Inspection Reports for Ivy Park at Wood Ranch

An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and ensure the facility meets health and safety standards.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations, with no citations issued. Resident rooms, common areas, medication storage, and emergency preparedness measures were all satisfactory. All reviewed resident and personnel records were in order.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted to investigate the allegation that staff did not keep the facility free of bedbugs.

The investigation found that although there was a prior occurrence of bed bugs in one room, the facility took proactive preventative measures including additional Ecolab visits. No current evidence of bed bugs was found during the inspection, and the allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

The complaint alleged that staff did not keep the facility free of bedbugs. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated as the occurrence was contained to one room and the facility demonstrated proactive preventative measures. No new bed bug activity was found during the investigation.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff does not keep residents' rooms free from bed bugs.

The investigation found that bed bugs were identified and treated in Resident #1's room, with ongoing pest control measures in place. No new bed bug activity was observed during the inspection, and the facility demonstrated a proactive pest management approach. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

The complaint alleged that staff failed to keep residents' rooms free from bed bugs. The allegation was investigated and found unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.

The visit was an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection to continue the investigation of a self-reported incident involving alleged rough handling of a resident that caused bruising.

The investigation found sufficient evidence that Staff #1 handled Resident #1 in a rough manner, causing bruising on the resident's forearms. Staff #1 was suspended pending investigation and subsequently resigned. A deficiency was cited for failure to protect residents from abuse.

The visit was triggered by a complaint regarding an incident on 08/15/2024 where Staff #1 was observed handling Resident #1 roughly, resulting in bruising. The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and record review.

The inspection visit was conducted as an unannounced Case Management – Incident investigation to review self-reported incident reports regarding a staff handling a resident in a firm manner resulting in bruising.

The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews, reviewed documentation, and determined that further investigation is needed, with a plan to return at a later date to complete the investigation if warranted.

The complaint involved an incident on 08/15/2024 where Staff #1 was observed handling Resident #1 in a firm manner causing discoloration/bruising on the resident's forearms. The resident did not indicate discomfort or additional injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Licensing Program Analyst Martha Arroyo conducted a pre-licensing visit as part of a change of ownership application for the facility, which will retain its name. The visit included inspection of fire safety, personal accommodations, services, and food service.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations with no corrections required. Fire clearance was approved for 92 non-ambulatory and 8 bedridden residents. The kitchen, common areas, resident rooms, and safety equipment were all observed to be adequate and well maintained.