Most inspections at Heatherwood Memory Care Facility were consistently clean, with no deficiencies cited in the most recent annual inspection on May 7, 2025. Several complaint investigations, including those on November 7, 2024, and October 26, 2023, were unsubstantiated and found no violations. Earlier inspections, including those at licensing and change of ownership in mid-2023, also showed no issues. The facility maintained proper safety equipment, food storage, and documentation throughout the reports. This record reflects a stable compliance history with no serious enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports.
The inspection was an unannounced Required Annual Inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at the Heatherwood Memory Care Facility.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and inspected various areas including kitchen, storage, dining, restrooms, living spaces, and client rooms. All safety equipment was operational, food storage met requirements, and required postings were present. No citations or deficiencies were issued during the inspection.
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Staff records reviewed: 5Resident records reviewed: 5Fire extinguisher last serviced: Jul 24, 2024Hot water temperature: 111.3Common area temperature: 77.5
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ritchie Gonzales
Licensee / Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
James Sampair
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection.
Randy Gonzales
Medication Technician
Was informed of the purpose of the visit upon arrival.
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted following a complaint received on 2024-10-21 regarding an alleged risk posed by a non-client individual residing or present at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found that the alleged individual was not present in or associated with the facility, and the complaint was determined to be unfounded.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a non-client (RSO) resided, was present, or had contact that may pose a risk to the health and safety of clients. The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded.
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Facility capacity: 32Census: 27
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ritchie Gonzales
Licensee/Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to assess compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was toured and various safety and care aspects were reviewed, including resident apartments, common areas, and records. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
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Fire clearance capacity: 32Hospice waiver capacity: 10Hot water temperature: 109.7Hot water temperature: 111.7Hot water temperature: 107Residents' records reviewed: 4Staff records reviewed: 5Staff with current first aid training: 5
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to a complaint alleging that the licensee was not maintaining liability insurance.
Findings
The investigation found that the licensee provided a valid Certificate of Liability Insurance with an effective date of 08/01/2023. The allegation was closed as unfounded with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleging that the licensee was not maintaining liability insurance was investigated and found to be unfounded.
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Capacity: 32Census: 25
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ritchie Gonzales
Licensee/Administrator
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the complaint investigation
Lori Alexander-Washington
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Inspection Report Original LicensingCensus: 26Capacity: 32Deficiencies: 0Jun 22, 2023
Visit Reason
Prelicensing inspection conducted due to Change of Ownership to evaluate readiness for licensing.
Findings
No issues were noted during the inspection. The facility was found ready to be licensed, with proper furniture, safety equipment, and environmental conditions observed.
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Fire extinguisher last serviced date: Jul 28, 2022Room temperature: 72Hot water temperature: 108
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Katelyn Wilson
Assistant Administrator
Authorized to sign the report and met with LPAs during inspection
The visit was a Case Management - Other type, involving a face-to-face Component III presentation and discussion of regulations with the Assistant Administrator.
Findings
Licensing Program Analysts conducted a presentation on Component III regulations, observed that the participant gained knowledge about running and maintaining the facility in accordance with regulations, and provided a copy of the report during the exit interview.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Katelyn Wilson
Assistant Administrator
Participant in Component III presentation and discussion of regulations.
Inspection Report Original LicensingCensus: 23Capacity: 32Deficiencies: 0Jun 1, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of a Change of Ownership application process for the Heatherwood Memory Care Facility.
Findings
The applicant and administrator participated in a COMP II telephone interview to verify identification and confirm understanding of California Code Title 22 regulations, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing, health conditions, emergency preparedness, complaints, and pre-licensing readiness.
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Capacity: 32Census: 23
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Ritchie Gonzales
Administrator
Participated in COMP II interview and verified identification
Ian Salalila
Participated in COMP II interview
Jude De La Concepcion
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report header
Bethany Hunter
Licensing Program Analyst
Named in report header and confirmed applicant's understanding
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