Most inspections found no deficiencies, with several complaint investigations resulting in unsubstantiated allegations. The facility’s most recent report from June 30, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated claims regarding resident treatment and water temperature. Earlier reports identified a few isolated issues, including a substantiated finding in July 2024 where unqualified staff administered injections, posing an immediate health risk, and a substantiated complaint in February 2025 involving wrongful overcharging of a resident. Other deficiencies involved minor water temperature regulation and clogged sinks noted in June 2025. The trend shows improvement in recent inspections, with the latest reports free of deficiencies and most complaints unsubstantiated.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)0.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations received on 2024-05-09 regarding staff pushing a resident, violating resident's personal rights, threatening a resident, and water temperature issues.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Interviews with residents and staff, including the Executive Director and involved staff, denied the allegations. Water temperature tests were within required range. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Staff #1 and Staff #2 forced Resident #1 into taking a shower with inconsistent water temperature, threatened and pushed the resident causing a fall. The facility conducted an internal investigation and reassigned the staff. Interviews and water temperature tests did not corroborate the allegations. The complaint was deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Complaint control number: 29-AS-20240509082740Number of staff interviewed initially: 5Number of residents interviewed initially: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Emily Peraldi
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Abigail Traxler
Executive Director
Interviewed during investigation and involved in internal investigation
The inspection was an unannounced required one-year visit to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations and ensure the facility's health and safety standards.
Findings
The inspection found no immediate health or safety hazards in resident rooms and common areas, but identified deficiencies related to water temperature regulation and clogged sinks in resident restrooms. Medication storage, kitchen, records, infection control, and emergency plans were in compliance.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1Type B: 1
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Hot water temperature in 6 resident restroom sinks measured between 104.4 and 133.5 degrees F, outside the required range of 105 to 120 degrees F.
Type A
Two out of six resident restroom sinks were clogged and slow to drain.
Type B
Report Facts
Residents' restroom sinks with hot water temperature issues: 6Resident restroom sinks clogged: 2Residents' medications reviewed: 5Resident records reviewed: 5Personnel records reviewed: 6Residents interviewed: 4Staff interviewed: 6Facility capacity: 150Facility census: 108
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Abigail Traxler
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in addressing deficiencies
Cortney Barber
Resident Care Services Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in addressing deficiencies
Quoc Huynh
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and authored the report
Kristin Heffernan
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the licensing program related to the inspection
The visit was conducted as a Case Management - Deficiencies inspection following information received during the investigation of Complaint Control #29-AS-20240417163437, confirming an error in accounting. The purpose was to issue a citation for a deficiency observed during the complaint investigation.
Findings
The licensee wrongfully overcharged Resident #1 a total of $1,436.57, posing a potential personal rights risk. Specifically, Resident #1 was overcharged for days beyond the 30-day notice period for move-out, resulting in a balance of $1,059.15 that was later dropped. The facility owes Resident #1 payment for the day of 12/31/2022 totaling $377.42.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, triggered by Complaint Control #29-AS-20240417163437. The complaint was substantiated as an accounting error was confirmed involving wrongful overcharging of Resident #1.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities not met as Resident #1 was wrongfully overcharged a total of $1,436.57.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations of unlawful eviction and financial abuse of a resident at Belmont Village Encino.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations of unlawful eviction and financial abuse. The resident voluntarily moved out after being informed of a care level change, and financial charges were reviewed and adjusted appropriately. No deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that the facility unlawfully evicted a resident without proper 30-day notice and that facility staff financially abused the resident by overcharging for unused services and rent. Both allegations were deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that unqualified staff were administering medication to residents, staff were not keeping accurate resident records, and staff were not submitting unusual incident reports.
Findings
The allegation that unqualified staff were administering medication was substantiated, with evidence that five out of seven residents received injections or blood sugar testing from unskilled staff. The allegation that staff were not keeping accurate resident records was unsubstantiated, as the facility's electronic medication administration system ensured accurate record keeping. The allegation that staff were not submitting unusual incident reports was also unsubstantiated based on record review and staff interviews.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated regarding unqualified staff administering medication. The other allegations regarding inaccurate resident records and failure to submit unusual incident reports were unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The licensee did not ensure that injections were administered by appropriately skilled professionals, as five out of seven residents received injections from unskilled staff, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
Type A
Report Facts
Residents receiving injections from unskilled staff: 5Residents with insulin prescriptions: 7Residents interviewed about insulin injections: 5Medication audit sample size: 10
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report.
Kasandra Lopez
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation.
Abigail Traxler
Executive Director
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and exit interview.
The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The review included resident and personnel files, medication records, and policies. No errors or deficiencies were observed during the medication review, and records were found to be in order. The inspection was not completed due to time constraints and will be continued at a later date.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 7Staff files reviewed: 7Medication records reviewed: 10
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Courtney Barber
Director of Resident Care Services
Met during the inspection and involved in medication review
The inspection was conducted as a required annual case management continuation visit to review compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The inspection found all resident and personnel records in order, medications properly stored and documented with no errors, and adequate infection control measures in place. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and medication review.
Jeralyn Ann Pfannenstiel
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report.
Abigail Traxler
Executive Director
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
The Licensing Program Analyst arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection to ensure the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
Findings
The inspection included a tour of the physical plant areas, kitchen, common areas, restrooms, and outdoor spaces. The facility was found to have no health or safety hazards, with equipment and fire extinguishers in operable condition, clean restrooms, and appropriate outdoor furniture and shaded areas. The inspection was not completed due to time constraints and will be continued on another date.
Report Facts
Fire extinguisher service date: Sep 29, 2022Fire extinguisher service date: Jun 1, 2023Refrigerator temperature: 39Freezer temperature: 0
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and authored the report
Abigail Traxler
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
The visit was conducted as a follow-up on an incident report received regarding an intruder who gained entry to the facility and accessed the fourth floor via the elevator.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews with residents and the Executive Director and reviewed records related to the incident. Further investigation is needed before delivering findings.
Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint about an intruder entering the facility through the front doors and accessing the fourth floor. Additional interviews are pending as some staff who observed the incident were not present during the visit.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Abigail Trexler
Executive Director
Met during the visit and interviewed regarding the incident.
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced case management-incident visit.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 04/20/2022 regarding staffing adequacy, resident grooming, medical needs, respect, activities, and staff handling of residents at Belmont Village Encino.
Findings
All allegations were investigated through interviews, record reviews, and observations. The investigation found that the facility has adequate staffing, residents' grooming and medical needs are being met, residents are treated with respect, activities are provided though residents' engagement varies due to mental status, and staff handle residents gently. Therefore, all allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that the facility lacked adequate staffing, residents' grooming and medical needs were not met, residents were not treated with respect, residents were not provided activities, and staff handled residents roughly. After investigation, all allegations were found unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Staff to resident ratio: 6Capacity: 150Census: 106
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Jeralyn Ann Pfannenstiel
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Ralph Balbin
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The visit was an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit conducted in lieu of a COVID-19 positive outbreak at the facility, with a specific emphasis on infection control practices.
Findings
The facility had appropriate infection control measures in place including symptom screening, mask wearing, hand hygiene promotion, and adequate cleaning and disinfectant protocols. No health and safety hazards were noted during the visit.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Olivia Manzo
Public Health Nursing Supervisor
Attended the visit and participated in infection control discussions.
Ralph Balbin
Executive Director
Met with inspectors and participated in infection control discussions.
Ivan Saa
Director of Resident Care Services
Met with inspectors and participated in infection control discussions.
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit with an emphasis on infection control practices and procedures.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations, with no health or safety hazards observed. Infection control practices were adequate, PPE supplies were sufficient, and no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 109
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and authored the report
Ralph Balbin
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
The inspection was an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit to obtain additional information regarding a self-reported incident that occurred on 2022-05-07 involving alleged staff misconduct.
Findings
No health and safety concerns were noted at the time of the visit. Further investigation was needed prior to issuing findings.
Report Facts
Incident date: May 7, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ralph Balbin
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and exit interview
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced Case Management - Incident visit
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding allegations that memory care residents were being video-recorded with the Safely-U Monitoring system without their consent.
Findings
The investigation found that the SafelyYou system is a fall detection program monitored by artificial intelligence, with video clips accessible only to management and the nurse on duty. Consent for the system was obtained from residents' legally authorized representatives, and no evidence supported the claim of unauthorized video recording. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that memory care residents were being video-recorded without their consent. The investigation concluded there was insufficient evidence to support this claim, as consent was obtained from the residents' legally authorized representatives. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 110
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Jeralyn Ann Pfannenstiel
Licensing Program Manager
Named in the report as Licensing Program Manager
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Facility Administrator interviewed during the investigation
Mary Jane Rodriguez
Operations Specialist
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The visit was a case management inspection to issue the final report regarding an alleged incident involving a staff member who was accused of attempting to rape a homeless woman outside the facility.
Findings
The investigation found no immediate health and safety concerns at the facility, no unusual incidents or complaints related to the staff member, and no residents or staff disclosed any inappropriate behavior by the staff member. The incident was deemed unsubstantiated at this time.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an alleged incident outside the facility where staff member S1 was accused of attempting to rape a homeless woman. The staff member was placed on leave and later terminated following arrest. Investigations by the Community Care Licensing Investigations Branch and LAPD found no substantiated inappropriate contact with residents. The findings were unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 115Incident date: Sep 15, 2021Leave of absence start date: Oct 8, 2021Preliminary hearing date: Nov 29, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and provided information about the staff member and incident
Dennis Douglas
Investigator
Community Care Licensing Investigations Branch Investigator assigned to investigate the incident
Leslie Brenner
Detective
LAPD lead detective interviewed during investigation
Whetsel
Detective
LAPD detective interviewed during investigation
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the case management visit and issued the final report
KaSandra Lopez
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced case management incident inspection
The inspection was conducted to follow up on a self-reported incident report received on 10/11/2021 regarding Staff #1 and an alleged incident outside of working hours.
Findings
No immediate health and safety concerns were observed during the inspection. Further investigation is needed and a referral was made to the Community Care Licensing Division's Investigation Branch.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related to a self-reported incident involving Staff #1, who was placed on leave effective 10/08/2021. The incident occurred outside of Staff #1's working hours at the facility.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and interviewed regarding the incident.
Kasandra Lopez
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection.
Desaree Perera
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report header as Licensing Program Manager.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 06/17/2020 regarding sexual and physical abuse of Resident #1 at the facility, as well as threats made by the administrator.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and threats by the administrator. Interviews with residents, staff, and the administrator did not support the claims, and previous investigations also found the allegations unfounded.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident #1 was raped and beaten by multiple staff and residents, and that the administrator threatened the resident. The allegations were investigated through interviews and record reviews. The findings were unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 107
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations including failure to provide residents with reasonable privacy and failure to keep residents free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, or abuse.
Findings
The investigation found that the door to Resident #1's room was temporarily tilted due to screws coming off but was repaired on 01/18/2021. Resident #1 reported no pain currently and could not identify any person causing harm. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved two allegations: 1) failure to provide resident(s) with reasonable privacy due to a removed room door, and 2) failure to keep resident(s) free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, or abuse (resident reported being hit on the right side every Friday). Both allegations were investigated and found unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 107
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit and interviews
Jeralyn Ann Pfannenstiel
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Facility Administrator interviewed during investigation
The visit was a case management incident investigation following a stabbing incident between two staff members at the facility on 09/24/2020.
Findings
The investigation found that staff member S2 stabbed staff member S1 resulting in S1's death. There was no evidence that facility staff or administration were involved or could have prevented the incident. No deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved a stabbing incident where staff #2 stabbed staff #1 in the back multiple times in the facility kitchen, resulting in S1's death. The investigation substantiated conduct inimical on behalf of S2. S2 was arrested and charged with murder. No involvement or negligence was found on the part of the facility or its staff.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 107Date of incident: Sep 24, 2020Number of stab wounds: 5Date of report: Jun 15, 2021
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation and provided information about the incident
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted case management visit and investigation
Ashley Morgan
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted case management visit and investigation
Eva Miller
Licensing Program Analyst
Reviewed voicemail and conducted follow-up health and safety check
Lorraine Patterson
Investigator, Investigations Branch
Conducted investigation including interviews and review of LAPD report
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 03/12/2021 regarding failure to provide personal assistance and care, failure to provide adequate daily diet, and failure to maintain a clean and sanitary facility.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate any of the allegations. Residents were observed receiving appropriate personal care, adequate meals were provided, and the facility was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. No deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included failure to provide personal assistance and care, failure to provide sufficient daily diet, and failure to maintain cleanliness. Observations and interviews confirmed compliance with care plans, adequate nutrition, and cleanliness.
Report Facts
Capacity: 150Census: 107
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ashley Smith
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation
Jeralyn Ann Pfannenstiel
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 Regulations and infection control practices.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, kitchen, and infection control protocols were all adequate, including COVID-19 related measures.
Report Facts
Residents in Memory Care Unit #1: 29Residents in Memory Care Unit #2: 18Refrigerator temperature: 40
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during the inspection and provided facility tour
Ashley Morgan
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection visit
Sandra Urena
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection visit
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