 with obtaining home health services, posing a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Type B
Report Facts
Civil penalty: 500Plan of Correction due date: Sep 26, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings.
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation.
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during investigation and exit interview.
Kevin Villacorte
Assistant Living Coordinator
Interviewed regarding failure to assist resident with home health services.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff violated a resident's confidentiality.
Findings
The investigation found that whiteboards with residents' names and room numbers were visible behind the medication room counter, but no diagnoses were listed. Staff and resident interviews indicated that residents bring discharge paperwork to the medication room and discuss it with licensed staff, with other residents usually ushered out. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff violated resident's confidentiality. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 138
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and visit
Edna Medrano
Administrator
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations received on 2023-06-27 regarding financial abuse, failure to send medication with a resident upon moving, and presence of bed bugs at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be unsubstantiated after reviewing records, conducting interviews, and inspecting the facility. No evidence supported financial abuse, medication withholding, or bed bug presence.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations of financial abuse involving unauthorized withdrawal of $3009 from a resident's government benefit account, failure to send medication with a resident upon discharge, and presence of bed bugs in the facility. All allegations were found unsubstantiated or unfounded after investigation.
The visit was an unannounced required comprehensive annual inspection of the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to assess compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be operating within its licensed capacity and in good repair with safe conditions for clients. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. The facility had sufficient staff coverage, proper record keeping, and appropriate medication management.
Report Facts
Client files reviewed: 8Staff files reviewed: 4
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Facility Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and participated in exit interview
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to allegations received on 2023-05-02 regarding staff handling residents roughly, inappropriate staff speech to residents, and failure to maintain personnel records.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be unsubstantiated after interviews with residents and staff, observations, and record reviews. Staff were not observed or reported to handle residents roughly or speak inappropriately, and personnel records were maintained as required, though a technical assistance was issued regarding staff training documentation.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for all three allegations: rough handling of residents, inappropriate speech by staff, and failure to maintain personnel records. No evidence supported the allegations.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 240Number of personnel records reviewed: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during investigation and exit interview
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that staff did not prevent a resident from attacking another resident while in care.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident 1 was residing at the facility during the relevant time, but Resident 2 was not known to staff and no incident reports involving Resident 2 were found. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not prevent Resident 2 from attacking Resident 1 while in care. The allegation was found to be unfounded after staff interviews and record reviews.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 240Census: 133
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and visit
May Cabrera
Administrator
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Kevin Villacorte
Assistant Administrator
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and received the report
The visit was an unannounced investigation to deliver findings related to complaint number 56-AS-20230330134902.
Findings
Technical violations were found including 8 medications scheduled for evening or bedtime marked as already administered in Resident 1's medication record, and the facility lacking a modified menu for residents with diabetes.
Complaint Details
Complaint number 56-AS-20230330134902 was investigated; technical violations were substantiated.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
8 medications scheduled for the evening or bedtime were marked as already administered in Resident 1's medication record.
Facility does not have a modified menu for residents with diabetes.
Report Facts
Medications marked as administered: 8Facility capacity: 240
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced visit and investigation
May Cabrera
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and received report and appeal rights
The visit was a Case Management - Incident type, unannounced, to address incidents involving residents who had been issued 30 day notices due to observed illegal drugs and a resident pulling a knife on staff.
Findings
The report documents incidents involving Resident 1 observed with illegal drugs in their room and Resident 2 pulling a knife on a staff member. Licensing staff advised the facility to proceed with the eviction process ensuring compliance with regulations.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Named in relation to the incident involving residents and eviction process advice.
Kevin Villacorte
Assistant Administrator
Named in relation to the incident involving residents and eviction process advice.
May Cabrera
Met with during the visit regarding residents issued 30 day notices.
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator named in the report header.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations that staff do not ensure resident records are properly maintained and do not properly communicate with residents' medical provider.
Findings
The complaint that staff did not ensure resident records were properly maintained was substantiated due to medication records not reflecting the appropriate dosage administered for a resident's variable dose medication. The complaint that staff did not properly communicate with the resident's medical provider was unsubstantiated as evidence showed communication and scheduling of medical appointments.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that staff do not ensure resident records are properly maintained, posing a potential health and safety risk. The allegation that staff do not properly communicate with the resident's medical provider was unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Medication records must reflect appropriate dose administered for medications that have variable dose; observed medication record does not reflect dosage administered for medication 1 (M1).
Type B
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 240
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator involved in the investigation
May Cabrera
Administrator met during the investigation and exit interview
Licensing Program Analyst Anna Bueno conducted an unannounced visit to deliver an amended report of complaint control number 56-AS-20220808095722 regarding allegations against staff.
Findings
The findings for the complaint remain unchanged; allegations that staff took money from a resident and did not treat the resident with dignity and respect were found to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
Complaint control number 56-AS-20220808095722 involved allegations that staff took money from a resident and did not treat the resident with dignity and respect; both allegations were unsubstantiated.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and signed the amended report.
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced visit and delivered the amended complaint report.
The inspection visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2022-09-12 regarding sexual, physical, and financial abuse of a resident while in care.
Findings
The investigation included staff, witness, and resident interviews and records review. All allegations of sexual, physical, and financial abuse were found to be unsubstantiated based on the evidence and interviews conducted.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that a resident (R1) was sexually abused by unknown individuals, physically abused by a named individual, and financially abused by another resident (R2). All allegations were investigated and found unsubstantiated.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations that facility staff did not dispense resident's medication as prescribed, did not ensure timely medication refills, and failed to transport a patient to a medical appointment.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations. Medication records showed all prescribed medications were administered as prescribed, medication refills were timely, and transportation services were provided as scheduled. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations received on 08/08/2022 regarding staff misconduct including taking money from a resident and failure to treat a resident with dignity and respect.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Resident and staff interviews did not support claims of staff taking money or disrespecting residents. One resident was confirmed to be under the influence of illegal substances during an incident, and the complaint was deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff taking money from a resident and staff not treating a resident with dignity and respect. Interviews and observations did not support these claims.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 131
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation and involved in exit interview
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations that staff did not ensure residents attended medical appointments and did not provide transportation to residents in care.
Findings
The investigation found that the client manages their own medical appointments and transportation services are provided up to three times a week, including third-party transportation. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff not ensuring residents attended medical appointments and not providing transportation. Interviews and records review showed transportation services were provided and clients managed their own appointments.
An unannounced case management visit was conducted for a Health & Safety check in conjunction with complaint control number 56-AS-20220912152449.
Findings
No imminent health and safety concerns were observed. One physician's record was found not up to date, resulting in a technical advisory being issued as the facility has a pre-scheduled appointment for the resident.
Complaint Details
Visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint control number 56-AS-20220912152449. No substantiation status explicitly stated.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
One physician's record is not up to date.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and discussed the nature of the visit and findings.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that the facility did not issue a 30 day notice.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst verified that the facility had sent a 30 day notice for Resident 1 prior to the complaint being filed. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility did not issue a 30 day notice. The allegation was found to be unfounded.
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 143
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation
An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted with an emphasis on the infection control domain.
Findings
No health and safety concerns or deficiencies were cited during the inspection. A technical advisory was issued to remind staff about the importance of wearing face coverings.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and verified facility conditions.
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced annual inspection visit.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations of staff verbal abuse, rescheduling of resident appointments without family or medical professional consultation, and lack of assistance with transportation for health appointments.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations. Interviews and documentation reviewed indicated that staff were not verbally abusive, appointments were properly managed and confirmed with medical professionals, and transportation logs were maintained. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations of verbal abuse by staff, improper rescheduling of resident appointments without family or medical professional input, and failure to assist with transportation for health appointments. The complaint was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
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Capacity: 240Census: 142
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javier Prieto
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and signed the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator involved in interviews and providing documentation
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that a resident was sexually assaulted by facility staff.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and records review. The resident could not provide consistent statements regarding the allegation, and staff reported the resident has a history of delusions and false allegations. Police records indicated no further action was required. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident was sexually assaulted by facility staff. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated based on investigation findings and police report.
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Capacity: 240Census: 162
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Stephanie Williams
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that the licensee did not notify the person responsible for a resident within seven days of the occurrence of an unexplained absence.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility attempted to notify the responsible party via email two days after the resident's absence, but the email address was incorrect and no timely follow-up was made, resulting in notification occurring 17 days later. The allegation was substantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence that the licensee did not notify the responsible party within seven days of the unexplained absence of Resident #1. A missing person's report was filed with the police. The preponderance of evidence standard was met.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to submit a written report to the licensing agency and responsible party within seven days of an unexplained absence of a resident, as required by CCR 87211(1)(D).
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 163Deficiencies cited: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Jul 26, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted complaint investigation and authored report
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw complaint investigation
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator involved in investigation and exit interview
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that the facility has pests.
Findings
The investigation found substantiated evidence of pest infestation including bed bugs, roaches, and mice in the facility. Observations included fresh bites on a resident, dead cockroach, bait traps, and mouse traps in resident rooms and staff areas.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on observations, interviews, and record review. The allegation that the facility has pests was confirmed.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The facility has an ongoing infestation of pests including roaches, bed bugs, and mice, posing an immediate health and safety risk to residents.
Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 163Deficiencies cited: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 25, 2021Combat bait traps observed: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and made findings
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager
MaCriselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during investigation and named in findings
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 08/27/2020 regarding resident safety, treatment, and facility conditions.
Findings
All allegations investigated, including failure to safeguard resident possessions, unlawful eviction, staff yelling at residents, lack of dignity in treatment, pest infestation, privacy concerns, safe environment, and medical care refusal rights, were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded based on interviews, observations, and document reviews.
Complaint Details
The complaint included nine allegations: failure to safeguard resident possessions, unlawful eviction, staff yelling at resident, resident not treated with dignity, facility infested with pests, resident not afforded privacy, facility failed to provide a safe environment, resident not permitted to reject medical care, and unlawful eviction. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded after investigation.
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Capacity: 240Census: 150Number of allegations: 9
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during investigation and exit interview
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 2020-09-18 regarding unlawful eviction, resident denied food, facility retaliation against a resident, and failure to transport a resident to doctor appointments.
Findings
All allegations investigated were found to be either unsubstantiated or unfounded. The unlawful eviction and resident denied food allegations were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. The allegations of facility retaliation and failure to transport the resident to doctor appointments were unfounded based on interviews and evidence reviewed.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed four main allegations: 1) unlawful eviction, 2) resident denied food, 3) facility retaliation against resident, and 4) facility not transporting resident to doctor appointments. The unlawful eviction and resident denied food allegations were unsubstantiated, meaning there was not enough evidence to prove the violations. The retaliation and transportation allegations were unfounded, meaning the allegations were false or without reasonable basis.
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Capacity: 240Census: 160
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility Administrator met during the investigation and involved in findings
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that the facility failed to provide adequate medical treatment and failed to report an incident.
Findings
The investigation substantiated both allegations. Resident #1 experienced a serious medical incident related to untreated high blood sugar and a bump that was not properly addressed. Additionally, the facility failed to report the incident to the responsible party in a timely manner, notifying a sibling instead of the Public Guardian conservator.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence that the facility failed to provide adequate medical treatment to Resident #1 and failed to report the incident to the responsible party, the Public Guardian, instead notifying a sibling. The preponderance of evidence standard was met for both allegations.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Based on 1 out of 1 resident was not provided assistance with getting their medical needs met, posing a potential health, safety and personal rights risk.
Type B
One incident was not reported to the responsible party within seven days as required, posing a potential health, safety and personal rights risk.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 160Deficiencies cited: 2Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 8, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation
MaCriselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during investigation and named in findings
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that the facility was not providing resident's records to the responsible party.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to provide resident records to the responsible party. The licensee did not ensure that resident records were provided upon request on one occasion.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and record review. The allegation that the facility did not provide resident records to the responsible party was found valid.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to provide resident records upon request, violating CCR 87506(1) regarding storage and confidentiality of resident records.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 160Deficiencies cited: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 8, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Criselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility Administrator interviewed during the investigation
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that facility staff did not meet residents' medical needs.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and document reviews, and it was substantiated that the facility staff failed to meet residents' medical needs due to a missed appointment caused by miscommunication and failure to verify information.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence gathered from interviews and documentation. The allegation was that facility staff did not meet residents' medical needs, specifically a resident missing an appointment due to being taken to the wrong address caused by miscommunication and failure to verify information.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Licensee failed to provide assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs, including transportation, posing a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 240Census: 160Deficiency count: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 9, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Javina George
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Joel Esquivel
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation
MaCriselda Espiritu Santo
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation and received findings
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