Inspection Reports for Avocet Playa Vista

An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and assess the facility's operations and resident care.

The facility was found to be generally compliant with licensing requirements. Resident rooms and common areas were safe and well-maintained, staff records and resident medical records were complete, and emergency and fire safety inspections were up to date. No immediate hazards or deficiencies were noted in the report.

The visit was a case management - incident visit to test the signal system in Resident #1's apartment.

The signal system in the kitchen area was tested and a caregiver responded to the call. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

The visit was conducted to investigate complaint 11-AS-20250212123219 and to review related case management and incident reports.

The facility was unable to provide the signal system call log reports and reports on the case management incident visit dated 02/07/2025. A Technical Violation was issued for failure to provide requested records as required by licensing regulations.

The visit was complaint-related, investigating complaint 11-AS-20250212123219. The facility was found non-compliant in providing required documentation, resulting in a Technical Violation.

The visit was conducted as a case management - incident investigation to collect information about Resident #1's incident that occurred on 2025-01-09.

Community Care Licensing Division staff collected resident and facility records related to the incident and conducted an exit interview with the Director of Assisted Living. No specific deficiencies or violations are detailed in the report.

The visit was complaint-related, focusing on an incident involving Resident #1 on 2025-01-09. No substantiation status is provided.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted to address allegations that staff did not ensure resident meals were planned with consideration for cultural and religious background and food habits of residents in care.

Based on record reviews, interviews, and observations, the Department found no evidence to support the allegation that meals were not planned with consideration for cultural and religious backgrounds. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.

The complaint alleged that residents were scared to eat meat because management had not confirmed whether the meat was kosher, leading residents to eat fish instead. The investigation included staff and resident interviews, facility tours, and record reviews. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The visit was conducted as a prelicensing evaluation following an application submitted for Change of Ownership for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to serve elderly residents aged 60 and older.

The Licensing Program Analysts toured the facility with the Executive Director, observing the physical plant, resident apartments, safety systems including call signals, smoke detectors, strobe detectors, and carbon monoxide devices. The facility met requirements such as hot water temperature and fire clearance.

The visit was conducted as part of a Change of Ownership application process and involved a COMP II interview to verify the applicant/administrator's identification and understanding of California Code Title 22 Regulations.

The applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of facility operation, admission policies, staffing requirements, restricted health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness during the COMP II interview.