Inspection Reports for
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach

The facility was found to be clean, safe, and sanitary with no health or safety concerns observed. Resident and staff files contained all required documentation. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The facility was found to be in compliance with all regulations, including medication administration, infection control, and safety measures. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The complaint alleged staff mishandled a resident's medication. The investigation included interviews and record reviews. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence of staff negligence.

The investigation found that a resident missed a dose of Tolvaptan on February 24, 2024, due to the facility exhausting their supply and pending insurance approval for a refill. The facility provided medication samples to maintain the prescribed schedule. There was no evidence of negligence by facility staff, and the allegation was unsubstantiated.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated based on observations, interviews with staff, and review of records indicating proper infection control measures and notification of families regarding the scabies outbreak.

The investigation found that the facility was adhering to infection control guidelines and had informed families verbally about the scabies outbreak. There was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations, and both were deemed unsubstantiated.

The complaint involved allegations of physical abuse by staff, neglect of residents, and failure of the administrator to address abuse reports. The investigation was unannounced and included interviews and record reviews. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.

The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. Interviews with staff, residents, and the administrator revealed no witnessed or reported abuse or neglect. The administrator addressed staff compliance issues, and staff mentioned in the complaint were no longer employed at the facility.

The complaint alleged that the facility vehicle was not properly maintained. After investigation including interviews and document review, the complaint was deemed unfounded, meaning the allegation was false or without reasonable basis.

The investigation found that the allegation was unfounded. The facility has two transportation vehicles which are properly maintained with current inspections, insurance, and maintenance records, including a recent smog check and labor safety inspection.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies noted. Observations included proper COVID signage, adequate emergency supplies, secured medication storage, and current resident files.

The complaint alleged that a resident in care was left unattended for an extended period of time. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated after investigation.

The investigation included review of resident, staff, and facility records, interviews with staff and residents, and a partial tour of the facility. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint was that a facility staff member failed to document administration of a medication. The allegation was deemed unfounded after investigation.

The investigation revealed that the allegation was unfounded because Community Care Licensing regulations do not require signatures on controlled drug records or use of a medication administration record during medication administration.