Inspection Reports for
Meridian At Anaheim Hills

The complaint alleged that facility staff were stealing a resident’s clothing from their room. The investigation found the allegation to be unfounded, meaning it was false, could not have happened, or lacked reasonable basis.

The investigation found no evidence supporting the allegation; the resident at issue was not in the facility, no health or safety issues were observed, and interviews with residents and the administrator did not corroborate the complaint. The allegation was determined to be unfounded.

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 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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 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 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.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control requirements, including adequate PPE supplies, signage, social distancing, and emergency plans. No deficiencies were noted during the visit.