Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent annual inspection on June 24, 2025, which was clean with no citations. Earlier reports showed some serious issues, notably substantiated findings of neglect and lack of supervision that led to a resident’s injury and death, resulting in civil penalties totaling $15,000 in 2024 and 2023. Other deficiencies involved failure to notify responsible parties of condition changes and medication management errors, while several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated. The facility has shown improvement over time, with recent inspections free of deficiencies and no new enforcement actions. Minor or isolated issues from earlier years, such as unsecured cleaning supplies and staff association errors, have been addressed.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)3.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 regulations and ensure there are no health and safety hazards.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, including infection control, emergency disaster planning, physical plant safety, medication management, and record keeping. No deficiencies or citations were issued during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 13Staff interviewed: 10Family visitors interviewed: 1Resident bedrooms observed: 15Memory care bedrooms: 5Assisted living bedrooms: 10Personnel files reviewed: 10Resident files reviewed: 6Medications reviewed: 8Fire extinguisher last serviced: Apr 4, 2025Last fire inspection date: Sep 26, 2024Last emergency disaster drill: Jun 4, 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cyntia Dachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations that staff did not properly treat a resident's wound and did not notify the resident's responsible party of a change in condition.
Findings
The investigation found the allegation that staff did not properly treat the resident's wound to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. However, the allegation that staff did not notify the resident's responsible party of a change in condition was substantiated, with documentation and interviews supporting this finding. A deficiency was cited related to failure to notify the responsible party.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not properly treat Resident #1's wound and did not notify Resident #1's responsible party of a change in condition. The wound treatment allegation was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. The failure to notify the responsible party was substantiated based on care notes, interviews, and lack of documentation. No citations were issued for the wound treatment allegation; a deficiency was cited for failure to notify the responsible party.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The licensee failed to ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes and that such changes are documented and brought to the attention of the resident's responsible person, as evidenced by failure to notify Resident #1's responsible person of a contusion on the left toe.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 158Census: 106Deficiency count: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Mar 6, 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kelly Dulek
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Kristin Heffernan
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Facility Executive Director involved in interviews and entrance/exit interviews
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff did not seek medical attention in a timely manner for a resident's toe infection.
Findings
The investigation reviewed medical records, staff interviews, and correspondence with medical providers. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred. No citations were issued.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident #1 had an infection in their toe and staff failed to obtain timely medical treatment. The investigation found that the resident had a podiatrist's plan of care and timely communication with medical providers. The resident was taken to the podiatrist/Emergency Department by family. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 29-AS-20240726110738Facility Capacity: 158Census: 110
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kelly Dulek
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and staff interviews
Kristin Heffernan
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The visit was a Case Management - Incident inspection triggered by a self-reported incident involving an allegation of sexual assault on Resident #1.
Findings
The investigation found no indication that the alleged assault occurred; Resident #1 felt safe, and medical examination revealed no signs of assault. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved an allegation by Resident #1 that two men entered their room and sexually assaulted them on 11/06/2024. The allegation was reported to the Ventura County Sheriff, medical providers, and Long Term Care Ombudsman. Resident #1 has dementia, but no evidence supported the allegation, and the family expressed no concerns about care.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 158Resident census: 114
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kelly Dulek
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the Case Management - Incident visit and investigation
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst and reported the incident
An unannounced Case Management visit was conducted to issue a civil penalty related to a substantiated complaint investigation regarding neglect and lack of supervision that resulted in injury and death of a resident.
Findings
The investigation found that on December 20, 2021, a resident (R1) was left unattended due to malfunctioning radios, resulting in a fall causing a subdural hematoma and eventual death. The licensee was cited for failing to provide adequate care and supervision.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The allegation was neglect and lack of supervision that resulted in injury and death of resident R1. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was previously assessed, and an additional civil penalty of $14,500 was issued for a total of $15,000.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Neglect and lack of supervision resulting in injury and death of a resident (R1) in violation of Health & Safety Code §1569.312(a) Basic Services Requirements.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2024-01-11 regarding unsanitary conditions, malodorous environment, inadequate staff supervision, unsafe sanitation practices, and unmet resident needs at Belmont Village Thousand Oaks.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. The facility was observed to be clean with no foul odors, staff followed safe sanitation practices including during a COVID outbreak, and residents were adequately supervised and their needs met. All allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included facility unsanitary conditions, malodorous environment, staff not meeting residents' needs, unsafe sanitation practices, and inadequate supervision. The Department found insufficient evidence to support any of these claims.
Report Facts
Capacity: 158Census: 114Complaint control number: 29-AS-20240111143021Number of staff interviewed: 6Number of residents interviewed: 8Dates of prior visits: Initial visit on 2024-01-17 and subsequent visit on 2024-05-16
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and subsequent visits
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
The facility was toured including common areas, resident rooms, restrooms, kitchen, and exterior. No health or safety hazards were observed, and the facility was found clean and in good repair. No deficiencies were cited at this time.
Report Facts
Food supply duration: 3Food supply duration: 7
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cyntia Drachenberg
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that the facility was trying to persuade residents and/or their responsible parties to change physicians or home health agencies to ones preferred by administration.
Findings
The investigation found no sufficient evidence to support the allegation. Interviews with staff, residents, and family members indicated that residents and families make their own decisions regarding physicians and home health agencies without pressure from the facility. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility was persuading residents or their responsible parties to change physicians or home health agencies to those preferred by the administration. The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and family members, and review of relevant documents. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 158Resident census: 112
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Desaree Perera
Licensing Program Manager
Named in the report as Licensing Program Manager
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The visit was an unannounced continuation of a required annual inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and assess facility operations.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including missing first aid certifications and tuberculosis test results for staff, incomplete verification of required training hours, medication errors involving residents, and documentation issues with medication administration. The facility reported medication errors and implemented corrective measures including staff retraining.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
2 out of 5 staff records were missing first aid certification at the time of the visit.
4 out of 5 staff records had unverified required training hours at the time of the visit.
1 out of 5 staff records were missing tuberculosis test results at the time of the visit.
Medication errors observed for 4 out of 5 residents, including missing PRN medication, improper documentation, and incorrect dosages administered.
Report Facts
Staff missing first aid certification: 2Staff with unverified training hours: 4Staff missing tuberculosis test results: 1Residents with medication errors: 4Facility capacity: 158Resident census: 111
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Nancy D Nelson
Administrator
Named in relation to agreeing to plans of correction for deficiencies
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards at the assisted living and memory care facility.
Findings
The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including unsecured dangerous items accessible to residents with dementia, expired food products, unkempt resident bathrooms, unsecured cleaning supplies, and minor safety hazards in outdoor areas. Plans of correction were agreed upon to address these issues.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1Type B: 2
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
Knives, scissors, shaving razors, and gardening supplies were found accessible to residents with dementia, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
Type A
Two resident bathrooms (rooms 407 and 416) were unkempt, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Type B
Expired breads, expired Ensure nutritional drinks, and expired grits were observed, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 158Census: 111Plan of Correction Due Date: May 25, 2023Plan of Correction Due Date: May 26, 2023Water Temperature Range: 105-114.8Fire Extinguisher Last Service Date: 202303
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Elsie Campos
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted inspection and signed report
Nancy D Nelson
Administrator
Facility administrator present during inspection
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection
Fabian Munoz
Chef Manager
Observed expired food items during kitchen inspection
Alejandra Martinez
Activities Program Coordinator
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2022-01-03 regarding inadequate lighting during power outage, inadequate back-up power supply for healthcare devices, and inadequate staffing to ensure resident safety.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to support any of the allegations. The facility had emergency lighting in hallways but not in bedrooms, with natural light and flashlights available. Backup power outlets and portable oxygen tanks were available for medical devices. Staffing levels were maintained through permanent and agency staff, with measures to ensure resident safety despite power outage conditions. All allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for all allegations: inadequate lighting during power outage, inadequate back-up power supply for healthcare devices, and inadequate staffing to ensure resident safety.
Report Facts
Capacity: 158Census: 111Battery operated flashlights: 35Emergency power outlets per floor: 2Staff on morning shift: 4Staff on afternoon/evening shift: 5Staff in Memory Care unit: 4Staff in Memory Care unit: 5Staff placed on each end of Memory Care unit: 2
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted complaint investigation and visits
Keith Payne
Administrator
Facility administrator named in report header
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2022-11-08 regarding resident falls, personal hygiene, room odor, and cleanliness at Belmont Village Thousand Oaks.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Although the resident sustained multiple falls, staff were responsive and communicated with the resident's physician. The resident declined assistance with personal hygiene and room cleaning, and staff efforts to maintain cleanliness and odor control were ongoing but limited by resident refusal.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved multiple allegations including resident falls, failure to maintain personal hygiene, failure to maintain resident room odor free, and failure to clean the resident room. All allegations were deemed unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and record reviews.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 158Resident Census: 111Complaint Receipt Date: Nov 8, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report
Dina Davis
Administrator
Facility administrator named in the report
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Desaree Perera
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
The visit was conducted as a Case Management - Deficiencies visit in conjunction with a complaint investigation to issue a citation for a deficiency observed during the complaint investigation.
Findings
The facility failed to report a power outage that occurred on 12/31/2021 within 24 hours to Community Care Licensing or the persons responsible for the residents, as required by California Code of Regulations, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Complaint Details
The visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint #29-NP-20220311163324. The deficiency was substantiated as the facility did not report the power outage within the required timeframe.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to report the power outage on 12/31/2021 within 24 hours either by telephone or facsimile to the licensing agency as required.
Type B
Report Facts
Deficiency Type B: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Apr 24, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the Case Management - Deficiencies visit and complaint investigation.
Desaree Perera
Licensing Program Manager
Supervisor and Licensing Program Manager named in the report.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation received on 12/29/2021 regarding neglect/lack of supervision that resulted in injury and death of a resident.
Findings
The investigation found that facility staff failed to provide appropriate supervision to Resident #1, who fell and sustained a traumatic subdural hematoma resulting in death. The allegation of neglect/lack of supervision was substantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. It alleged neglect/lack of supervision that resulted in Resident #1 falling and sustaining a traumatic subdural hematoma which resulted in death. The investigation confirmed the allegation.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to provide care and supervision to Resident #1, resulting in a fall and traumatic subdural hematoma leading to death, violating Health and Safety Code §1569.312(a) Basic services requirements.
The visit was an unannounced case management incident investigation conducted to investigate an incident of elopement involving Resident #1 that occurred on 2023-04-09.
Findings
The licensee did not comply with the requirement for care and supervision as Resident #1 was able to elope and walk out of the facility unassisted, posing an immediate health and safety risk. The deficiency was cited as a repeat violation and a civil penalty of $250 was assessed.
Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint regarding an unusual incident report of Resident #1 eloping from the facility on 2023-04-09. The incident was substantiated with a repeat deficiency citation and civil penalty.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Licensee did not comply with care and supervision requirements as Resident #1 was able to elope and walk out of the facility unassisted, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
Type A
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 250
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced case management incident visit and authored the report
Desaree Perera
Licensing Program Manager
Supervisor of the licensing evaluation
Cyntia Drachenberg
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and provided information about the incident
The visit was an unannounced case management incident investigation conducted to investigate incidents of residents eloping from the facility on 01/16/2023 and 01/26/2023.
Findings
The facility failed to supervise Resident #1 on 01/16/2023 and both Resident #1 and Resident #2 on 01/26/2023, allowing them to elope from the facility unassisted, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by an unusual incident report regarding Resident #1 eloping on 01/16/2023. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to supervise the residents leading to elopements on 01/16/2023 and 01/26/2023.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Basic Services 'Care and Supervision' requirement was not met as Residents #1 and #2 were able to elope and walk out of the facility unassisted, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 08/16/2021 regarding illegal eviction and a resident eloping from the facility.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to support the allegations of illegal eviction and resident elopement. Both allegations were deemed unsubstantiated after interviews, record reviews, and incident report analysis.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of illegal eviction of Resident #1 and that the resident was able to elope from the facility. The investigation included interviews with staff and family, review of incident reports, and facility records. The allegations were found unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 29-AS-20210816143842Incident duration: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report
Keith Payne
Administrator
Facility administrator mentioned in the report header
Collette Philipp
Memory Program Director
Met with during the investigation and involved in incident response
The inspection was conducted to follow up on a confirmation of removal and Decision and Order (D&O) issued on 8/24/22 for staff #1 (S1), an excluded individual, to ensure S1 does not work at the facility.
Findings
The inspection confirmed that staff #1 (S1) does not work at the facility as S1 was hired but never started working and is not on the terminated list. Management understands the restrictions imposed by the D&O and the effective date of 9/6/22. No citations were issued.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Martha Arroyo
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and reviewed the Decision and Order.
Collette Philipp
Memory Program Director
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
Cindy Carrillo
Customer Service Specialist
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionCensus: 103Capacity: 158Deficiencies: 1Sep 1, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was a Plan of Correction (POC) unannounced visit to evaluate compliance with previously cited deficiencies related to staff association with the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to associate the Interim Executive Director and Regional Vice President of Resident Care to the facility as required, resulting in civil penalties. A deficiency was cited for not ensuring staff were properly associated prior to working, posing an immediate safety risk.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to ensure staff (S1 and S2) were associated with the facility prior to working, violating criminal record clearance requirements.
The visit was a Case Management - Deficiencies unannounced inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and address identified deficiencies.
Findings
A deficiency was cited for failure to ensure that an individual (S1) was properly associated with the facility prior to working, posing an immediate safety risk. A civil penalty of $500 was issued related to this deficiency.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to ensure that S1 was associated with the facility prior to working, violating criminal record clearance requirements.
Type A
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 500
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Colleen Papp
Interim Executive Director
Met during inspection and discussed staffing association issues.
Roger Alaba
Director of Resident Care Services
Met during inspection and authorized to review and sign reports.
Ann Wood
Senior Vice President of Operations
Authorized staff to review and sign reports via telephone.
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit with a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures.
Findings
The facility was generally in compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control, food storage, and sanitation. However, a deficiency was cited for storing cleaning supplies and toxins on an unattended housekeeping cart accessible to residents, posing an immediate health risk.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Cleaning supplies and toxic substances were observed on an unattended housekeeping cart accessible to residents, posing an immediate health risk.
Type A
Report Facts
Water temperature: 114.8Water temperature: 113.5Water temperature: 118Water temperature: 111.2Facility capacity: 158Census: 105Fire extinguisher last serviced: 5Plan of Correction Due Date: Jul 1, 2022
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation visit following allegations that facility staff failed to seek timely medical attention resulting in the death of Resident #1 and failed to report change of condition to the responsible party in a timely manner.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Resident #1 was monitored throughout the day, and staff called 911 when oxygen levels dropped. The resident had a DNR on file, and family members were aware and did not want to override it. No citations were issued.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility staff failed to seek timely medical attention resulting in the death of Resident #1 and failed to report change of condition to the responsible party in a timely manner. Both allegations were deemed unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and family statements.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to an allegation that a resident sustained hip fractures as a result of physical abuse while in care.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident's injuries were consistent with a medical issue related to a seizure, osteoporosis, and generalized weakness, with no evidence of physical abuse. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged physical abuse causing hip fractures to a resident. The investigation included interviews, medical record reviews, and police notes. The claim was unsubstantiated as evidence supported a medical cause for the injuries.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 158Census: 107
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ashley Smith
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Keith Payne
Executive Director
Interviewed during the investigation
Douglas Real
Investigator
Reviewed medical records, police notes, and conducted staff interviews
Jeralyn Ann Pfannenstiel
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation report
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