Inspection Reports for
Meridian at Laguna Hills

CA, 92653

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 0 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

Same as California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 41% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

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Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 22, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations that staff left a resident soiled for an extended period, a resident fell and was on the ground for an extended time due to lack of supervision, and a resident was stuck between the wall and mattress resulting in hospitalization.

Complaint Details
The complaint was investigated and determined to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false, could not have happened, or lacked reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to support the allegations. Resident records and interviews indicated the resident was independent with toileting, on a shower schedule with staff assistance, and no recent incidents of being stuck or falls were documented. The complaint was determined to be unfounded and dismissed.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 81

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive Director/AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Armando J LuceroSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 81 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 22, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-12-05 regarding resident care issues including leaving a resident soiled, lack of supervision leading to falls, and a resident being stuck between the wall and mattress resulting in hospitalization.

Complaint Details
The complaint was determined to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false, could not have happened, or lacked reasonable basis. The investigation included interviews, record reviews, and facility tours.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be unfounded based on record reviews, interviews, and assessments indicating the resident was independent with toileting, on a shower assistance schedule, and no recent incidents of being stuck or falls as alleged. The complaint was dismissed as without reasonable basis.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 81

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive Director/AdministratorMet with during investigation and exit interview
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program Analyst (Evaluator)Conducted the complaint investigation
Armando J LuceroSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 80 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 27, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that staff did not prevent a resident from engaging in self-harming behaviors and did not address the resident's change in condition.

Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violations regarding self-harming behavior and change in condition of the resident.
Findings
The investigation found that the resident is independent, manages their own medication, and has no reported change in condition. There was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations, and the complaint was deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 80

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with during investigation and named in report
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Armando J LuceroSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Census: 82 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 14, 2025

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez made an unannounced site visit to the facility for the purpose of delivering an amended report originally issued on October 1, 2025.

Findings
The report documents the delivery of an amended licensing evaluation report with no new deficiencies or findings detailed in this document.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit.
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced site visit and delivered the amended report.
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Census: 82 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 14, 2025

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez made an unannounced site visit to the facility on this date for the purpose of delivering an amended report originally issued on October 1, 2025.

Findings
The visit involved delivering an amended licensing report to the facility. No specific deficiencies or findings are detailed in this report.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection visit.
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced site visit and delivered the amended report.
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 82 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 1, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted to investigate allegations that staff were not preventing a resident from harassing other residents while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not preventing a resident from harassing other residents, specifically citing a recent incident in the lobby and comments made by a resident to others. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and residents and a tour of the facility. No evidence was found to substantiate the allegation; staff and residents reported no knowledge or experience of harassment incidents. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 82

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and participated in exit interview
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 74 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual required inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies in the areas inspected. The facility was observed to be well maintained with proper safety measures, adequate resident care, and complete documentation in resident and staff files.

Report Facts
Residents on hospice: 7 Fire extinguisher service date: Jul 19, 2025 Smoke detector and sprinkler system test date: Jul 29, 2025 Water temperature range: 106.1-109.2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed the nature of the visit
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced annual inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 74 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 9, 2025

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez conducted a Case Management visit to obtain information pertaining to a self-reported incident for an unwitnessed fall involving resident 1 (R1).

Findings
The facility appeared clean, organized, and safe with no imminent health or safety concerns observed. Resident 1 had a reappraisal after the incident and no citations were issued during the visit.

Report Facts
Incident report date: Aug 15, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Case Management visit
Eric JensenAdministrator/DirectorFacility representative met during the visit
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 74 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted an unannounced visit to complete the annual required inspection of the facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, with no deficiencies noted. The physical plant, resident care, medication storage, safety equipment, and documentation were all observed to meet required standards.

Report Facts
Residents on hospice: 7 Hospice waiver capacity: 20 Fire extinguisher service date: Jul 19, 2025 Smoke detector and sprinkler system test date: Jul 29, 2025 Water temperature range: 106.1-109.2 Resident files reviewed: 7 Staff files reviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed findings
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Census: 74 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 9, 2025

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez conducted a Case Management visit to the facility to obtain information pertaining to a self-reported incident for an unwitnessed fall involving resident 1 (R1).

Findings
The facility appeared clean, organized, and residents appeared safe with no imminent health or safety concerns observed. No citations were issued during the visit.

Report Facts
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator met during the inspection
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Case Management visit
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 70 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by a complaint received on 2025-05-27 alleging that the facility is in disrepair, specifically that pendent/pull cords were not working since April.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility was in disrepair, specifically that pendent/pull cords were not working since April. After investigation, the allegation was unsubstantiated as residents and staff confirmed the system was functioning and residents reported no issues.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst investigated the complaint by touring the facility, reviewing records, and interviewing staff and residents. The pendant system was tested and found to be working, with staff receiving notifications and residents reporting no issues. The facility plans to install a new pendant system with a locator next week. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 70

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 68 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 30, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-04-22 regarding unmet resident needs, facility disrepair, and failure to address safety hazards resulting in resident falls.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated due to conflicting information and insufficient evidence to prove or refute the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found conflicting information regarding the allegations. Some residents and staff confirmed that resident needs were met and the facility was in good repair with timely maintenance. No safety hazards leading to falls were observed or reported. Due to lack of preponderance of evidence, the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 68

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and exit interview
Alvaro Ramirez Jr.Licensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Sheila SantosLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 4, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an office meeting conducted to verify the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Report filed by Pacifica Senior Living as reported by the media.

Findings
The meeting confirmed that despite multiple lawsuits against Pacifica Senior Living, there was no financial impact on the properties, residents, or staff. The management company was no longer managing the communities, and no vendor issues were reported. Documentation was requested to verify management changes and resident notifications.

Report Facts
Lawsuit amount: 25000000 Facility capacity: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenAdministrator/DirectorNamed as facility administrator
Carl KneplerChief Executive OfficerMet during the inspection and provided information about lawsuits and management
Stacy BarlowAssistant Program AdministratorConducted the meeting to verify bankruptcy report
Shelley GraceAssistant Branch Chief, CCLDPresent during the meeting
Craig LundgrenLegal Counsel, CCLDPresent during the meeting
Marlene NelsonDirector, Quality Assurance and Risk ManagementPresent during the meeting

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 25, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced visit to investigate complaints alleging that staff were mismanaging residents' medications and not ensuring medications were administered as prescribed.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Although some residents reported occasional concerns about missing medication, no evidence was found to corroborate the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found no discrepancies between prescriptions and medication dispensed, with medication administration records and resident interviews supporting proper medication management. The allegations were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric JensenExecutive DirectorPresent and assisted with the complaint investigation visit
Kevin Saborit-GuaschLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Sheila SantosLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 76 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 5, 2024

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez conducted an announced pre-licensing evaluation visit to the facility to assess compliance and readiness for initial licensing as an Adult Residential Facility for the Elderly.

Findings
The facility met all pre-licensing requirements including adequate resident accommodations, safety systems, emergency preparedness, and staff and resident record keeping. The Licensing Program Analyst will submit notification for final review prior to license issuance.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 200 Census: 76 Fire panel last inspection date: Mar 13, 2024 Sprinklers last tested date: Apr 24, 2024 Smoke detectors last tested date range: Smoke detectors last tested between 20240624 and 20240628 Water temperature range Fahrenheit: 109.4-117.3 Pool gate height feet: 5 Fire extinguisher last dated: Jun 19, 2024 Fire clearance approval date: May 30, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maria RossiExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during pre-licensing evaluation
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing evaluation visit
Armando J LuceroLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of a change of ownership application process for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Findings
The applicant and administrator participated in a COMP II telephone interview to verify identification and confirm understanding of California Code Title 22 regulations, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing, health conditions, emergency preparedness, complaints, and pre-licensing readiness.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maria RossiParticipant in COMP II interview and applicant/administrator.
Roger EndertAdministratorNamed as facility administrator.
Jude De La ConcepcionLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report signature section.
Bethany HunterLicensing Program AnalystNamed in report signature section.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 83 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 1, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Ruth Martinez conducted an announced pre-licensing evaluation visit to assess the facility's readiness for licensure as an Adult Residential Facility for the Elderly.

Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with all areas inspected, including structure, safety systems, emergency preparedness, and resident accommodations. The facility appears ready for licensure.

Report Facts
Resident capacity: 200 Resident census: 83 Non-ambulatory residents: 185 Bedridden residents: 15 Water temperature range: 105.8-115.8 Fire extinguisher inspection date: Jun 20, 2022 Fire clearance approval date: Oct 29, 2021

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Fred PaoliAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during pre-licensing evaluation
Ruth MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing evaluation visit
Sheila SantosLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the evaluation

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 75 Capacity: 200 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 18, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as part of a change of ownership application and pre-licensing readiness evaluation for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Findings
The applicant and administrator participated in a telephone interview to verify identification and confirm understanding of California Code Title 22 regulations, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing, health conditions, emergency preparedness, complaints, and reporting.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mallika PurohitAdministratorNamed as facility administrator during the evaluation.
Fred PaoliParticipant in COMP II interview.
Jude De La ConcepcionLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager.
Bethany HunterLicensing Program AnalystNamed as Licensing Program Analyst.

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