Inspection Reports for Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care

The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The visit was an unannounced case management inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Maja Jensen to review resident records and assess changes in a resident's condition as part of a separate complaint investigation.

The review of resident records revealed that Resident 1 refused medications, toileting assistance, and grooming assistance on numerous occasions between May 4th and June 4th, indicating a change in condition that warrants a new medical assessment. Consultation was provided during the visit.

The visit was related to a separate complaint investigation (complaint # 27-AS-20240607111426) involving Resident 1's refusal of medications and assistance.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2024-06-05 regarding staff neglect, failure to change dirty sheets, leaving a resident in dirty clothes, and not following the incontinence care plan.

The investigation substantiated that a resident was found with soiled bedding and clothing due to incontinence, and staff had difficulty following the incontinence care plan due to behavioral issues. Other allegations regarding malodorous rooms and improper cleaning were unsubstantiated based on interviews, inspections, and photographic evidence.

The complaint investigation was substantiated based on evidence including interviews, photographs, and admissions by the Executive Director that a resident was found with soiled bedding and clothing due to incontinence. The facility staff had difficulty following the resident's incontinence care plan due to behavioral issues, which have since been addressed medically.

The inspection was an unannounced continuation of the annual inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and facility conditions.

The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with no deficiencies cited. The environment was safe, sanitary, and well maintained, with all staff and resident files complete and in compliance. Technical assistance was provided on various topics.

The inspection was an annual required unannounced visit to evaluate the facility's compliance.

The Licensing Program Analyst arrived to conduct the annual inspection and met with the administrative assistant. However, due to equipment issues, the visit was not completed and will be rescheduled.

An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations and assess the facility's environment, resident accommodations, medication management, and overall operations.

The inspection found the facility generally clean and well-maintained with adequate resident activities and safety measures; however, deficiencies were cited related to storage of hazardous items accessible to residents, unsanitary kitchen conditions, and expired or unlabeled food items in the pantry and refrigerator.

The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations.

The facility was found to be in good condition with no deficiencies observed or cited. All safety equipment and protocols were verified as compliant, including fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and disaster drills. Staff vaccination and background clearance were confirmed.

The visit was an unannounced follow-up to clear the Plan of Correction (POC) deficiencies cited during a prior visit on 02/01/2021.

The deficiencies initially cited on 02/01/2021 under section 87211(a)(2) have been cleared as of this visit on 12/30/2021.

The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection visit conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Sarah Hurt to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations.

The facility was found to be in good repair with clean bedrooms, adequate food supply, operational safety equipment, and no deficiencies observed or cited during the inspection.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2021-05-24 regarding inappropriate living accommodations and humiliation of a resident.

The investigation found no evidence supporting the allegations. The resident's living accommodations were appropriate, and the resident was treated with dignity and respect. Both allegations were deemed unfounded and the complaint was dismissed.

The complaint included two allegations: 1) Facility has not provided appropriate living accommodations for resident, and 2) Resident is not free from humiliation. Both allegations were investigated and found to be unfounded.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that the facility did not have planned activities for residents and did not hold Resident Council Meetings.

The investigation found that the facility did have planned activities following Community Care Licensing guidelines and COVID-19 Provider Information Notices, and did not hold Resident Council Meetings due to COVID-19 restrictions, both allegations were deemed unfounded.

The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false, could not have happened, or were without reasonable basis. The facility followed COVID-19 guidelines regarding activities and meetings.

The visit was a case management visit conducted via telephone due to COVID-19 precautionary measures, to conclude oversight related to positive COVID-19 staff cases and compliance with reporting requirements.

The facility failed to submit timely incident reports of positive COVID-19 staff cases to licensing, posing an immediate health and safety risk to residents. Two staff tested positive in mid-January 2021, but the department was not notified promptly and learned of the cases from Public Health.