Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent annual inspection on August 30, 2024, which was fully compliant with all regulations. Several complaint investigations over the past few years alleged issues such as staff misconduct, pressure injuries, and response times, but all were unsubstantiated after thorough reviews. The facility consistently met infection control standards and maintained a safe, clean environment. No fines, enforcement actions, or severe deficiencies were reported in any of the available inspections. This record suggests stable compliance with regulatory requirements and no emerging patterns of concern.
The inspection was an unannounced annual case management visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, including physical plant safety, food service, employee records, and fire safety. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.
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Employee records reviewed: 9Facility capacity: 145Facility census: 111Water temperature: 111Fire extinguisher last tested: Nov 9, 2023Last disaster drill: Jul 2, 2024
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
John Spaun
Administrator
Named as facility administrator with current certification
Rene Montesinos
Health & Wellness Director
Met with during inspection
Yolanda Delgado
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the inspection
Jazmond D Harris
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the inspection
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility met documentation requirements with no deficiencies cited during this visit. Due to time constraints, the inspection was not fully completed and will require a return visit.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Yolanda Delgado
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the annual inspection and reviewed resident and employee records.
Denise Flores
Administrator
Facility representative met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with state regulations for the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE).
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. No deficiencies were observed during the inspection.
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Staff employed: 87Client records reviewed: 5Employee records reviewed: 5Water temperature: 108Deficiencies observed: 0
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Denise Flores
Administrator
Conducted the facility tour and received the inspection report
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff inappropriately touched a resident while in care.
Findings
The investigation, which included staff and resident interviews and record reviews, was unable to corroborate the allegation. The resident was cognitively impaired and unable to provide details, and no witnesses were found to support the claim. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff inappropriately touched a resident. The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegation, and it was classified as unsubstantiated.
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Capacity: 145Census: 126
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Denise Flores
Executive Director
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2020-11-02 regarding staff causing bruising, handling residents roughly, and yelling at residents.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence or witnesses. Staff involved no longer worked at the facility and the resident involved had moved out over a year prior to the investigation.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that facility staff caused bruising to a resident, handled a resident roughly, and yelled at residents. All allegations were found unsubstantiated after file reviews and interviews, with no evidence or witnesses to corroborate the claims.
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Capacity: 145Census: 124
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Rayshaun Nickolas
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Karen Clemons
Licensing Program Manager
Oversaw the complaint investigation
Denise Flores
Executive Director III
Facility representative met during the investigation
John Spaun
Administrator
Facility administrator mentioned in relation to allegations
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2020-11-02 regarding multiple allegations about resident care and facility practices at Brookdale Mirage Inn.
Findings
The investigation found all six allegations unsubstantiated, with no evidence or witnesses to corroborate claims related to pressure injuries, reporting changes in resident condition, communication with resident's representative, refund policies, charges for services not received, and meeting resident showering needs.
Complaint Details
The complaint involved six allegations: 1) Resident sustained a pressure injury while in care; 2) Licensee did not ensure timely reporting of changes in resident's condition to a physician; 3) Licensee did not answer communications promptly and appropriately to the resident's representative; 4) Licensee did not follow facility policy concerning refunds; 5) Resident was charged for services not received; 6) Staff did not meet resident's showering needs. All allegations were found unsubstantiated.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2020-07-09 alleging that a resident sustained multiple pressure injuries while in care.
Findings
The investigation found the allegation unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence or witnesses to corroborate the claim. The resident was non-ambulatory, and relevant medical records were archived after the resident moved out.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that resident #1 sustained multiple pressure injuries and was admitted to the hospital on July 8, 2020. The finding was unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred.
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Complaint Control Number: 18-AS-20200709152202Facility Capacity: 145Census: 124
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Rayshaun Nickolas
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Denise Flores
Executive Director III
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection with emphasis on infection control conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst.
Findings
No deficiencies were observed during the visit. The facility was found to have appropriate COVID-19 related postings, sufficient hygiene supplies, PPE, and a designated infection control lead. Infection control procedures and plans for COVID-19 testing, isolation, and resident monitoring were in place and followed Department guidelines.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Usbaldo Martinez
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff failed to respond to the call system in a timely manner.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and record reviews regarding a resident's fall and response time to a call pendant. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated as evidence showed staff responded within 10 to 17 minutes, which is within the expected response time.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff failed to respond to a call system in a timely manner, specifically that a resident activated their pendant and did not receive a response for thirty minutes. The investigation found staff responded within 10 to 17 minutes, and the complaint was unsubstantiated.
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations including staff neglect resulting in a pressure injury, unmet toileting needs, inadequate food services, and staff pushing a resident.
Findings
All allegations were investigated through interviews, record reviews, and observations, and were found to be unsubstantiated. The facility staff were found to be attentive and responsive to residents' needs.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included staff neglect causing a pressure injury, unmet toileting needs, inadequate food services, and staff pushing a resident. Evidence did not support these claims.
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Capacity: 145Census: 106Estimated Days of Completion: 0
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Jesse Gardner
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Denise Flores
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during exit interview
An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted with an emphasis on the infection control domain.
Findings
No health and safety concerns were observed during the inspection, and no deficiencies were cited under Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations.
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that staff mishandled a resident resulting in bruising.
Findings
The investigation, including interviews and record review, found conflicting information and was unable to corroborate the allegation. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff mishandling a resident resulting in bruising. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation, with no conclusive evidence to prove the violation occurred.
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Facility capacity: 145
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Shaunte Henry
Evaluator / Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Anna Bueno
Licensing Program Analyst
Assisted in conducting the complaint investigation