Most inspections of this facility found no deficiencies, including the most recent report on July 9, 2025, which was a complaint investigation that found all allegations of neglect unsubstantiated. Earlier reports also showed no violations, with the annual inspection on November 5, 2024, confirming compliance with regulations and good infection control practices. One minor deficiency was noted in March 2023 for not posting a required informational poster, which was addressed with a technical assistance advisory. Several complaint investigations over time were unsubstantiated, and there were no fines, enforcement actions, or severe issues listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows consistent compliance and improvement, with no serious concerns reported in recent inspections.
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to multiple allegations received on 03/28/2023 regarding neglect and resident care issues at Oakmont of Fullerton facility.
Findings
All allegations including severe dehydration, severe malnutrition, untimely resident changing, and fracture due to neglect were found to be unsubstantiated after interviews with staff, review of medical records, and resident interviews. Evidence did not support that neglect occurred.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that a resident was severely dehydrated, severely malnourished, not changed timely, and suffered a fracture due to neglect. The investigation found all allegations unsubstantiated based on staff interviews, medical record reviews, and resident feedback.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 152Census: 99Complaint Control Number: 22-AS-20230328105245
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cheyenne Ratajczak
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Maria Kauten
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and exit interview
Laura Munoz
Licensing Program Manager
Named in report as Licensing Program Manager overseeing investigation
The visit was an unannounced follow-up to investigate a complaint filed regarding the previous licensed entity at this location prior to the initial licensing of the present facility.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst attempted to conduct an additional interview with a resident who declined. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to a facility representative.
Complaint Details
The complaint referenced is 22-AS-20210818113839, filed on August 18, 2021, related to the previous licensed facility Oakmont of Fullerton - 306005795, which is distinct from the present facility.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Saborit-Guasch
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced visit and investigation.
Lindsay Schroeder
Administrator/Director
Named as facility administrator/director.
Laura Britain
Business Office Manager
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit.
The visit was an unannounced follow-up to investigate four complaints filed against the previous licensed entity at this location prior to the initial licensing of the present facility.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst requested multiple resident records and conducted or attempted to conduct staff and resident interviews. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report was provided to a facility representative.
Complaint Details
The visit followed up on four complaints filed on August 18, 2021; September 17, 2021; August 22, 2022; and September 6, 2022, all against the previous licensed facility at this location, which is a distinct entity from the present facility.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Kevin Saborit-Guasch
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced visit and investigation.
Maria Kautem
Executive Director
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst during the visit.
The inspection visit was a Case Management visit following up on an email self-reporting an incident involving a fire caused by the dishwasher's electric motor melting and burning inside the dishwasher unit.
Findings
The fire was contained with no injuries to staff or residents and no hospitalizations. Based on observations and interviews, there were no health and safety concerns identified at the facility during the visit.
Report Facts
Fire department report number: 2415915
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Edward Kim
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the Case Management visit and inspection
Maria Kauten
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Laura Britain
Business Office Director
Interviewed during the inspection
Lexine Toya
Concierge who greeted and granted entry to Licensing Program Analyst
The inspection was an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.
Findings
The facility was found to be sanitary, appropriately furnished, and compliant with regulations. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. Infection control practices, emergency supplies, and safety equipment were all in order.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that the facility was charging a deceased resident's family after belongings were retrieved.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility had accidentally charged the deceased resident's family for a period after the resident's death and reimbursed the family. However, there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegation, and it was deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility charged a deceased resident's family after belongings were retrieved. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence despite the facility's admission of accidental charges and reimbursement.
Report Facts
Reimbursement amount: 917.13
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Celine DePerio
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Rose Ruppert
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation
Maria Kauten
Executive Director
Met with investigators and interviewed during the investigation
The visit was an unannounced case management visit conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Jessica Cho and Investigator Hector Quintanar to the facility.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst and Investigator conducted interviews and an exit interview with the Executive Director. The visit was related to a complaint control number unrelated to this facility, and no deficiencies or violations were noted in the report.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Jessica Cho
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the case management visit and interview.
Hector Quintanar
Department's Investigations Branch Investigator
Conducted the case management visit and interview.
Maria Kauten
Executive Director
Met with the Licensing Program Analyst and Investigator during the visit and exit interview.
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2023-05-08 regarding staff treatment of residents, transportation, aggressive repositioning, laundry service, and facility furniture condition.
Findings
The investigation found no corroboration for any of the allegations after interviews with 13 individuals, observations, and record reviews. The facility was clean, well-maintained, and residents were appropriately transported. All allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that staff did not treat residents with dignity and respect, did not transport residents appropriately in wheelchairs, repositioned residents aggressively, failed to provide basic laundry service, and did not ensure facility furniture was in good condition. After investigation, all allegations were found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Report Facts
Capacity: 152Census: 107Individuals interviewed: 13Individuals interviewed regarding specific allegations: 7
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Patricia Velazquez
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the complaint investigation and observations
Lindsay Schroeder
Executive Director
Facility representative met during the investigation and exit interview
An unannounced case management visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint number 22-AS-20230328105245 to investigate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility was found not to have the required PUB 475 (See Something, Say Something) poster posted in the main entryway as mandated by Title 22 regulations. A technical assistance advisory note was issued, and the Executive Director was advised to post the required poster by 04/07/2023.
Complaint Details
The visit was conducted in conjunction with complaint number 22-AS-20230328105245. A technical assistance advisory note was issued regarding the missing poster. No substantiation status was stated.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Facility did not have the PUB 475 poster (See Something, Say Something poster) posted in the main entryway as required by Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, 87468 (c)(2)(A).
Report Facts
Census: 96Total Capacity: 152
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Lindsay Schroeder
Executive Director
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the complaint visit and advised regarding the missing poster
Joseph Alejandre
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the unannounced case management visit
Inspection Report Original LicensingCensus: 111Capacity: 152Deficiencies: 0Jan 19, 2023
Visit Reason
This announced inspection was conducted for the purpose of a pre-licensing inspection as part of a change of ownership with persons in care for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
Findings
The facility was toured and observed to be a large, well-equipped 3-story building with 101 units, including a memory care unit. All safety equipment, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, food supplies, and emergency systems were inspected and found operational. The facility was deemed ready for licensure pending final approval.
Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed inspection purpose
Sean Haddad
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted the announced pre-licensing inspection
Armando J Lucero
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager on report
Cheryl Wills
Fullerton Fire Department Inspector
Approved fire clearance on 09/08/2022
Inspection Report Original LicensingCapacity: 152Deficiencies: 0Nov 23, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Component II (COMP II) evaluation via telephone call to verify the applicant/administrator's understanding of Title 22 and various regulatory requirements as part of the licensing process.
Findings
The applicant/administrator successfully completed COMP II, confirming understanding of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, grievance procedures, physical plant, and application document requirements. No deficiencies or violations were noted in the report.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Lindsay Schroeder
Administrator
Participant in COMP II telephone call confirming understanding of Title 22 and regulatory requirements.
Mirella Quaranta
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the evaluation.
Stefania Fonteno
Licensing Program Analyst
Conducted COMP II telephone call and signed the report.
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