Inspection Reports for Meridian At Anaheim Hills

The inspection was an unannounced Required 1 Year Annual evaluation conducted to assess compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was found to be generally clean, sanitary, and in good repair with adequate furnishings and safety features. However, a Type B deficiency was cited due to four routine medications not being given as prescribed to one resident on October 12, 2025.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following an allegation that a staff member sexually abused a resident in care.

The investigation found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation due to inconsistencies in the resident's statements, lack of witnesses, and no prior complaints against the staff member. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that a staff member sexually abused a resident (R1) during shower assistance. The resident reported discomfort with the staff member washing their private area and made statements to the police. Interviews with other residents and staff did not support the allegation. The staff member was temporarily placed on leave and reassigned. The resident did not want the staff member terminated and was satisfied with the facility's handling of the situation.

The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following allegations that staff left residents unattended for excessive amounts of time and did not provide adequate care and supervision.

The investigation included record review, observations, and interviews, and found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. Staff schedules and training records were reviewed, and no health and safety concerns were observed during the visit. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that staff left residents unattended for excessive amounts of time and failed to provide adequate care and supervision. The investigation was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.

Licensing Program Analysts conducted an unannounced visit to perform the required annual inspection of the facility.

The inspection found that the facility generally maintained cleanliness and organization, with operational emergency systems in assisted living but a non-operational signal system in the memory care unit. One staff member did not meet the required 20 hours of annual training.

An unannounced visit was made by Licensing Program Analyst Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. to reissue a report dated 03/23/23 in conjunction with complaint 22-AS-20200819143438 due to a technical error.

The Licensing Program Analyst was granted entry and met with the Resident Care Director. The report was delivered at the time of exit after an exit interview was conducted.

Visit was related to complaint 22-AS-20200819143438; no substantiation status stated.

An unannounced collateral visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint 22-AS-20200819143438 to evaluate the facility's compliance and investigate the complaint.

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the Assisted Living facility and interviewed staff. The facility was unable to provide records from August 2020, and there were no residents currently present who lived at the facility at that time.

The visit was related to complaint 22-AS-20200819143438. No further substantiation status or findings related to the complaint were stated.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2022-02-03 regarding allegations of staff leaving a resident in soiled clothing, residents using others' belongings, personal belongings blocking a heater, and staff not wearing masks.

The investigation included interviews, record reviews, and a tour of the memory care unit. Staff were observed wearing masks and residents appeared well cared for. The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.

The complaint was unsubstantiated, meaning there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 05/28/2021 alleging that alcohol was accessible to a resident.

The investigation found that although alcohol was accessible to Resident #1, there was insufficient evidence to prove that the facility staff provided the alcohol. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that alcohol was accessible to a resident. Resident #1 was found with an altered level of consciousness and admitted to drinking alcohol. Family confirmed a sealed box of wine was in the resident's room. Facility staff and administrator stated the facility does not provide alcohol. The allegation was unsubstantiated.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that a resident sustained a fall while in care and was left on the floor for an extended period of time.

The investigation substantiated the allegations that Resident #1 fell in the bathroom and was left on the floor for approximately an hour before staff became aware. Staff were unaware of the fall and that the resident had called 911 and was admitted to the hospital. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents.

The complaint was substantiated based on the preponderance of evidence standard. Staff were unaware of the resident's fall and that the resident had called paramedics and went to the hospital.

Licensing Program Analyst Edward Tapia conducted an unannounced required annual inspection at the facility to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and observe resident care and facility conditions.

The facility was found to be in good repair with no deficiencies noted in observed areas. Two advisories were issued related to missing hand washing signs in common restrooms and an incorrectly sized PUB 475 poster. The facility met food supply, safety, and COVID-19 mitigation requirements.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to an allegation that food was not of good quality and not stored in a safe and healthful manner.

The investigation found wilted vegetables stored in cardboard boxes, undated and partially covered food in refrigerators and freezer, and other unsafe food storage practices. The allegation was substantiated based on observations during the kitchen and dining room tour.

The complaint was substantiated based on the preponderance of evidence standard. The allegation involved food quality and safe storage issues.