Inspection Reports for Ivy Park at Salinas

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations that staff did not assist residents during an emergency alarm event and that the licensee did not ensure the elevator was maintained in good repair.

The investigation found no evidence that staff failed to respond appropriately during the alarm event or that the elevator was not maintained in good repair. The fire alarm was accidentally triggered by a maintenance technician working on a separate alarm system, and the elevator ceased operation as designed. The complaint was deemed unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

The complaint was unsubstantiated. There was no actual fire or emergency, no residents trapped in the elevator, and no resident required evacuation or staff intervention. The elevator was in good working order outside of the alarm activation.

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

The inspection found the facility to be clean, well-maintained, and in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection.

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that a resident was billed for services not rendered.

The investigation found that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, resulting in the allegation being unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were cited during the investigation.

The complaint alleged that a resident was billed for services not rendered. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

The inspection visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff do not provide daily activities for residents.

The Licensing Program Analyst found that residents reported regular activities including on weekends, and observed activity postings and calendars in the facility. There was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation, and no deficiencies were cited.

The allegation that staff do not provide daily activities for residents was investigated and found unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory standards.

The facility was found to be in good condition with clean and well-maintained areas, adequate food supply, operational safety equipment, and proper staff background clearance. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2023-08-18 regarding the facility's failure to seek timely medical attention and inadequate supervision resulting in a resident eloping.

Both allegations were substantiated. Resident 1 was not provided timely medical care after a fall, receiving hospital care 8 hours later with a fractured femur diagnosis. Resident 1 also eloped from the facility, escaping unnoticed and was later found down the street.

The complaint investigation was substantiated based on evidence and interviews. The allegations included failure to seek timely medical attention and inadequate supervision leading to resident elopement.

The inspection visit was an unannounced annual inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory standards.

The inspection found the facility to be clean and in good repair with adequate food supply and locked medication storage. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection.

The visit was an unannounced case management visit to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to the facility.

The facility received 50 gowns and 600 surgical masks during the visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided.

The inspection visit was a pre-licensing announced Component III inspection conducted to evaluate the facility prior to issuing a license.

The Licensing Program Analyst found that the applicant met all pre-licensing requirements after touring the facility, reviewing resident records, staff records, and inspecting various facility areas including safety and medication storage.