Citations (last 4 years)
Citations (over 4 years)
5.8 citations/year
Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.
45% worse than California average
California average: 4 citations/yearCitations per year
12
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6
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
58% occupied
Based on a November 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 76
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Nov 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual required inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts Kimberly Lyman and Fred Arias at Willow View Gardens Memory Care & Assisted Living.
Findings
The facility was toured including physical plant, food service, and first aid kit. Resident rooms and common areas were found to be adequately equipped and maintained. Safety equipment such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency supplies were checked and found compliant. Resident files contained required documentation. No residents were on hospice during the visit. The inspection was ongoing with plans to return for continuation.
Report Facts
Licensed capacity: 130
Bedridden capacity: 50
Current census: 76
Water temperature range: 105
Water temperature range: 110.3
Last emergency drill date: Oct 20, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator present during inspection and named in report |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted inspection and signed report |
| Fred Arias | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 76
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: Nov 12, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff abandoned a resident at the hospital.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleging staff abandoned a resident at the hospital was substantiated based on evidence including interviews and hospital discharge records. The facility was unwilling to accept the resident back on 11/03/2025 despite medical clearance, which was a violation of care and supervision requirements.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to provide care and supervision by initially refusing to accept the resident back after hospitalization, posing a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Citations (1)
Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c) was not met as the licensee failed to accept the resident back to the facility after hospitalization.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 76
Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 26, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator involved in questioning discharge and facility operations |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 77
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Sep 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to a complaint received on June 6, 2025, alleging multiple issues including staff not providing mail to residents, mismanagement of medications, failure to prevent resident harm, inadequate housekeeping, failure to safeguard personal items, delayed toileting assistance, inappropriate staff communication, and improper hand hygiene.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unannounced and addressed multiple allegations including failure to provide mail, medication mismanagement, resident harm prevention, housekeeping timeliness, safeguarding personal items, toileting assistance, inappropriate staff communication, and hand hygiene. The allegation regarding mail was unsubstantiated, while all other allegations were unfounded.
Findings
After interviews with residents and staff, observations, and record reviews, all allegations were determined to be either unsubstantiated or unfounded. Residents and staff reported generally adequate services, proper medication management, respectful communication, timely housekeeping and toileting assistance, safeguarding of personal belongings, and proper hand hygiene practices. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Complaint control number: 22-AS-20250606123601
Capacity: 130
Census: 77
Number of residents interviewed: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Executive Director | Assisted with the complaint investigation visit and exit interview |
| Michael Tea | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Amie Pangilinan | Nurse Consultant (similar to Health Service Director) | Monitors MedTech staff and oversees medication management and training |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 72
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: Jun 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that facility staff were not ensuring that an appropriately skilled professional was assisting residents with injections.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that facility staff were not ensuring that an appropriately skilled professional was assisting residents with injections. The allegation was substantiated based on resident interviews and investigation findings.
Findings
The investigation found that staff denied injecting residents with insulin and the Administrator reported that registered nurses are on call but do not inject residents. Resident interviews indicated that residents self-inject insulin and staff have not injected residents in recent years. Based on the evidence, the allegation was substantiated.
Citations (1)
Failure to ensure that injections are administered by an appropriately skilled professional as required by CCR 87629(b)(1).
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 72
Deficiency Type A: 1
Plan of Correction Due Date: Jul 3, 2025
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| William Vanegas | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility Administrator interviewed during the investigation and named in findings |
| Armando J Lucero | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 69
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: May 27, 2025
Visit Reason
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to an allegation that staff did not safeguard a resident’s personal belongings.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not safeguard a resident’s personal belongings. The investigation found conflicting statements and evidence, including police records and room inspection, and concluded the allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews, room inspection, photographs, police records, and medical records. Conflicting information was found regarding missing items, and the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 6
Items missing reported: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Spoke with Licensing Program Manager during telephone visit and received report for signature. |
| Kimberley Mota | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation. |
| Carla Martinez | Licensing Program Manager | Oversaw the complaint investigation. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 73
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: May 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation initiated due to an allegation that a resident's personal rights were violated.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that a resident's personal rights were violated due to a TikTok video involving the resident and staff. The resident had passed away prior to the investigation. The staff member's TikTok account did not have public videos of residents, but private videos with views were found. The staff violated the Employee Handbook's standards of conduct regarding unprofessional interaction with residents.
Findings
The investigation found that a TikTok video involving a resident and staff was not posted publicly, but several private videos with views were observed, indicating a potential violation of residents' personal rights. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews and record review.
Citations (1)
Failure to ensure residents' personal privacy as four out of six private TikTok videos had views ranging from 8-274, posing a potential personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Census: 73
Total Capacity: 130
Private TikTok videos viewed: 6
Private videos with views: 4
Deficiency count: 1
Plan of Correction Due Date: 7
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Cho | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Christine Juarez | Licensee | Facility representative met during the investigation and exit interview |
| Alice Castillo | Housekeeper | Greeted Licensing Program Analyst and granted entry |
| Maroma Herrera | Activity Director | Was informed of the purpose of the visit |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Named as facility administrator |
| S1 | Staff member involved in the TikTok video and violation of standards of conduct |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: May 13, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that the facility did not safeguard a resident's personal belongings.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility did not safeguard a resident's personal belongings. The investigation was unannounced and included interviews with staff and residents, a facility tour, and review of documentation. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to conflicting information and lack of evidence.
Findings
The investigation revealed conflicting information regarding missing items; residents and staff denied theft, and documentation showed previous accusations were unsubstantiated. Due to lack of corroborating evidence, the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 22-AS-20250507101501
Facility Capacity: 130
Census: 70
Date complaint received: 05/07/2025
Inspection start time: 08:00 AM
Inspection end time: 10:10 AM
Pipe repair date: 04/07/2025
Toilet unclog date: 04/08/2025
Number of prior accusations: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator contacted during investigation |
| Tony Ruiz | Maintenance Director | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 82
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Feb 19, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted following complaints alleging that a resident sustained unexplained injuries and an unwitnessed fall due to lack of supervision, and that facility staff did not dispense medications as prescribed.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations received on 09/12/2024 concerning unexplained injuries and falls due to lack of supervision and improper medication dispensing. The investigation included interviews with staff, review of medical and medication records, and police reports. The allegations were found unsubstantiated or unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations of lack of supervision leading to unexplained injuries and falls to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. The allegation regarding medication administration was deemed unfounded after review of medication orders and interviews.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 130
Resident census: 82
Medication dosage: 5
Medication dosage: 8
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Tony Ruiz | Maintenance Director | Met with the evaluator during the investigation |
| Alisa Ortiz | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator named in the report |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 78
Capacity: 130
Citations: 3
Date: Nov 13, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit was conducted based on deficiencies cited in a prior inspection on 2024-11-06.
Findings
All previously cited deficiencies related to centrally stored medications, basic services, and TB testing were cleared with proof of correction provided. The licensee was advised to remain in compliance with previously cited items.
Citations (3)
Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87465(h)(2) pertaining to Centrally Stored Medications has been cleared.
Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87464(f)(4) pertaining to Basic Services has been cleared.
Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87411(f) pertaining to TB testing has been cleared.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced Plan of Correction visit. |
| Alisa Ortiz | Supervisor | Supervisor named in the report. |
| Erick Gonzalez | Met with during the inspection visit. | |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator/Director | Facility Administrator/Director. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 78
Capacity: 130
Citations: 3
Date: Nov 6, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual required inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations at Willow View Gardens Memory Care & Assisted Living.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including unsecured medications accessible to residents, incomplete staff health screenings (missing TB tests), and medication administration errors where four out of seven medications were not administered per physician orders. The facility also had unsecured medications in resident apartments and medication rooms, posing immediate health and safety risks.
Citations (3)
Three out of six personnel files lacked proof of TB testing, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Multiple instances of unsecured medications accessible to residents were observed.
Four out of seven resident medications were not administered per physician's orders or lacked documentation.
Report Facts
Residents present: 78
Licensed capacity: 130
Residents on hospice: 10
Residents in assisted living: 59
Residents in memory care: 19
Medications not administered per order: 4
Staff without TB test proof: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Named in relation to facility administration and certification |
| William Vanegas | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted inspection and authored report |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted inspection |
| Armando J Lucero | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 84
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Aug 28, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management follow-up on an incident report submitted on 2024-05-31 involving a resident who was sent out for a psychiatric evaluation after making threats.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved Resident 1 who was sent out on a 5150 psychiatric evaluation after allegedly making threats to kill everyone in the facility. The resident was evaluated and referred for a hold and has not returned to the facility.
Findings
The facility appeared clean, safe, and sanitary during the visit. The resident involved in the incident was sent to a medical center and had not returned. No deficiencies or violations were noted during the visit.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management visit |
| Sam Haddadin | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management visit |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator/Director | Facility Administrator/Director |
| Erick Gonzalez | Met with during the inspection | |
| Alisa Ortiz | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation |
Inspection Report
Census: 84
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Aug 28, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to follow up on an incident report submitted on 2024-05-31 involving a resident sent out for a psychiatric evaluation after making threats.
Findings
The facility appeared clean, safe, and sanitary during the visit. Residents were observed relaxing and eating lunch. The incident involved a resident with a psychiatric hold who has not returned to the facility.
Report Facts
Incident report date: May 29, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management visit |
| Sam Haddadin | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management visit |
| Alisa Ortiz | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report |
| Erick Gonzalez | Met with during the inspection visit |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 82
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: May 7, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation of illegal eviction at Willow View Gardens Memory Care & Assisted Living.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged illegal eviction. The investigation revealed that Resident 1 was served an eviction notice on 04/17/2024 for alcohol usage in violation of house rules. The department approved the eviction notice as legal. The allegation was deemed unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that the eviction notice served to Resident 1 for violation of house rules related to alcohol usage was legal and approved by the department. The allegation of illegal eviction was deemed unfounded based on interviews and record review.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 130
Census: 82
Complaint control number: 22-AS-20240502094405
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Alisa Ortiz | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 80
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: May 1, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations that staff did not assist residents with meeting dining needs, providing adequate activities, and toileting needs.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was initiated based on allegations received on 04/18/2024. The allegations included staff not assisting residents with dining needs, inadequate activities, and failure to assist with toileting needs. The dining and activities allegations were unfounded, while the toileting allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations regarding dining assistance and activities to be unfounded, with residents confirming receipt of lunch and participation in activities. The allegation regarding toileting assistance was deemed unsubstantiated due to conflicting information and lack of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 80
Residents interviewed: 6
Residents interviewed: 6
Staff interviewed: 3
Staff working during lunch shift: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Michael Tea | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator involved in investigation and exit interview |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 88
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Apr 16, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to allegations received on 2024-04-05 regarding staff not providing a resident an admission agreement, staff yelling at a resident, and staff threatening a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that staff did not provide a resident an admission agreement, staff yelled at a resident, and staff threatened a resident. The admission agreement allegation was unfounded. The yelling and threatening allegations were unsubstantiated due to conflicting statements and insufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation found the allegation that staff did not provide a resident an admission agreement to be unfounded based on documentation and interviews. The allegations that staff yelled at or threatened a resident were deemed unsubstantiated due to conflicting information and lack of sufficient evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 88
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Met with during investigation and involved in findings regarding allegations |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report |
Inspection Report
Plan of Correction
Census: 88
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: Apr 16, 2024
Visit Reason
Unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) visit based upon deficiencies cited in LIC form 809 D on 04/08/2024.
Findings
The deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87458(a) regarding Medical Assessment has been cleared. Licensee provided proof of medical assessment for Resident 1 and has complied with the POC. Licensee was advised to remain in compliance with previously cited items.
Citations (1)
Deficiency cited under Title 22 Regulation 87458(a) regarding Medical Assessment
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced Plan of Correction visit. |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator/Director | Facility administrator met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the visit. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 89
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: Apr 8, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint #22-AS-20240402090752 to investigate compliance with regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint #22-AS-20240402090752 triggered the visit. The deficiency related to the missing physician medical assessment was substantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that Resident 1's file did not have a physician's medical assessment on file as required, resulting in a cited deficiency under Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.
Citations (1)
Failure to obtain and keep on file a medical assessment signed by a physician within the last year prior to a resident's acceptance.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 89
Plan of Correction Due Date: Apr 22, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management visit and complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator/Director | Facility administrator who was met with and discussed the findings |
| Alisa Ortiz | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 81
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Mar 12, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate the allegation that staff did not follow proper eviction procedures.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff did not follow proper eviction procedures. The allegation was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation revealed that Resident 1 moved out voluntarily with family on 02/24/2024 despite providing a 30-day notice via text message. Interviews and documentation confirmed the resident was not evicted and was satisfied with the move. The allegation was deemed unfounded.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 81
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator interviewed during investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 74
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Feb 27, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to multiple allegations including inappropriate placement of a resident on an involuntary 72-hour hold, failure to provide resident with keys timely, lack of activities for residents, and restricting resident from leaving the facility.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unannounced and addressed allegations including involuntary 72-hour hold placement, timely provision of keys, provision of activities, and restriction of resident leaving the facility. The allegations were found to be unfounded or unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident was appropriately placed on a 72-hour hold due to grave disability, keys were replaced timely, activities such as bingo, music therapy, and cooking classes were provided, and residents were not restricted from leaving the facility. Additional allegations regarding facility rules and resident records were unsubstantiated due to conflicting information.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 130
Resident census: 74
Length of hospitalization: 28
Date of mental health evaluation: Jun 10, 2023
Date of physician report: Feb 23, 2023
Date resident signed house rules: Feb 18, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator interviewed and involved in investigation |
| Alisa Ortiz | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 74
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Feb 22, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that staff does not serve dinner at an appropriate time, food is not served warm, and staff have communication barriers with residents.
Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.
Findings
The investigation found adequate food supply and warm food delivery processes. Six out of seven residents reported food was served warm and dinner delivery times were generally between 4-5 PM, with personalization available. Communication issues were denied by six out of seven residents and not observed by the investigator. Due to conflicting information, the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 7
Residents denying communication issues: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator interviewed during investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 58
Capacity: 130
Citations: 2
Date: Dec 13, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted in conjunction with a complaint investigation (complaint visit 22-AS-20231122171857) to evaluate compliance and investigate issues related to resident care and facility management.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating issues including improper handling of resident's power of attorney documentation, lack of notification to responsible parties regarding hospice enrollment, and unauthorized release of resident personal information by the hospice agency. Resident was disenrolled from hospice after responsible party was notified via a third party.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility administrator was not qualified and was unaware of important resident information, including mismanagement of private information and improper handling of hospice care enrollment. Deficiencies were cited under Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.
Citations (2)
The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7). Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents is not being met.
Licensee failed to ensure facility has a qualified administrator. Facility administrator is not aware of what is occurring in facility and not managing resident's private information, posing an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 58
Deficiencies cited: 2
Plan of Correction Due Date: Dec 14, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator interviewed and named in findings regarding lack of qualifications and management |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management and complaint investigation visit |
| Alisa Ortiz | Licensing Program Manager | Supervisor and Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 76
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: Oct 26, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that the facility illegally evicted a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on the preponderance of evidence standard. The facility illegally evicted a resident by issuing an eviction notice for an invalid reason.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility issued a thirty-day eviction notice to a resident for refusing to log in personal valuables, which contradicted the facility's admission agreement. The eviction notice was determined to be not legal per department guidelines, and the allegation was substantiated.
Citations (1)
Licensee failed to ensure eviction notice was provided for a valid reason; eviction reason contradicted admission agreement, posing a potential health and safety risk to residents.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 76
Deficiencies cited: 1
Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 2, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report |
| Alisa Ortiz | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report as Licensing Program Manager |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator met during investigation and recipient of report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 70
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Oct 9, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations including incorrect medication administration, insufficient staffing, cigarette odor in resident rooms, and issues with meal service quality and timing.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by multiple allegations: incorrect medication administration, insufficient staffing, cigarette odor in resident rooms, and meal service issues. The medication error allegation involved a staff member who had not worked as a med tech for approximately three months. Staffing schedules and resident/staff statements indicated staffing levels had increased recently. The cigarette odor was linked to residents smoking outside designated areas, with corrective steps taken by the facility. Meal service allegations were disproven by menu review, resident interviews, and direct observation.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations regarding medication errors, staffing levels, and cigarette odor to be unsubstantiated, with conflicting information and no preponderance of evidence. The allegations about meal service quality, timing, and dietary needs were deemed unfounded, with observations confirming appropriate meal options, adherence to dietary restrictions, and accurate posted dining hours.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 130
Resident census: 70
Staffing levels: 4
Staffing levels: 1
Resident and staff statements: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator involved in investigation and interviews |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 66
Capacity: 130
Citations: 4
Date: Aug 21, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations received on 07/31/2023 regarding inadequate staffing, untimely resident care, lack of activities, and inadequate shower assistance at Willow View Gardens Memory Care & Assisted Living.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on evidence including resident interviews, staff interviews, observations, and documentation review. Allegations of inadequate staffing, delayed response to pull cords, lack of activities, and inadequate shower assistance were confirmed. Allegations regarding elevator maintenance, carpet cleaning, and staff disrespect were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility had insufficient staffing, with caregivers performing multiple roles including dining room service and activity coordination, resulting in delayed responses to resident calls and inadequate shower assistance. Residents also reported a lack of activities and outings. Additional allegations regarding elevator maintenance, carpet cleaning, and staff respectfulness were found unsubstantiated.
Citations (4)
Facility failed to ensure residents are cared for by sufficient numbers of staff, with staff performing duties including dining room service and activity coordination, posing an immediate health and safety risk.
Facility failed to ensure care is being provided to residents; staff did not respond to resident pendant pulls, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Facility failed to ensure activities are being provided to residents; lack of activities confirmed by residents and observed by LPA, posing a potential personal rights risk.
Facility failed to ensure residents are being showered as required; residents reported missed showers and shower schedule confirmed this, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 66
Plan of Correction Due Dates: 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator involved in investigation and exit interview |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Evaluator who conducted the complaint investigation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 65
Capacity: 130
Citations: 2
Date: May 16, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 2023-04-14 regarding overcharging residents, lack of itemized financial costs, outdated emergency disaster plan, failure to answer facility phone, failure to schedule medical appointments, failure to communicate with responsible parties, and failure to provide bedroom necessities.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations of overcharging a resident and failure to provide an itemized list of financial costs. Other allegations related to emergency disaster plan, phone answering, scheduling medical appointments, communication with responsible parties, and provision of bedroom necessities were found to be unfounded or unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that a resident was overcharged for rent without proration and the admission agreement lacked required payment provisions, resulting in a refund and plan of correction. Other allegations including outdated emergency plan, phone answering, scheduling medical appointments, communication with responsible parties, and provision of bedroom necessities were found to be unfounded or unsubstantiated based on observations, interviews, and documentation review.
Citations (2)
Resident was charged for the whole month of March without proration for prior days not admitted.
Admission agreement did not specify payment provisions including basic service rate.
Report Facts
Refund amount: 353
Capacity: 130
Census: 65
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator met during inspection |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 65
Capacity: 130
Citations: 1
Date: May 9, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted in conjunction with a complaint investigation regarding the admission agreement for Resident 1, who was admitted via Adult Protective Services.
Complaint Details
The visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint visit 22-AS-20230414121958. The complaint involved the late signing of the admission agreement for Resident 1 admitted on 03/09/2023, with the agreement signed on 04/17/2023.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure the admission agreement was signed within seven days of admission, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents. Deficiencies were cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations.
Citations (1)
Admission agreements shall be signed and dated by the resident or representative and licensee no later than seven days following admission. This requirement was not met as the admission agreement for Resident 1 was signed late.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1
Plan of Correction Due Date: May 30, 2023
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the unannounced case management visit and complaint investigation |
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator who was met during the visit and discussed the findings |
| Alisa Ortiz | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 43
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Dec 8, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to allegations received on 2022-11-22 regarding administrator presence, medically prescribed diets, nutritional meals, and adequacy of facility staff.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed allegations that the administrator was not present for sufficient hours, residents were not receiving medically prescribed diets or nutritional meals, and facility staff was inadequate to meet residents' needs. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded based on observations, interviews, and documentation review.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations to be unsubstantiated or unfounded. The administrator was confirmed to be present for sufficient hours, residents reported no issues with prescribed diets or meals, and staffing levels were adequate despite a shortage of dining staff with caregivers filling in during meal times.
Report Facts
Residents in memory care: 9
Residents in assisted living: 34
Facility capacity: 130
Census: 43
Caregivers in assisted living: 2
Caregivers in memory care: 2
Med techs: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Administrator present during the investigation and confirmed to be working long hours |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the complaint investigation visit |
| Kristine Juarez | Licensee | Present during the investigation and interviewed |
| Alisa Ortiz | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 42
Capacity: 130
Citations: 2
Date: Oct 25, 2022
Visit Reason
An announced pre-licensing inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's readiness for initial licensing as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
Findings
The facility was toured and found to have appropriate structure, safety features, emergency supplies, and adequate resident accommodations. Minor issues such as discolored doors and discarded boxes were noted for correction.
Citations (2)
Multiple doors in the facility are discolored; require cleaning/repainting and proof to be forwarded by 11/01/2022.
Discarded boxes on side of facility need to be disposed of.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 42
Temperature range: 105.6-117.1
Date of application: Aug 3, 2022
Fire clearance approval date: Aug 23, 2022
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Executive Director | Met during inspection and discussed visit purpose |
| Kristine Juarez | Licensee | Met during inspection and discussed visit purpose |
| Tony Ruiz | Maintenance Director | Participated in facility tour during inspection |
| Kimberly Lyman | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the announced pre-licensing inspection |
| Alisa Ortiz | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report header and signature |
Inspection Report
Census: 41
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Sep 19, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of a change of ownership application process involving a telephone interview to verify the applicant and administrator's understanding of California Code Title 22 Regulations and facility operation requirements.
Findings
The applicant and administrator demonstrated understanding of licensing requirements, admission policies, staffing, health conditions, emergency preparedness, complaints reporting, and pre-licensing readiness during the COMP II interview process.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Participated in COMP II interview and verified understanding of regulations. |
| Kristine Juarez | Participated in COMP II interview. | |
| Bethany Hunter | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted the facility evaluation. |
| Jude De La Concepcion | Supervisor | Supervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation. |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 41
Capacity: 130
Citations: 0
Date: Sep 19, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a change of ownership evaluation and pre-licensing readiness assessment for the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
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 reporting.
Report Facts
Capacity: 130
Census: 41
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Espinal | Administrator | Facility administrator participating in COMP II interview |
| Kristine Juarez | Participant 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 analyst conducting COMP II |
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