Inspection Reports for Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

This unannounced Case Management – Health Checks inspection was conducted for the purpose of a health and safety check.

The inspection found no health and safety issues; the facility was clean and organized, with proper food supplies and medication storage. Further investigation was advised.

This unannounced inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Sean Haddad for the purpose of a Required – 1 Year Inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

The inspection included a tour of the facility, review of infection control, resident and staff files, interviews, and medication inspection. A deficiency was cited for hot water temperatures exceeding safe limits, posing an immediate safety risk, with a plan of correction initiated during the inspection.

The visit was an unannounced Case Management follow-up on an Incident Report received by Community Care Licensing regarding a resident found restrained with wrists tied together.

The facility was observed to be clean, safe, and sanitary with no health and safety concerns noted. Resident 1 appeared well kempt with no apparent signs of distress or injuries. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

The incident involved Resident 1 being found with wrists tied together by staff to prevent the resident from eating feces. Staff 2 confessed to restraining the resident and was suspended pending investigation. The incident was self-reported and investigated in-house.

This unannounced inspection was conducted as a Required – 1 Year Inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.

The inspection identified multiple deficiencies including the facility having 35 non-ambulatory residents but only a fire clearance for 25, a staff member working without background clearance, an administrator not properly designated, lack of an evacuation chair in the administrative building, and unpaid licensing fees. Immediate civil penalties were assessed.

Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez conducted an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation to assess readiness for licensure as an Adult Residential Facility for the Elderly.

The facility was found to have adequate accommodations, safety features, and supplies including bedrooms, bathrooms, emergency plans, food service, smoke detectors, and medication storage. The facility appears ready for licensure and the file will be submitted for approval.