Inspection Reports for Nikkei Senior Gardens

An unannounced annual inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Leizl de la Cerra to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory standards.

The facility was found to be clean and well-maintained with functional appliances and fixtures. Resident bedrooms, common areas, laundry rooms, and outdoor areas were in good condition. Resident records, staff files, and medications were reviewed and found complete and updated. Safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and alarms were current and operational.

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident.

The investigation revealed that the resident had developed a cough that did not heal, but the family representative, home health agency, and primary physician were notified, prescriptions were ordered, and a chest x-ray was performed. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

The complaint alleged that staff did not seek medical attention for resident #1. The allegation was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.

The inspection was an unannounced Required – Annual Continuation Inspection to ensure compliance with Title 22 Regulations and to verify the facility's health and safety standards.

The facility was found to be in compliance with regulations, with no deficiencies cited. The physical plant, resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and safety equipment were all inspected and found to be in good condition. Staff and resident records were reviewed and found complete and current.

An unannounced One (1) Year Required Infection Control visit was conducted to ensure compliance with Title 22 Regulations and to check for health and safety hazards.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control and safety regulations, including proper Covid-19 prevention signage, adequate PPE supplies, clean and unobstructed resident rooms and bathrooms, secure medication storage, and well-maintained kitchen and common areas. No deficiencies were cited.

One Year Required - Infection Control visit for this facility to evaluate compliance with infection prevention protocols.

The facility was found to have appropriate infection control measures including mask usage, hand sanitizing stations, and signage. The physical plant was clean and safe, with proper furnishings and safety features in resident rooms. Fire safety equipment was up to date and functioning.

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that a resident was sexually assaulted at the facility.

The investigation found insufficient information to substantiate the allegation of sexual assault. Interviews and record reviews indicated the resident was disoriented and had dementia, and no evidence supported the claim. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that three men assaulted Resident #1 at the facility. The facility reported the incident to authorities, but the investigation did not substantiate the allegation.

An unannounced case management visit was conducted to investigate an incident report alleging a violation of a resident's personal rights on August 27, 2021.

The Licensing Program Analyst observed no health and safety violations during the facility tour, including adequate COVID signage, PPE supplies, and safety features in resident apartments. Further investigation is needed at this time.

The visit was triggered by an incident report alleging a resident's personal rights were violated on August 27, 2021. The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed the alleged victim and reviewed documentation. No violations were observed during the visit, and further investigation is ongoing.