Inspection Reports for La Vida Del Mar

An unannounced continuation required annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and facility conditions.

The facility was found to be in compliance with all licensing requirements. No deficiencies were cited. The facility was clean, safe, and well-maintained with all required equipment and documentation in order.

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

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility, reviewed records, and observed residents. No deficiencies were cited during this visit, but the inspection could not be completed due to time constraints and a return visit is needed.

An unannounced required one-year inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for the facility.

The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with regulations including proper functioning of fire and emergency systems, sanitary conditions, adequate staffing, proper medication storage, and sufficient food supplies. No significant licensing concerns were identified during staff and client interviews.

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation received on 10/17/2023 that the licensee did not maintain building entrances in good repair.

The investigation found that one entrance outside a resident's patio was not an approved entrance/exit and had safety concerns, but the resident was instructed not to use it. Another pathway alleged to be a tripping hazard was found to be in good repair with no safety hazards. The allegation was unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and records review.

The complaint alleged that the licensee did not maintain building entrances in good repair. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated after investigation.

The inspection was an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements and infection control practices.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control practices, including COVID-19 mitigation measures, and no deficiencies were observed during the visit.

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations of staff neglect resulting in a minor injury from a fall and other related complaints regarding resident care.

The investigation substantiated that facility staff neglected to respond to a private caregiver's multiple requests for assistance, resulting in a resident's fall and minor injury. Other allegations including rough handling, leaving the resident soiled, failure to meet needs, and failure to safeguard belongings were found to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint investigation was substantiated regarding staff neglect to respond to Resident 1's private caregiver's calls for assistance, resulting in a fall and minor injury. Other allegations such as rough handling, leaving the resident soiled, failure to meet needs, and failure to safeguard belongings were unsubstantiated.

An unannounced Case Management Inspection was conducted to follow-up on previous incidents of theft and fraudulent financial activities involving residents, initially reported in 2018.

The investigation confirmed that an employee (S1) engaged in fraudulent and theft activities against the financial welfare of four residents during their employment from May to July 2018. A citation was issued and a Plan of Correction was developed with the Executive Director.