Most inspections found no deficiencies, with many complaint investigations unsubstantiated, indicating generally consistent compliance over time. However, several substantiated complaints and deficiencies have involved medication management, staff training, resident supervision, and documentation, including serious incidents such as failure to respond timely to call lights resulting in resident falls and injuries. The facility received a $15,000 civil penalty in December 2024 related to unsafe smoking supervision that contributed to a resident’s death, and earlier inspections cited fire safety violations connected to resident smoking. The most recent report from October 14, 2025, identified deficiencies including untrained medication administration by the Executive Director, insufficient staffing, and failure to document resident observations properly. While serious issues have occurred, recent reports show ongoing challenges primarily with staff training and supervision, with no clear pattern of overall improvement or decline.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)6 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
50% worse than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
43210
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Census
Latest occupancy rate53% occupied
Based on a October 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to address deficiencies observed during complaint investigation #27-AS-20250131102041.
Findings
The investigation found that staff observed changes in a resident without proper documentation, failure to conduct required 2-hour checks, untrained Executive Director administering medications, and insufficient staffing to meet resident needs.
Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by complaint investigation #27-AS-20250131102041. The complaint was substantiated with findings including failure to conduct required checks and untrained medication administration.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 2Type B: 2
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Severity
Failure to regularly observe and document changes in resident's physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.
Type B
Executive Director without medication technician training was administering medications in memory care.
Type A
Facility personnel were insufficient in number and competence to meet resident needs; specifically, failure to conduct required 2-hour checks on resident.
Type A
False claims violation: making or disseminating false or misleading statements regarding the facility or services.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 92Plan of Correction Due Date: Oct 15, 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Nakao
Administrator/Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection; mentioned in findings related to medication administration and documentation.
Kimberly Viarella
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and investigation.
Stephen Richardson
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding an allegation that the licensee was not ensuring the resident's room was kept at a comfortable temperature.
Findings
The facility responded to the complaint by attempting to repair the air conditioning, offering to relocate the resident, and providing a portable AC unit. The resident declined relocation due to adaptive furniture needs. The portable AC unit was not properly installed, resulting in inconsistent room temperature. The repair was completed on the day of the inspection. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence of violation.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the resident's room was not kept at a comfortable temperature. The investigation found that although there were issues with the air conditioning, the facility took appropriate steps to address the problem, and the resident declined relocation. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff acted unprofessionally in front of residents.
Findings
The investigation found that a caregiver experienced a medical emergency and staff attempted to contact the Director of Care (DC), who responded inappropriately using expletives. The DC was counseled and completed a corrective communication process. No residents witnessed the event, and the allegation was found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The allegation was that facility staff acted unprofessionally in front of residents. The event involved the DC responding inappropriately to staff calls during a medical emergency. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 96
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Nakao
Administrator / Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that staff were not properly trained and that staff mishandled residents' medications.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff were not properly trained, with deficiencies in required medication technician training and lack of First Aid/CPR certifications. Additionally, multiple medication errors were found, including staff giving wrong medications to residents, posing immediate risk to resident health and safety.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. Allegations included improper staff training and medication mishandling. The investigation found multiple training deficiencies and medication errors, confirming the allegations.
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Staff were not properly trained as 4 out of 4 medication technician files reviewed lacked required documentation for initial and annual training, including 16 hours of hands-on shadowing and First Aid/CPR certifications.
Staff mishandled residents' medications, including incidents where a medication technician gave incorrect medications to residents on multiple occasions.
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 94Files reviewed: 4Medication errors: 2Plan of Correction Due Date: 2025Plan of Correction Due Date: 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Nakao
Administrator / Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and provided statements regarding staff training and medication errors.
Kimberly Viarella
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report.
Stephen Richardson
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation.
S19
Medication Technician
Staff member involved in medication errors and training deficiencies.
S2
Medication Technician
Staff member whose training records were reviewed and found deficient.
S5
Medication Technician
Staff member whose training records were reviewed and found deficient.
S6
Medication Technician
Staff member whose training records were reviewed and found deficient.
The visit was an unannounced case management follow-up conducted after the delivery of findings from a previous complaint investigation.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst observed incomplete mandated training documentation in all 4 files reviewed, specifically the lack of first aid training from qualified persons such as the American Red Cross. No other deficiencies were cited during this visit.
Complaint Details
This visit followed a previous complaint investigation (#27-AS-20250122143006) during which additional Title 22 violations were observed.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Personnel records did not contain all required documentation showing mandated training had been completed in 4 out of 4 files reviewed.
Type B
Staff providing care did not receive appropriate first aid training from qualified persons such as the American Red Cross, as required, in 4 out of 4 files reviewed.
Type B
Report Facts
Files reviewed: 4Residents observed: 7Caregivers observed: 3Housekeepers observed: 2Laundry staff observed: 2Plan of Correction due date: Sep 1, 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Nakao
Administrator/Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations that facility staff were not conducting proper assessments and that the facility did not have sufficient staff to meet residents' needs.
Findings
The allegation that facility staff were not conducting proper assessments was substantiated, with findings showing incomplete, contradictory, or untimely resident evaluations and care plans. The allegation regarding insufficient staffing was unsubstantiated, with staff schedules reviewed and interviews indicating staffing was adequate despite some call outs.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations received on 08/15/2024 regarding improper resident assessments and insufficient staffing. The improper assessments allegation was substantiated, while the insufficient staffing allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The facility did not ensure proper assessments of residents' needs were conducted timely and accurately, with incomplete or contradictory evaluation/appraisals for 3 residents.
Type B
Report Facts
Resident fall incidents: 13Staff scheduled per shift: 4Staff scheduled per shift: 2Medication technicians scheduled: 3Medication technicians scheduled: 2Medication technicians scheduled: 1Deficiency Plan of Correction due date: 2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kimberly Viarella
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Stephen Richardson
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation report
Ryan Nakao
Administrator
Facility administrator interviewed during the investigation
Licensing Program Analyst Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to open a complaint investigation but discovered an unrelated deficiency during the visit, which was addressed in this case management report.
Findings
The facility failed to submit a resident's death report to the Community Care Licensing Division as required by regulation, posing a potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk.
Complaint Details
The visit was initiated as a complaint investigation but the deficiency found was unrelated to the complaint. The deficiency involved failure to submit a death report to the licensing agency.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
A written report of a resident's death was not submitted to the licensing agency within seven days as required by 22 CCR Section 87211(a)(1)(A).
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 88Plan of Correction Due Date: POC due date is 02/18/2025
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Vincent Moleski
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and identified the deficiency
Ryan Nakao
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the inspection and was involved in the exit interview
Unannounced Case Management visit was made to continue the annual inspection of the facility.
Findings
The inspection found that all required employees had appropriate background clearances and medication administration procedures were in compliance. However, a deficiency was cited for lack of response to a call alert in a memory care resident's room, posing a potential threat to resident health and safety.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
The Licensee did not ensure timely response to a call alert activated in a memory care resident's room, resulting in a potential threat to health, safety, and personal rights of residents.
Type B
Report Facts
Deficiency due date: Feb 26, 2025Staff files reviewed: 2Resident files reviewed: 2Pages in Guardian Roster: 41Pages in LIC 500: 4Employees under age 18: 3Inspection start time: 830Inspection end time: 1700
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Nakao
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and involved in exit interview
Unannounced annual inspection visit conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Kimberly Viarella to assess compliance with regulations at Golden Pond Retirement Community.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with food storage, fire safety, and resident room requirements. A lack of response to an emergency alert in memory care was noted and communicated to staff, and technical assistance was provided regarding non-toxic soap availability.
Report Facts
Residents assisted in memory care during lunch: 8Residents in memory care: 12
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ryan Nakao
Designated Facility Administrator/Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection.
An unannounced case management deficiencies inspection was conducted to deliver a civil penalty following a substantiated complaint investigation regarding a questionable death of a resident.
Findings
The department found that the facility violated California Code of Regulations Title 22 by allowing a resident with dementia to possess cigarettes and lighters and to smoke unsupervised, which contributed to the resident's death. A civil penalty of $15,000 was issued for this violation.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was regarding a questionable death. The allegation was substantiated, and the violation involved unsafe storage and supervision related to smoking by a resident with dementia, which led to the resident's death.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Violation of CCR Title 22, 87705 (f)(2) Care of Persons with Dementia: Items such as cigarettes and lighters were not stored inaccessible to residents with dementia, resulting in unsafe conditions.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 15000
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Misty Wilson
Director of Care
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and acknowledged receipt of appeal rights
An unannounced case management deficiencies inspection was conducted to deliver a civil penalty related to a complaint about failure to respond timely to a resident's call for help, resulting in injury.
Findings
The facility staff failed to respond to a resident's call for help in a timely manner, causing the resident to fall and sustain a hip fracture. The allegation of neglect/lack of supervision was substantiated, and a civil penalty was issued for serious bodily injury.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated as staff failed to provide timely aid, resulting in the resident laying on the ground for approximately 35 minutes and sustaining a hip fracture.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to respond to resident's call pendant in a timely manner, resulting in resident fall and injury.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 9500Immediate civil penalty amount: 500Time resident laid on ground: 35Time delay in response: 94
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Misty Wilson
Director of Care
Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and acknowledged appeal rights.
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and signed the report.
Czarrina A Camilon-Lee
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection.
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection to confirm immediate exclusion orders for a staff member (S1).
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during this visit. The facility complied with the immediate exclusion order for the staff member, who is no longer employed and removed from client contact.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Misty Wilson
Care Services Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and discussed immediate exclusion order for staff member S1.
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2024-05-08 regarding medication dispensing, call light response times, incontinence care, and commode accommodation at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiated evidence supporting the allegations. Interviews with staff and residents, record reviews, and observations indicated that medications were dispensed as prescribed, call lights were responded to within reasonable time frames, incontinence care needs were met, and commode accommodations were provided as needed.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove the allegations that facility staff failed to dispense medications as prescribed, respond to call lights within 30 minutes, meet incontinence care needs, or provide commode accommodations.
Report Facts
Census: 78Total Capacity: 175Staff interviewed: 7Residents interviewed: 7Call light response time range (minutes): 5Call light response time range (minutes): 28Observed call light response time range (minutes): 5Observed call light response time range (minutes): 12
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Arielle Pascua
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Ryan Nakao
Facility Designated Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Lisa Rios
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that staff did not keep the facility free of insects.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted a facility tour and observation, finding the facility clean and sanitary with no insects observed. Records from a pest control company showed monthly services were provided. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated based on observations and pest control records; no evidence supported the allegation that staff failed to keep the facility free of insects.
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 93
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kesha Lewis
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and facility tour
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to discuss the transition of the Designated Facility Administrator who was leaving the facility on 05/31/2024.
Findings
No deficiencies were observed or cited during the visit. The facility is managing the administrator transition with an interim administrator in place.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Amanda Friedman
Designated Facility Administrator
Interviewed regarding her departure and transition plans.
Misty Wilson
Care Director
Interim Designated Facility Administrator during transition.
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted an unannounced annual inspection to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements at the Golden Pond Retirement Community Facility.
Findings
The inspection found that the facility generally met environmental and safety standards, including adequate furnishings, proper temperature controls, and sufficient food supplies. However, a deficiency was cited for failure to have an updated annual medical assessment (LIC 602) for a resident with dementia.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Resident R9 did not have an LIC 602 updated annually, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 10Staff files reviewed: 10Staff interviewed: 5Residents interviewed: 5Plan of Correction due date: Feb 5, 2024
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Vincent Moleski
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the annual inspection and authored the report
Stephen Richardson
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints received on 09/26/2023 regarding questionable death and medication administration at Golden Pond Retirement Community.
Findings
The investigation found the allegation of questionable death to be unsubstantiated, with no conclusive evidence that the resident's death was caused by facility actions. The medication complaint was determined to be unfounded, with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of questionable death and failure to obtain and dispense prescribed medications. The questionable death allegation was unsubstantiated, and the medication allegation was unfounded.
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 95
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
The inspection was conducted as a Case Management Deficiencies inspection to address documentation issues related to medication administration, specifically missing documentation on a resident's medication administration record (MAR) dated July 25, 2023.
Findings
The inspection found missing documentation on the resident's medication administration records for several AM medications on July 25, 2023, which posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to the resident. The facility was unable to provide an explanation for the missing documentation at the time of inspection.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, focusing on an open complaint regarding missing medication administration documentation. The report does not explicitly state substantiation status.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Incidental Medical and Dental Care: The licensee failed to arrange or assist in arranging appropriate medical care as evidenced by missing documentation on resident's MAR for several AM medications on 7/25/23, posing a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Type B
Report Facts
Census: 95Total Capacity: 175Deficiency Type Count: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Dec 29, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and cited deficiencies
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility administrator met during inspection and discussed investigation details
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 2023-06-12 regarding medication administration, neglect/lack of supervision, spread of scabies, and safeguarding of residents' belongings at Golden Pond Retirement Community.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiation for the allegations after interviews with staff and review of records. No deficiencies were cited, and the allegations related to medication, neglect, personal rights, and infection control were determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that staff did not give resident medication, failed to address the spread of scabies, allowed residents to enter other residents' rooms due to lack of supervision, and did not safeguard residents' belongings. The investigation included interviews with six staff members and the reporting party, as well as records review. The findings were unsubstantiated.
An unannounced Case Management Deficiencies inspection was conducted to address deficiencies observed during a prior complaint inspection.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain an adequate theft and loss program as required by Health and Safety Code Section 1569.153. Staff interviews confirmed missing resident items within the last two years, but no documentation of these incidents was found since 2014 in the facility's theft/loss prevention binder.
Complaint Details
The inspection was conducted following deficiencies observed during a complaint inspection. Staff interviews confirmed missing resident items but no allegations of theft by facility staff were made.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to ensure an adequate theft and loss program as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1569.153, evidenced by lack of documentation of theft/loss incidents since 2014 despite staff statements of more recent missing items.
Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 99Plan of Correction Due Date: Dec 6, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed findings
The visit was a Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance unannounced inspection to discuss recent compliance issues at the facility and the steps the facility is taking to address the department's concerns.
Findings
The department addressed concerns including the death of a resident, compliance with dementia care regulations, staff responses to signal systems resulting in resident injury, resident record keeping, medication administration, and elopement risk. The facility has updated policies, conducted staff training, and engaged outside consultants to address these issues. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 95
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility representative met during inspection and involved in compliance discussions
Brian Walgenbach
Licensee
Facility representative involved in compliance discussions
Joel Goldman
Attorney
Facility representative involved in compliance discussions
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Department representative conducting the inspection
Czarrina A Camilon-Lee
Licensing Program Manager
Department representative conducting the inspection
Kim Viarella
Licensing Program Analyst
Department representative conducting the inspection
Stephen Richardson
Licensing Program Manager
Department representative conducting the inspection
Stephenie Doub
Regional Manager
Department representative conducting the inspection
An unannounced Case Management Deficiencies inspection was conducted to address deficiencies related to a reported incident dated 12/26/22 involving a resident with dementia.
Findings
The facility failed to meet Title 22 regulations regarding dementia care by allowing a resident with dementia access to cigarettes and matches/lighter, resulting in the resident's death from injuries sustained while smoking. Additionally, the facility did not provide adequate supervision to ensure the resident's health, safety, and well-being.
Complaint Details
The inspection was complaint-related, triggered by a reported incident on 12/26/22 involving a resident with dementia who was allowed access to cigarettes and matches/lighter, leading to injuries and death. The department determined the facility did not meet regulatory requirements for dementia care and supervision.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Administrator failed to demonstrate adequate knowledge of regulatory requirements and to ensure safeguarding dementia resident R1 from having access or possession of cigarettes and proper oversight of supervision for R1's smoking.
Type A
Facility staff failed to adequately supervise and monitor R1’s activity on 12/26/22.
Type A
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 2
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and authored the report.
Czarrina A Camilon-Lee
Licensing Program Manager
Supervisor overseeing the inspection.
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility administrator at time of incident, named in findings related to failure to safeguard resident.
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionCensus: 99Capacity: 175Deficiencies: 0Oct 3, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) inspection was conducted to ensure all components of the plan of correction had been completed.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst observed the written plan of correction and documentation of in-service training for all staff members. The plan of correction was completed and cleared, and a clearance letter was generated and provided to the facility.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff did not keep current and complete resident records.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to provide updated Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) information to all staff, resulting in incomplete and outdated resident records. A deficiency was cited for failure to maintain complete and current resident records as required by California Code of Regulations, TITLE 22.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence that the facility obtained an updated POLST on 08/05/2023 but failed to correctly provide this information to all staff members and departments for awareness and appropriate treatment.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Resident Records. A separate, complete, and current record shall be maintained for each resident in the facility, readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff and shall contain specified information. This requirement was not met as evidenced by statements obtained and staff notes indicating staff could not locate the correct forms to provide to emergency responders in a timely manner and when located the documents provided were not up to date or reflect the wishes of the residents.
Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 97Deficiencies cited: 1
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Amanda Friedman
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation of questionable death received on 2022-12-29.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that a deceased resident with dementia had access to cigarettes, which should have been stored inaccessible according to Title 22 regulations. This violation contributed to the resident's injuries and subsequent death.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on evidence that the deceased resident had dementia and had access to cigarettes, violating regulations and resulting in injury and death.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Care of Persons with Dementia: Items such as cigarettes were not stored inaccessible to residents with dementia, resulting in injury and death.
Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 99Plan of Correction Due Date: Jun 30, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to allegations including questionable death, administrator qualifications, fire clearance violations, and personal rights violations related to a resident smoking in a non-designated area.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility violated fire clearance regulations by allowing a resident to smoke on their balcony, which was not a designated smoking area, resulting in a fire and posing health, safety, and personal rights risks to residents. The administrator failed to enforce fire clearance rules despite knowing the violation.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. Allegations included questionable death, administrator qualifications, fire clearance violations, and personal rights violations. The department determined the facility violated fire clearance by allowing smoking in a non-designated area, resulting in a fire and risk to residents. The administrator failed to enforce fire clearance rules.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 2Type B: 1
Deficiencies (3)
Description
Severity
Fire Safety: Facility knowingly violated fire clearance by allowing resident to smoke on their balcony, not in a designated area, resulting in a fire and posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks to residents.
Type A
Personal Rights: Facility allowed resident to smoke on balcony and start a fire, posing personal rights risk to resident safety and health.
Type A
Administrator Qualifications and Duties: Administrator knowingly allowed resident to smoke in non-designated area violating fire clearance, resulting in fire and potential health, safety, and personal rights risks.
Type B
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 175Census: 103Plan of Correction Due Date: 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Tracy McLinn
Administrator
Facility administrator involved in findings related to fire clearance and smoking violations
Czarrina A Camilon-Lee
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation of cockroach infestation at Golden Pond Retirement Community.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence of insect infestation after interviews with staff and residents, and inspection of the facility. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged a violation of Personal Rights due to cockroach infestation. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on staff denial, resident interviews, and pest control records. No preponderance of evidence supported the claim.
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 103
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Tracy McLinn
Administrator
Facility administrator met during inspection and exit interview
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations of neglect and lack of supervision after a resident sustained a fracture due to inadequate staff assistance and delayed medical attention.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to respond timely to a resident's call pendant, resulting in the resident falling, sustaining a hip fracture, and lying on the ground for approximately 35 minutes before aid was provided. Staff admitted to communication failures and neglect in responding to the call pendant.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The resident pressed the call pendant at 8:58pm and staff did not respond until 10:22pm. The resident fell while attempting to go to the restroom unassisted, sustained a hip fracture, and was on the ground for approximately 35 minutes before staff found him and called 911. Staff admitted to failing to respond timely and poor communication.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Facility staff failed to check on call light after resident fell and sustained an injury resulting in a delay in treatment.
Type A
Staff failure to respond to call pendant when resident needed assistance going to the bathroom which resulted in resident falling and sustaining a hip fracture.
Type A
Report Facts
Census: 105Total Capacity: 175Call pendant response delay (minutes): 84Resident on ground duration (minutes): 35Deficiency due date: Mar 23, 2023
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Tracy McLinn
Administrator
Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The inspection was conducted as a required 1 year annual inspection to evaluate the health and safety compliance of the Golden Pond Retirement Community facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, odor-free, and in good repair with compliant water temperature, food supplies, fire safety equipment, and medication storage. However, a deficiency was cited for three staff files lacking current first aid certification.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Three out of nine staff files did not have current first aid certificates, posing an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
The visit was conducted as a case management incident investigation following a fire that occurred on 2022-12-26 caused by a resident smoking in their room, which resulted in the resident's death.
Findings
The fire alarm system functioned properly, staff responded promptly to extinguish the fire and assist the resident, but a deficiency was cited related to failure to maintain an updated annual medical assessment for a resident with dementia, posing an immediate safety risk.
Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by an incident involving a fire caused by a resident smoking, resulting in the resident's death. The deficiency cited relates to care of persons with dementia and lack of updated medical assessment.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failure to ensure that a resident with dementia had an updated annual medical assessment and reappraisal as required, posing an immediate safety risk.
Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 175Census: 108Deficiency count: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Dec 28, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Albert Johnson
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the case management visit and cited deficiency
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations of staff showing inappropriate content and making inappropriate sexual advances to a resident in care.
Findings
The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as there was no evidence or victim identified. Interviews with staff and attempts to contact the reporting party did not corroborate the allegations. No deficiencies were noted or cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations of staff showing inappropriate content and making inappropriate sexual advances to a resident. The complaint was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence and inability to identify a victim. The reporting party did not respond to interview requests.
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Capacity: 175Census: 110
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Tracy McLinn
Administrator
Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that the facility directed staff to come to work with an infectious condition.
Findings
Based on interviews and statements obtained during the investigation, the allegations could not be substantiated. No staff members reported prior knowledge of a staff member working while infectious, and the staff member who tested positive was sent home after symptoms surfaced. No deficiencies were noted or cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated. The investigation included interviews with the reporting party and six staff members who could not corroborate the allegations. The staff member who tested positive did not seek treatment prior to being informed of their status and was sent home after additional symptoms were disclosed.
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Complaint Control Number: 27-AS-20220808094023Number of staff interviewed: 6
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Brian Walgenbach
Administrator
Facility administrator met with Licensing Program Analyst to discuss investigation details
Czarrina A Camilon-Lee
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Inspection Report Plan of CorrectionCapacity: 175Deficiencies: 0Jul 29, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) inspection was conducted to review correction from citation from previous inspection and ensure all POCs had been completed by the licensee.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst observed that all plans of correction had been completed and met the agreed stipulations. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.
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Capacity: 175
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the Plan of Correction inspection and confirmed completion of POCs
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations related to staff failing to meet resident's needs and violating resident's personal rights.
Findings
The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to conflicting statements from staff and family members. The department determined that residents have the right to choose their meals, including facility-provided food, and no violations were confirmed. No deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff failing to meet resident's needs and violating personal rights. Conflicting statements and lack of evidence prevented substantiation. The complaint may be amended if additional information is received.
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Capacity: 175Census: 114
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following a complaint received on 2022-03-17 regarding failure of facility staff to administer resident's medication as prescribed.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that staff did not provide prescription medications according to physician instructions, including administering blood glucose testing and insulin after the resident had started eating, contrary to physician orders.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on interviews with family members and staff confirming medication administration errors. The Department determined the allegation of medication error was substantiated but may be amended if additional information is received.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
The licensee failed to assist residents with self-administered medications as needed, specifically administering blood glucose testing and insulin after the resident had started eating, violating physician instructions.
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Capacity: 175Census: 114Plan of Correction Due Date: May 9, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
The visit was conducted to address the current status of the facility administrator and to verify documentation related to the administrator's appointment and qualifications.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The Licensing Program Analyst confirmed that the individual appointed as administrator meets all education and experience requirements, and requested submission of required documents for approval.
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Facility capacity: 175Census: 110
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Tracy McLinn
Administrator
Newly appointed administrator met during the visit
The inspection visit was conducted to address an incident report regarding a resident elopement that occurred on 2022-03-27.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the continued safety of a resident with dementia who eloped from the facility without staff knowledge or supervision for over 24 hours, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to a resident elopement incident reported on 2022-03-27. The resident was missing for over 24 hours and was returned to the facility after being located by Sacramento Police Department and family. The resident's physician stated she cannot leave the facility unassisted. The facility has since implemented 30-minute checks and updated medication orders.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Care of Persons with Dementia: Facility staff failed to ensure the continued safety of residents if they wander away from the facility, evidenced by R1's elopement without staff knowledge or supervision for over 24 hours.
Type A
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Census: 110Total Capacity: 175Deficiency count: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Apr 4, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and cited the deficiency
Tracy McLinn
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection; newly appointed administrator
The inspection was conducted as a case management visit to address medication errors observed on resident R1's medication administration logs from February and March 2022.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst observed several dates of insulin administration that were not marked as administered by facility medication staff, which was confirmed as an error by staff. A deficiency was cited for failure to document medication administration according to facility policy, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating medication errors on R1's medication administration logs. The complaint was substantiated based on observations and staff statements.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Medication staff had not documented medications administered to R1 according to the facility plan of operations, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents.
Type A
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Census: 102Total Capacity: 175Deficiency Type Count: 1Plan of Correction Due Date: Mar 25, 2022
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the case management inspection and cited deficiencies
Tracy McGlinn
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
The inspection was conducted as a required 1 year annual inspection to evaluate the health and safety conditions of the Golden Pond Retirement Community facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, odor-free, and in good repair with all required furniture and sufficient lighting. Water temperature, food supplies, fire safety equipment, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit, and medication storage were all compliant. Resident and staff files reviewed were complete and well organized. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
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Water temperature: 112Resident files reviewed: 5Staff files reviewed: 5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and evaluation
Misty Wilson
Interim Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst and participated in facility tour
The visit was an unannounced case management visit to evaluate compliance with health and safety regulations, including review of staff FIT testing for N95 masks.
Findings
The facility was found to be following California Health and Safety Regulations with no citations or deficiencies cited during the visit. The facility was compliant with visitor screening and staff FIT testing requirements.
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Capacity: 175
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anthony Tuck
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the case management visit and inspection
Lupe Ramirez
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and provided information
An unannounced case management inspection was conducted to address concerns regarding a self-reported theft of a resident's valuables.
Findings
No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection. The department will continue to investigate the case, and the case management remains open.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related due to concerns about a self-reported theft of a resident's valuables. The case remains open pending further investigation.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and interviews related to the complaint.
Lupe Ramirez
Administrator
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst to discuss steps taken to address the resident's concerns.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff were interfering with a resident's medical treatment.
Findings
The investigation found the allegation to be unfounded based on interviews and evidence; the resident and staff denied any interference with medical treatment, and no deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility staff were interfering with a resident's medical treatment. The investigation concluded the allegation was unfounded and dismissed.
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Capacity: 175Census: 103
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and inspection
Stephen Sarine
Administrator
Facility administrator met during the investigation
The inspection was conducted as a required 1 year annual inspection to evaluate the facility's compliance with health and safety regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, odor-free, and in good repair with all inspected rooms properly furnished and lit. Water temperatures, food supplies, fire safety equipment, carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit, and medication storage were all in compliance. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
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Water temperature: 116Water temperature: 108Capacity: 175Census: 97
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Gould
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection and evaluation
Jessica Rivera
Facility staff who met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that a resident sustained stage 2 pressure injuries while in care, staff did not properly maintain the facility, and the licensee did not adequately staff the facility to meet residents' needs.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be unfounded. The resident did not have pressure injuries but a rash being treated with medication. The facility was properly maintained with no evidence of poor housekeeping. Staffing was adequate with residents checked regularly and no evidence of neglect.
Complaint Details
The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false, could not have happened, or were without reasonable basis. The complaint involved allegations of pressure injuries, poor facility maintenance, and inadequate staffing.
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Capacity: 175Census: 93
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Pheej Cheng
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report
Guadelupe Ramirez
Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations regarding staff not following resident toileting needs, diabetic care, timely response to alerts, sanitation practices, laundry services, and feeding residents.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations. Staff documentation and interviews indicated compliance with care standards, but some documentation gaps prevented full verification. No deficiencies were cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred. Allegations included failure to follow toileting needs, diabetic care, timely response to alerts, sanitation, laundry services, and feeding residents.
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Capacity: 175Census: 133Complaint Control Number: 27-AS-20200619102551
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Michael Reber
Evaluator / Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Alycia Berryman
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
Jessica Rivera
Facility staff member met with during the investigation
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations received on 2020-05-12 regarding rough handling of a resident causing bruises and improper training of kitchen staff.
Findings
The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. The resident's bruising was not documented in shower sheets and staff reported no observed bruising. Kitchen staff who prepared food had proper food handler certificates, while servers did not require them. Both allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved two allegations: 1) staff handled a resident roughly causing bruises, and 2) kitchen staff lacked proper food handler training. Both allegations were investigated and found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
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Capacity: 175Census: 95Copies of report: 2Copies of report: 1Copies of report: 1
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Mai Thao
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Lupe Ramirez
Administrator
Interviewed during investigation and recipient of report copies
Stephen Sarine
Administrator
Named as facility administrator in report header
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