Inspection Reports for North La Costa Assisted Living

An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the assisted living facility.

The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with no immediate hazards. However, a deficiency was cited for expired food items found in the refrigerator, posing a potential health risk to residents. A plan of correction was developed with the licensee.

An unannounced Required Annual Inspection was conducted to review the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with no deficiencies cited. All required safety equipment, furnishings, and documentation were present and in order.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations that a resident developed pressure injuries while in care, facility staff did not ensure adequate liquid intake, and staff did not seek timely medical attention.

The investigation found that although the incidents may have happened and are valid, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove they occurred, and the allegations were therefore unsubstantiated. Facility staff identified the resident's medical issues and sought medical treatment promptly.

The complaint alleged that Resident 1 developed pressure injuries, did not have adequate liquid intake, and did not receive timely medical attention. The investigation included record reviews, interviews, and inspections. The allegations were found unsubstantiated.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that the facility did not inform emergency contacts that a resident passed away.

The investigation found that the facility's responsible party was notified by the hospital of the resident's death and subsequently informed the facility. The facility attempted to notify the resident's next of kin but was unable to reach them. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged the facility failed to inform emergency contacts that the resident passed away. The allegation was investigated through observation, records review, and interviews, and was found to be unsubstantiated.

An annual required licensing inspection focused on infection control due to the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted.

The inspection verified compliance with infection control practices including symptom screening, visitor policies, PPE availability, and hygiene promotion. No deficiencies were observed during the visit.

Licensing Program Analyst Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit to evaluate the facility's compliance and infection control measures.

No deficiencies were cited or observed during the inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control protocols including disinfection, testing surveillance, screening, and use of personal protective equipment.

An unannounced case management visit was conducted to perform a health and safety check and review the COVID-19 mitigation plan following notification of a new positive COVID-19 case at the facility.

During the virtual visit conducted via FaceTime, the Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and interviewed the Administrator. No deficiencies were issued during this visit.