Inspection Reports for Ivy Park at Seal Beach

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted regarding allegations that facility staff did not address a resident's fall risk and change in condition.

The investigation included review of records and interviews with staff, residents, and the resident's spouse. The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence, with documentation showing ongoing monitoring and communication regarding the resident's falls and condition changes.

The complaint alleged that facility staff did not address Resident #1's fall risk and change in condition. After review and interviews, these allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated.

The visit was a continuation of a required 1-year annual inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

A Technical Violation was assessed during the visit related to observations of residents diagnosed with dementia. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed resident and staff files, medication records, and conducted staff interviews. First Aid supplies were maintained properly.

The inspection was an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and compliant with Title 22 regulations. Emergency preparedness and infection control practices were observed to be adequate. A continuation inspection was planned to complete audits of resident files, staff files, medication administration, staff interviews, and first aid kit.

An unannounced case management visit was conducted regarding an incident report received about a verbal altercation and inappropriate conduct involving staff and a resident, triggered by a complaint.

The investigation found that an incident involving staff yelling at a resident and calling them a 'thief' occurred and was not reported to the licensing agency within the required timeframe, posing immediate personal rights and safety risks. Staff involved included one who resigned and another who was reassigned within the facility.

The visit was complaint-related, triggered by an incident report received on July 30, 2024, regarding a verbal altercation and inappropriate conduct by staff towards a resident. The complaint was substantiated based on video evidence and staff interviews.

An unannounced case management visit was conducted due to an incident report received on July 30, 2024, regarding a staff-resident interaction involving a verbal altercation and privacy concerns.

The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews and obtained rosters but was denied access to internal investigation documents. The incident requires further investigation due to insufficient information at this time.

The complaint involved a staff member texting a video and photographs of a resident engaged in a verbal altercation and being assisted with changing clothes. The staff member resigned on July 25, 2024. The Executive Director refused to provide documentation related to the internal investigation.

An unannounced case management visit was conducted to follow up on a Death Report sent to the Regional Office dated July 3, 2024.

During the visit, interviews with staff and relevant documents were collected. No deficiencies were cited as a result of the case management visit.

The visit was conducted as a pre-licensing evaluation for an Adult Residential Facility for the Elderly with a capacity of 261 residents.

The facility was inspected for readiness for licensure and was found to be ready pending final approval. The building and services, including safety systems, resident accommodations, and emergency plans, were evaluated and found compliant.