Inspection Reports for Huntington Terrace North Senior Apartments

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that a resident sustained a fall while in care.

The investigation included interviews and record reviews and revealed conflicting reports regarding the resident's fall. Due to lack of preponderance of evidence, the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that a resident sustained a fall while in care. The investigation found conflicting witness statements and record reviews, including a witnessed fall caused by seizure and subsequent hospital transport. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation of unlawful eviction received on 2025-07-22.

The investigation found that the facility served Resident 1 an eviction notice for violating the Admission Agreement. The eviction notice was lawful and contained all required information. The facility later rescinded the eviction notice and informed Resident 1, who acknowledged the rescission. The allegation of unlawful eviction was deemed unfounded.

The complaint alleged unlawful eviction. The investigation found the eviction notice lawful but later rescinded by the facility. Resident 1 is no longer required to leave. The allegation was deemed unfounded.

The inspection was an unannounced case management visit conducted to investigate complaint #22-AS-20250722122317 regarding a resident (R2) coughing and hacking in the dining room disturbing other residents, and incidents involving a resident yelling at another resident and a staff member that were not reported to the Agency.

The facility failed to address the issue of R2 coughing and hacking in the dining room, violating the personal rights of other residents. Additionally, two incidents of resident yelling were verified but not reported to the Agency, posing potential health, safety, and personal rights risks.

The complaint investigation substantiated that Resident R2 was coughing and hacking in the dining room since January 2025, disturbing other residents. It was also substantiated that two incidents of resident yelling occurred on June 25 and July 8, 2025, which were not reported to the Agency as required.

An unannounced visit was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Michael Tea to perform a health and safety check and to follow up on a death report for Resident 1 dated August 20, 2025.

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility, conducted a health and safety check on all residents, and observed no health and safety issues. Pertinent resident documentation was reviewed and a questionable death report was completed.

An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, with no deficiencies cited. The environment was safe, well-maintained, and residents' files were complete.

The visit was conducted to deliver amended complaint investigation findings related to Complaint Control No 22-AS-20250703124044 for a complaint investigation visit dated July 8, 2025.

The report documents the delivery of amended complaint investigation findings to the facility's Executive Director. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided at the end of the visit.

The visit was related to complaint investigation findings for Complaint Control No 22-AS-20250703124044. The findings were amended and delivered during this unannounced visit.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff were not providing adequate food service to residents.

Based on observations of meal service, interviews with residents and staff, review of menus, and a kitchen tour, the investigation found that residents were provided with adequate, nutritious meals with alternative options available. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint alleged that staff were not providing adequate food service to residents. The investigation found no evidence to substantiate this allegation, and it was deemed unsubstantiated.

The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies noted. Observations included proper infection control practices, adequate food and emergency supplies, operational safety equipment, and complete resident and staff files.

The visit was an unannounced case management visit to discuss a self-reported incident sent to the Orange County Adult and Senior Care Regional Office on September 30, 2024, and to gather related information and documents.

No deficiencies were observed during the visit. The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews and reviewed records related to the incident involving Resident 1.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations including staff speaking inappropriately towards a resident, non-compliance with infection control practices, and staff behavior preventing a resident from sleeping.

The investigation found no substantiated evidence to support the allegations. Interviews with residents and staff, record reviews, and observations indicated that the allegations could not be proven or refuted, resulting in an unsubstantiated determination.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated as there was insufficient evidence to prove or refute the allegations regarding staff behavior, infection control compliance, and disturbance preventing resident sleep.

Unannounced visit to investigate a complaint alleging that staff does not ensure reporting requirements are met for residents in care.

The investigation included record reviews and staff interviews, revealing that the facility uses multiple methods to communicate changes in residents' conditions and incidents, including a messaging program and end-of-day reports. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Complaint was unsubstantiated; investigation found no sufficient evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2020-12-16 regarding staff failing to meet residents' needs, untimely response to resident calls, insufficient staffing, improper medication dispensing, and personal rights violations.

The investigation included interviews with residents and staff and review of documentation. Conflicting reports were found, and although some allegations may have occurred, there was no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the claims. Therefore, all allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

The complaint involved multiple allegations including failure to meet resident needs, delayed response to calls, insufficient staffing, medication dispensing issues, and personal rights violations. Interviews with residents and staff revealed mixed perceptions, and documentation review showed no conclusive evidence to support the allegations. The complaint was ultimately unsubstantiated.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident in a timely manner and did not ensure the resident's dietary needs were met.

The investigation found that although the resident was hospitalized with a stroke and dehydration and required special dietary needs, staff were communicating with the resident's approved doctor and following physician orders. It was unclear if timely services were sought, and the resident's refusal to eat complicated assessment of dietary needs. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included failure to seek timely medical attention and failure to meet dietary needs for Resident 1 (R1). The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, witnesses, and review of documentation. Despite some concerns, evidence did not prove violations occurred.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to an allegation that staff denied a hospice visit for a resident.

The investigation found that on 3/5/22, a hospice nurse's attempted visit was initially denied due to verification of visitation rights amid a pending lawsuit. However, records show the hospice nurse and resident's doctor did visit on that day, and the hospice made an initial visit three days later. The allegation was substantiated as the facility failed to honor the resident's choice of hospice agency, posing an immediate health and safety risk.

The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that staff denied hospice visit for a resident. The investigation confirmed the denial occurred initially but was later resolved after intervention by the resident's doctor.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that the facility failed to provide records to an attorney.

The investigation found that the facility did receive the records request and sent the requested documents to the law firm, which confirmed receipt. Therefore, the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to provide records to a family attorney. The investigation revealed the facility did submit the requested documents, and the allegation was unsubstantiated.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to a complaint received on 2021-06-02 alleging that residents were forced to eat in their rooms.

The investigation substantiated the allegation that on May 27, 2021, residents were instructed to eat in their rooms due to the dining room being reserved for a public Commence Mixer event. This was found to violate residents' personal rights under California Code of Regulations.

The complaint alleging residents were forced to eat in their rooms was substantiated based on the preponderance of evidence. The investigation found that on May 27, 2021, residents were instructed to eat in their rooms due to the dining room being reserved for a public event.

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation regarding an allegation that the facility was not following the admission agreement, specifically concerning transportation for group outings and recreational outings.

The investigation reviewed admissions agreements, resident handbook, employment ads, and transportation logs. It was found that transportation was provided as indicated in the logs, though group outings may have been put on hold due to COVID-related staffing issues. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint alleged that the facility was not following the admission agreement related to transportation for group and recreational outings. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation.

Licensing Program Analyst Jenifer Tirre conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual visit.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies noted. Observations included proper COVID signage, adequate supplies, current resident files, and functional safety equipment.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2020-06-22 regarding multiple allegations including lack of fall prevention, inadequate nail care, unkempt clothing, and unexplained bruising of a resident.

The investigation substantiated that the facility failed to implement a fall prevention plan and did not provide adequate nail care for a resident, partly due to COVID-19 disruptions. The allegation of unkempt clothing was unsubstantiated, and the allegation of unexplained bruising was unfounded, with bruising explained by a fall and an incident involving another resident.

The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations related to fall prevention and nail care. The allegation regarding unkempt clothing was unsubstantiated, and the allegation of unexplained bruising was unfounded.