Inspection Reports for
Oakmont of San Jose

917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128, United States, CA, 95128

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Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 8.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

105% worse than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

36 27 18 9 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 74% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

Occupancy over time

40 60 80 100 Mar 2022 Aug 2023 Feb 2024 Jul 2024 Sep 2024 May 2025 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 68 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 28, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations received on 2026-01-07 regarding elevator maintenance, falsification of staff training records, and failure to conduct emergency drills.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility elevators were not maintained in good repair, the administrator and staff falsified staff training records, and the facility was not conducting emergency drills. The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that the allegations were unfounded. The facility elevators were maintained and repaired despite occasional breakdowns, staff training records were not falsified, and emergency drills were conducted monthly throughout 2025 as documented in logs.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 92 Census: 68 Elevator repair labor hours: 1.25 Elevator repair labor hours: 0.75 Elevator repair labor hours: 5.5 Staff training records reviewed: 7 Staff interviewed: 5 Residents interviewed: 3 Emergency drills conducted: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet during investigation and named in allegations regarding elevator maintenance and staff training records
Marcella TarinLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 68 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 8, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that facility staff did not obtain criminal record clearance for staff members.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that one staff member working in the kitchen did not have a criminal background clearance. The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that all 18 staff members observed and reviewed had obtained a California Criminal Background Clearance. The complaint was determined to be unfounded.

Report Facts
Staff observed: 18 Staff files reviewed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kippie CastronovoAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the complaint investigation
Marcella TarinLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Christine KabaritiSupervisorNamed as supervisor on the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 29, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations received on 2025-01-23 regarding inappropriate touching, pushing, restraint, and neglect of a resident at Oakmont of San Jose.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved multiple allegations against staff including inappropriate touching, pushing, inappropriate restraint, leaving a resident soiled, and failure to ensure toilet flushing. Interviews with the resident, staff, law enforcement, and other residents were conducted. The resident denied some allegations and staff denied all. Law enforcement found no evidence or injuries. The allegations were determined unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations. No visible injuries or evidence supported the claims, and staff denied inappropriate conduct. No deficiencies were cited.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 61 Resident interviews: 6 Staff interviews: 4 Resident reports of being left soiled: 1 Residents reporting no extended soiling: 5 Residents with flushed toilets observed: 5 Residents with unflushed toilets observed: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christine KabaritiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation and report review

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 29, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations received on 2025-01-23 regarding inappropriate touching, pushing, restraint, neglect in toileting, and failure to flush toilets at Oakmont of San Jose facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved multiple allegations against staff including inappropriate touching, pushing, restraint, neglect in toileting, and failure to flush toilets. Interviews with resident R1, staff S1 and S2, law enforcement, and other residents and staff did not substantiate the allegations. R1 denied being left soiled and stated he/she flushes his/her own toilet. Staff denied inappropriate behavior and stated they assist residents as needed. The findings were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated based on interviews with resident R1, staff S1 and S2, law enforcement records, and resident and staff interviews. No visible injuries or evidence supported the claims, and no deficiencies were cited.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 61 Residents interviewed: 6 Staff interviewed: 4 Resident left soiled duration: 4 Resident toilets observed flushed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christine KabaritiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 66 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 11, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted as a required 1-year visit to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all applicable regulations with no deficiencies cited. The facility was observed to be well maintained, with proper safety measures, adequate staffing, and complete records.

Report Facts
Staff count: 19 Resident rooms: 67 Fire extinguisher service dates: 2 Fire drill date: Fire drill conducted on 12/31/2024 Perishable food supply duration: 2 Non-perishable food supply duration: 7 Refrigerator temperature: 32 Freezer temperature: 14 Staff records reviewed: 4 Client records reviewed: 5 Client medications reviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Santino FortesLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Jan KrumMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Val BaldugoActing Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 66 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 11, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 at Oakmont of San Jose.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility, inspected resident rooms and common areas, reviewed staff and client records, and observed safety equipment and food storage. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Staff count: 19 Resident rooms: 67 Fire extinguisher service dates: 2 Fire drill date: 1 Perishable food supply days: 2 Non-perishable food supply days: 7 Refrigerator temperature (°F): 32 Freezer temperature (°F): 14 Room temperature (°F): 72.5 Hot water temperature Bathroom 1 (°F): 119.8 Hot water temperature Bathroom 2 (°F): 118.2 Hot water temperature Bathroom 3 (°F): 119.5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Santino FortesLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced annual inspection
Jan KrumMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Val BaldugoActing Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Kippie CastronovoAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator/Director listed in report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 13, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to multiple allegations received regarding fee increases without proper notice, charging fees for services not provided, and failure to notify a resident's physician of a change in condition.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that the facility increased resident fees without proper notice, charged fees for services not provided, and failed to notify a resident's physician of a change in condition. The fee increase allegation was substantiated, the fees for services not provided allegation was unfounded, and the failure to notify physician allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility increased a resident's fees without providing the required written notice within two business days. The allegation that the facility charged fees for services not provided was found to be unfounded. The allegation regarding failure to notify the resident's physician of a change in condition was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility did not provide 2 day written notice about detailing the new rate for the charges for the new level of care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 62 Deficiency Type B: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Sep 20, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit and authored the report
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Flavio SilvaAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Sep 13, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to multiple allegations including improper fee increases, charging for services not provided, and failure to notify a resident's physician of a change in condition.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that the facility increased resident's fees without proper notice. The allegations that the facility charged fees for services not provided and did not notify the resident's physician of a change in condition were found to be unfounded and unsubstantiated respectively.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility increased a resident's fees without proper written notice within two business days as required. The allegation of charging fees for services not provided was found to be unfounded, and the allegation regarding failure to notify the physician was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility did not provide 2 day written notice about detailing the new rate for the charges for the new level of care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 62 Plan of Correction Due Date: Sep 20, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Flavio SilvaAdministratorFacility administrator named in report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 82 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Sep 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 05/18/2022 regarding staff not following COVID-19 protocols, unsanitary medication administration, staff working while ill, failure to perform hand hygiene, and alleged misinformation about COVID-19 cases to family members.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations related to staff not following COVID-19 protocols and unsanitary medication administration. Allegations that staff were providing care while ill and not performing hand hygiene were unsubstantiated. The allegation that the administrator was not disclosing COVID-19 cases truthfully to family members was unfounded.
Findings
The investigation substantiated allegations that staff failed to follow COVID-19 protocols and administered medication unsanitarily, posing immediate health and safety risks. Other allegations, including staff working while ill, failure to perform hand hygiene, and administrator not disclosing COVID-19 cases truthfully, were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure residents are accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, evidenced by staff not wearing appropriate PPE while serving food to COVID residents and not wearing masks while speaking to COVID residents.
Failure to have sufficient and competent personnel to meet resident needs, evidenced by staff administering medication that had fallen on the floor.
Report Facts
Facility capacity: 92 Census: 82 Deficiencies cited: 2 Plan of Correction due date: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Sherry TheamMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 82 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Sep 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 05/18/2022 regarding staff not following Covid-19 protocols, administering unsanitary medication, providing care while ill, failing to perform hand hygiene, and not disclosing COVID-19 cases truthfully to family members.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations that staff did not follow Covid-19 protocols and administered unsanitary medication. Allegations that staff provided care while ill and failed to perform hand hygiene were unsubstantiated. The allegation that the administrator did not disclose COVID-19 cases truthfully to family members was unfounded.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to follow Covid-19 protocols and administered medication unsanitarily, posing immediate health and safety risks. Other allegations, including staff providing care while ill, failing to perform hand hygiene when assisting with medications, and the administrator not disclosing COVID-19 cases truthfully, were found unsubstantiated or unfounded.

Deficiencies (2)
Staff were not following Covid-19 protocols, including improper use of PPE and masks.
Staff administered medication that had dropped on the floor to a resident without proper hygiene.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 82 Plan of Correction Due Date: Sep 13, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Sherry TheamMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Flavio SilvaAdministratorNamed as facility administrator

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to a complaint received on 2022-05-23 alleging that staff did not accord resident dignity and respect and did not respect resident's personal privacy.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff entered a resident's apartment without permission and did not respect the resident's privacy. Staff explained their procedures for knocking and entering when residents do not respond. The investigation found no conclusive evidence to substantiate the allegations.
Findings
Based on interviews with staff and review of records, the department determined that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur; therefore, the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 92 Census: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with investigators during the visit
Flavio SilvaAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that staff did not maintain accurate resident records and disclosed resident confidential records to unauthorized persons.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on interviews and records review. Allegations included inaccurate resident records and unauthorized disclosure of confidential resident information.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility failed to maintain accurate resident records for a resident (R1), including incorrect primary physician information and missing diagnosis. Additionally, staff disclosed confidential COVID-19 test results of another resident (R2) to an unauthorized person, posing immediate health, safety, or personal rights risks.

Deficiencies (2)
Resident records did not contain correct primary physician information, posing an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk.
Confidentiality of resident records was breached by unauthorized disclosure of COVID-19 test results.
Report Facts
Facility Capacity: 92 Census: 65 Deficiencies cited: 2 Plan of Correction Due Date: 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted investigation and cited deficiencies
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerOversaw complaint investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with investigators during the visit

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to a complaint alleging that the facility did not adhere to the residents' admission agreement.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on interviews and records review showing the facility increased fees after move-in contrary to the admission agreement.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility changed the agreed-upon fee after the resident moved in, increasing the rate from $3,179 to $4,148 effective 2/1/2019, which violated the admission agreement requirements.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility did an initial assessment after resident's move-in which changed the agreed upon rate in the admission agreement, violating CCR 87507(g)(3)(B).
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1 Census: 65 Total Capacity: 92 Fee increase: 969

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted complaint investigation and signed report
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with investigators during complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by multiple allegations received on 2023-12-11 regarding staff response times to resident alerts, food temperature, staff supervision, environment comfort, medication training, and staff qualifications.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that staff did not respond timely to residents' alert calls, with evidence including call logs showing numerous calls with response times over 10 minutes and resident interviews confirming delayed responses. Other allegations were unsubstantiated or unfounded based on interviews, observations, and record reviews.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff did not respond timely to resident call alerts due to insufficient staffing, resulting in a cited deficiency. Other allegations including cold food, staff sleeping on duty, leaving residents unattended, uncomfortable environment, and improper medication training were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. An allegation regarding staff performing duties without appropriate skilled professional present was also unfounded.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility personnel were not sufficient in numbers to respond timely to resident call buttons, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks.
Report Facts
Calls with response time 10 minutes or more: 801 Calls with response time 10 minutes or more: 383 Calls with response time 10 minutes or more: 4 Residents interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 7 MedTech medication training hours: 24 MedTech in-service training dates: 5 Facility capacity: 92 Facility census: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and involved in findings review
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted complaint investigation and authored report
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystAssisted in complaint investigation and findings delivery
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator mentioned in report header
S8Staff member with LVN licenseAlleged to perform duties without appropriate skilled professional present; denied allegations
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerOversaw complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2023-12-05 regarding unexplained bruising, rough handling, inappropriate staff behavior, and staff inability to meet resident needs due to injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that a resident sustained an unexplained bruise, staff handled the resident roughly, staff spoke and yelled inappropriately, and staff with a sprained arm was unable to meet resident needs. Interviews with staff and residents, record reviews, and police reports were conducted. The allegations were found unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence and conflicting accounts.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations. No deficiencies were cited. The bruise on the resident was possibly caused by the wheelchair, and staff behavior allegations were denied by all interviewed staff and residents. Staff with a sprained arm was not assigned caregiving duties.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 65 Staff interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 11 Residents interviewed: 2 Staff interviewed: 9 Date complaint received: Dec 5, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystArrived unannounced to deliver findings
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by a complaint received on 07/12/2022 alleging that staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of residents. The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, who denied witnessing or hearing any altercation. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
After interviewing multiple residents and staff, including the reporting party and witnesses, the department found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegation of a verbal altercation between staff and a resident/family member. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Complaint received date: Jul 12, 2022 Facility capacity: 92 Census: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with investigators during the visit
Flavio SilvaAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted following a complaint alleging that staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff engaged in a verbal altercation in the presence of residents. Interviews with multiple residents and staff found no corroboration of the incident. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
After interviews with residents, staff, and review of records, the department determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the alleged verbal altercation occurred, and the allegation was unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with investigators during the visit
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that staff did not accord resident dignity and respect and did not respect resident's personal privacy.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff entered a resident's apartment without permission and did not respect the resident's privacy. Staff stated they knocked multiple times and used a master key to enter only after no response, following facility protocol to check on residents' well-being. The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations.
Findings
Based on interviews with staff and review of records, the department determined there was insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred; therefore, the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 92 Resident census: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with investigators during the visit
Flavio SilvaAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted due to an allegation that the facility did not adhere to the residents' admission agreement.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that the facility did not adhere to the residents' admission agreement by changing the fee after move-in.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility changed the agreed-upon fee after the resident moved in, increasing the rate from $3,179 to $4,148 effective 2/1/2019, which violated the admission agreement.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility did an initial assessment after resident's move-in which changed the agreed upon rate in the admission agreement.
Report Facts
Census: 65 Total Capacity: 92 Deficiencies cited: 1 Fee for care services: 3179 Fee for care services: 4148 Plan of Correction Due Date: Sep 3, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation visit
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Evaluators during the investigation
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by multiple allegations received on 12/11/2023 regarding staff response times to resident alerts, food temperature, staff supervision, environment comfort, and medication training at Oakmont of San Jose.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for delayed staff response to resident alerts due to understaffing. Other complaints about food temperature, staff sleeping, supervision, environment comfort, and medication training were unsubstantiated. An allegation about staff performing duties without appropriate skilled professional was unfounded.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff did not respond timely to residents' pendant alerts due to insufficient staffing, citing a deficiency under CCR 87411(a). Other allegations including cold food, staff sleeping on duty, residents left unattended, uncomfortable environment, and improper medication training were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. A separate allegation regarding staff performing duties without an appropriate skilled professional was found unfounded.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility personnel were not sufficient in numbers to respond timely to residents' call buttons, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Calls with response time 10 minutes or more: 801 Calls with response time 10 minutes or more: 383 Calls with response time 10 minutes or more: 4 Residents interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 7 Residents interviewed: 10 MedTechs trained: 3 Staff in NOC shift: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during complaint investigation and report review
Christine DoloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted complaint investigation and authored report
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing licensing evaluation
S8Staff member with LVN licenseAlleged to perform duties without appropriate skilled professional; denied administering flu shots

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 65 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 26, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to allegations received on 2023-12-05 regarding unexplained bruising, rough handling, inappropriate staff behavior, and inability of staff to meet resident needs due to injury.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that a resident sustained an unexplained bruise, staff handled the resident roughly, staff spoke and yelled inappropriately, and staff with a sprained arm was unable to meet resident needs. The investigation included interviews with staff and residents, review of medical and incident reports, and police involvement. The findings were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations. No deficiencies were cited. The bruising was possibly caused by the resident's wheelchair, and staff behavior allegations were denied by all interviewed staff and residents. Staff with a sprained arm was not assigned caregiving duties.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 92 Resident census: 65 Staff interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 11 Residents interviewed: 2 Caregivers scheduled: 3 Staff scheduled: 2 Days of observation: 8 Date complaint received: Dec 5, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation
Christine DoloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that a resident was unlawfully evicted while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that a resident was unlawfully evicted while in care. The investigation confirmed that the eviction notice was unlawful and invalid due to procedural deficiencies.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility issued an unlawful 30-Day Notice of Termination of Residence Agreement. The eviction notice was found invalid due to incorrect 30th day calculation and missing required information such as the address of the State Local Long Term Care Ombudsman and resources for alternative housing and care options.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to include required information in the eviction notice, including reasons for eviction, correct 30-day notice period, address of the State Local Long Term Care Ombudsman, and resources for alternative housing and care options.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 62 Deficiency count: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and signed the report
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerReviewed the eviction letter and managed the licensing program
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with LPAs during the investigation
Flavio SilvaAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2023-11-06 concerning staff response times, incident reporting, visitor treatment, and financial retaliation at Oakmont of San Jose.

Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that staff did not attend to a resident in a timely manner, failed to report a resident's fall to the responsible party, did not treat a resident's visitor with dignity, and financially retaliated against the resident by increasing care fees. The investigation concluded all allegations were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations unsubstantiated based on staff interviews, record reviews, and observations. No deficiencies were cited. Staff generally responded to resident calls, incident reporting was not documented but the facility treated the incident as if it did not occur, visitor monitoring allegations were denied by staff, and the financial retaliation claim was linked to increased care needs but was not substantiated as retaliatory.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 62 Staff interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 5 Staff interviewed: 9 Staff interviewed: 10 Resident assessments compared: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation and report review

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to a complaint received on 2023-11-06 regarding allegations of staff not attending to a resident in a timely manner, failure to report an incident to the resident's representative, mistreatment of a resident's visitor, and financial retaliation against a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved multiple allegations including untimely staff response to a resident's calls for help, failure to report a resident's fall to the responsible party, mistreatment of a resident's visitor, and financial retaliation by increasing care fees. The investigation included interviews with staff and witnesses, review of records and care assessments, and found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations to be unsubstantiated based on staff interviews, record reviews, and observations. No deficiencies were cited. The facility staff were found to attend to residents appropriately, did not monitor visitors as alleged, and the increase in care fees was related to observed care needs rather than retaliation.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 62 Staff interviewed: 10 Staff interviewed: 5 Staff interviewed: 9 Resident falls: 2 Care assessment dates: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 18, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that a resident was unlawfully evicted while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The allegation was that a resident was unlawfully evicted while in care. The investigation found the eviction notice invalid due to incorrect 30th day calculation and missing information about the State Local Long Term Care Ombudsman and housing resources.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility issued an unlawful 30-Day Notice of Termination of Residence Agreement. The eviction notice was found invalid due to missing required information and incorrect dates, posing an immediate risk to persons in care.

Deficiencies (1)
87224 Eviction Procedures (d) The licensee shall set forth in the notice to quit the reasons relied upon for the eviction. The notice to quit did not include required information, making it unlawful.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 62 Deficiencies cited: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Kippie CastronovoExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the investigation
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 57 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 8, 2024

Visit Reason
This was an unannounced case management - incident visit conducted as a follow-up from the initial visit on 2024-01-17 regarding a resident refund issue.

Complaint Details
The visit was related to a complaint about the facility not issuing a refund within 15 days and not providing the full refund based on the final account statement. The complaint was amended during the visit.
Findings
The facility was found to have delayed issuing a refund to a resident beyond the expected timeframe, but after review and correction, the refund amount was verified as correct. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Report Facts
Refund percentage: 40 Community fee installments: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Francisco SudiacalBusiness Office DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the visit and discussed refund issue.
Christine DoloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection.

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 57 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was a case management incident follow-up conducted unannounced to review a complaint regarding a refund issued to a resident who vacated the facility on 12/28/2023.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that the facility did not issue a refund within 15 days and did not provide the full refund based on the final account statement. The complaint was amended during the visit and found to be resolved with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
The review found that the facility initially delayed the refund beyond 15 days and incorrectly calculated the refund amount using the original community fee rate instead of the discounted rate. After correction, the refund amount was accurate and compliant with regulations. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Report Facts
Refund percentage: 40 Census: 57 Total capacity: 92

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Francisco SudiacalBusiness Office DirectorMet during the inspection and involved in the refund discussion.
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report.
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager.

Inspection Report

Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management other visit conducted due to information obtained during a complaint investigation with control number 26-AS-20231227155220.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint investigation; however, no substantiation status is provided.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. The case management visit is pending additional investigation.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the visit and reviewed the report.

Inspection Report

Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
Unannounced case management visit conducted due to information obtained during a complaint investigation.

Complaint Details
Visit was related to a complaint investigation with control number 26-AS-20231227155220; case management visit pending further investigation.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. The visit was pending additional investigation.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple complaints received on 12/27/2023 regarding failure to seek timely medical attention resulting in hospitalization, medication dispensing errors, unauthorized recording of residents, retaliation against a resident, and unmet showering needs.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for failure to seek timely medical attention for resident (R1), resulting in hospitalization with a life-threatening infection and virus. Other complaints regarding medication dispensing, unauthorized recording, retaliation, and showering needs were unsubstantiated or unfounded.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to seek timely medical attention for a resident (R1), resulting in hospitalization and an immediate civil penalty. Other allegations including medication dispensing errors, unauthorized recording, retaliation, and unmet showering needs were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded. One deficiency was cited related to failure to ensure timely medical attention.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure timely medication attention for resident (R1) resulting in hospitalization, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 56 Civil penalty: 500 Acuity points: 65 Billable points: 61

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted complaint investigation
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystAssisted in complaint investigation
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff disclosed confidential information about other residents to a visitor.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that in the first week of December 2023, a staff member randomly shared confidential information about residents R1, R2, and R3 to a visitor. Interviews with 7 staff members and 3 witnesses all denied the disclosure. No disciplinary actions were taken against the staff member involved. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and witnesses and a review of records. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation occurred. No deficiencies were cited.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 56 Staff interviewed: 7 Witnesses interviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Francisco SudiacalBusiness Office DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation and report review
Christine DoloresEvaluator / Licensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The unannounced case management deficiencies visit was conducted due to violations observed during a prior complaint investigation related to resident care and medication administration.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint investigation (control number: 26-AS-20231227155220) regarding delayed medication administration and failure to notify physician of resident's change in condition. Deficiencies were substantiated and a civil penalty was assessed.
Findings
The facility failed to notify a resident's physician immediately of a change in condition and delayed administration of PRN medication by about two hours, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks. Deficiencies were cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and a civil penalty of $250 was assessed for repeat violations.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to provide PRN medication to resident (R1) in a timely manner, resulting in about a 2-hour delay.
Failure to ensure residents are regularly observed for changes and to notify physician and responsible party of resident (R1)'s change of condition immediately.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 250 Deficiency count: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and discussed findings
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management deficiencies inspection conducted due to violations observed during a prior complaint investigation related to resident care.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint investigation (control number: 26-AS-20231227155220) regarding delayed medication administration and failure to notify the physician of a resident's change in condition. The complaint was substantiated with deficiencies cited.
Findings
The facility failed to provide a resident (R1) with a PRN medication in a timely manner, delaying administration by about 2 hours, and did not immediately notify the resident's physician of a change in condition, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks.

Deficiencies (2)
Resident (R1) was not provided a PRN medication within a timely manner, with about a 2-hour delay before administration.
The licensee did not immediately inform resident (R1)'s physician of R1's change of condition on 12/26/2023.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 250 Deficiency count: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the inspection and was reviewed the report.
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor overseeing the inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 5 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 2023-10-27 regarding resident care issues including pressure injuries, medication administration, soiled diapers, staffing adequacy, and food service.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations including resident pressure injury due to staff neglect, failure to administer medication, leaving resident in soiled diapers, unmet resident needs, and inadequate staffing in memory care. Allegations of inadequate food service and unqualified staff were unsubstantiated or unfounded.
Findings
The investigation substantiated several allegations including resident pressure injury due to staff neglect, failure to administer medication as prescribed, leaving resident in soiled diapers, unmet resident needs, and inadequate staffing in memory care. Some allegations such as inadequate food service and unqualified staff were unsubstantiated or unfounded. Deficiencies were cited with plans of correction required.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to conduct skin check prior to admission to identify pressure injury on resident R1.
Failure to administer PRN medication as prescribed, applied only on random days instead of after each bowel movement/diaper change.
Failure to regularly observe and document changes in resident condition, including pressure injury blister.
Failure to update pre-admission appraisal based on significant changes in resident's health care needs.
Insufficient staffing to meet resident R1's needs, particularly related to incontinence care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 56 Civil penalty amount: 250 Diaper changes: 4 Caregivers per shift: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted complaint investigation and authored report
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with LPAs during investigation
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 5 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted based on a complaint received on 2023-10-27 regarding multiple allegations including resident neglect, medication administration issues, inadequate staffing, and care concerns at Oakmont of San Jose.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for allegations including resident pressure injury due to neglect, medication administration failures, inadequate diaper changing, and insufficient staffing in memory care. Allegations of inadequate food service and unqualified staff were unsubstantiated or unfounded.
Findings
The investigation substantiated several allegations including a resident sustaining a pressure injury due to staff neglect, failure to administer prescribed medication properly, leaving a resident in soiled diapers for extended periods, and inadequate staffing in memory care. Other allegations such as inadequate food service and unqualified staff were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to conduct skin check prior to admission to identify pressure injury.
PRN medication was not administered according to physician's directions, applied only on random days instead of each diaper change or bowel movement.
Residents were not regularly observed for changes in condition; blister was noticed late.
Failure to update pre-admission appraisal based on resident's toileting needs related to medication.
Insufficient staffing to meet resident needs, especially for incontinence care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 56 Civil penalty amount: 250 Plan of Correction Due Date: 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystEvaluator who conducted the complaint investigation
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystEvaluator who conducted the complaint investigation
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorFacility representative met during investigation
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by multiple complaints received on 12/27/2023 regarding failure to seek timely medical attention resulting in resident hospitalization, medication dispensing errors, unauthorized recording of residents, retaliation against a resident, and unmet showering needs.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for failure to seek timely medical attention which resulted in resident hospitalization. Other complaints regarding medication dispensing, unauthorized recording, retaliation, and showering needs were investigated and found unfounded or unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to seek timely medical attention for a resident (R1), resulting in hospitalization and a serious bodily injury, leading to a cited deficiency and a $500 immediate civil penalty. Other allegations including medication dispensing errors, unauthorized recording of residents, retaliation, and unmet showering needs were found to be unfounded or unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to ensure timely medication attention for resident (R1) resulting in hospitalization, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 56 Civil penalty: 500 Plan of Correction due date: May 11, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during complaint investigation
Christine DoloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted complaint investigation and authored report
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystAssisted in complaint investigation
Paula SpanekAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to an allegation received on 01/24/2024 that facility staff disclosed confidential information about other residents to a visitor.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that in the first week of December 2023, a staff member randomly shared confidential information about residents R1, R2, and R3 with a visitor. Interviews with staff and witnesses denied the disclosure, and the investigation concluded the allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
After interviewing 7 staff members and 3 witnesses, and reviewing records, the allegation was found to be unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were cited, and no disciplinary actions were taken against the staff member involved.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 56

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Francisco SudiacalBusiness Office DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during delivery of findings
Christine DoloresLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 60 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 30, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements and overall conditions.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good condition with no deficiencies cited. Resident and staff records were complete and up to date, medications were properly stored and accounted for, and residents reported satisfaction with care and food.

Report Facts
Temperature: 78 Hot water temperature: 110 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7 Resident records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5 Residents interviewed: 5 Staff interviewed: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 60 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 30, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be in good condition with no deficiencies cited. Resident and staff records were complete and up to date, medication was properly accounted for, and residents reported satisfaction with care and food.

Report Facts
Temperature: 78 Hot water temperature: 110 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7 Resident records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5 Residents interviewed: 5 Staff interviewed: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christopher SchusterInterim Executive DirectorMet with during inspection and explained purpose of visit
Grace DonatoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor of the licensing evaluator

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 58 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not administer a resident's medication as prescribed and failed to notice a resident's change of condition.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence that staff did not administer PRN medication as prescribed and failed to notice and report a resident's change of condition related to constipation. The investigation included interviews with 9 staff members and review of medical and facility records.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to assist resident R1 with prescribed PRN medication for constipation after noting no bowel movement for over 3 days, and failed to notify the resident's physician and family member, posing immediate health and safety risks.

Deficiencies (2)
Licensee did not ensure to assist R1 with prescribed PRN medication for constipation after noting no bowel movement for more than 3 days.
Licensee did not ensure residents were regularly observed for changes in condition and failed to document and notify physician and responsible party of R1's condition.
Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 9 Days without bowel movement: 3 Deficiencies cited: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and named in report
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 58 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Feb 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not administer a resident's medication as prescribed and failed to notice a resident's change of condition.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated based on evidence that staff did not administer PRN medication as prescribed and failed to notice and report a resident's change of condition related to constipation. The investigation included interviews with 9 staff members and review of medical and medication records.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff did not assist resident R1 with prescribed PRN medication for constipation after noting no bowel movement for over 3 days, and failed to document or notify the resident's physician and family, posing immediate health and safety risks.

Deficiencies (2)
Facility staff did not assist resident with prescribed PRN medication for constipation after no bowel movement for more than 3 days.
Facility staff failed to regularly observe and document changes in resident's condition and notify physician and responsible party.
Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 9 Days without bowel movement: 3 Deficiencies cited: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and reviewed report findings
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 58 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that the facility did not report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies within the required 24-hour timeframe.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged the facility did not report suspected abuse within 24 hours to the Department and appropriate agencies. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews, record review, and observation. The facility did not inform local law enforcement about suspected rough handling of resident R1 by staff S1 on 12/02/2023 within the required timeframe.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility failed to report suspected physical abuse of a resident by staff to local law enforcement and the licensing department within 24 hours, posing an immediate health and safety risk. A deficiency was cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87211(c).

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report suspected physical abuse of a resident by staff to local law enforcement and licensing department within 24 hours as required by regulation.
Report Facts
Census: 58 Total Capacity: 92 Deficiency Type Count: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Jan 18, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and named in report findings
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Census: 58 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management follow-up regarding a concern about a pending refund for a resident who vacated the premises on 12/28/2023.

Findings
During the visit, the Licensing Program Analyst interviewed one staff member and obtained the resident's final account statement and Residence and Services Agreement. The case management visit remains open and pending further investigation.

Report Facts
Resident vacated date: Dec 28, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during visit and reviewed report
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 58 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following allegations that the facility did not report suspected abuse within the required 24-hour timeframe to appropriate agencies.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility did not report suspected abuse within 24 hours to the Department and appropriate agencies. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews, record review, and observation.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that the facility failed to report suspected physical abuse of a resident by staff within 24 hours to local law enforcement and the licensing department, posing an immediate health and safety risk. A deficiency was cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87211(c).

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report suspected physical abuse that does not result in serious bodily injury of an elder or dependent adult to the local ombudsman, licensing agency, and local law enforcement within 24 hours as required by Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15630(b)(1).
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 58 Deficiency count: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Jan 18, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorFacility representative involved in the investigation and report review
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Census: 58 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management follow-up to address a concern regarding a pending refund for a resident who vacated the premises on 2023-12-28.

Findings
During the visit, the Licensing Program Analyst interviewed one staff member and obtained the resident's final account statement and Residence and Services Agreement. The case management visit remains open and pending further investigation.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and reviewed the report.
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 1, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was a continuation of a case management – incident investigation triggered by an incident report and death report for resident (R1). The investigation focused on falls sustained by the resident and the facility's response.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating an incident and death report for resident (R1). The complaint was substantiated by findings of regulatory non-compliance related to resident falls and notification failures.
Findings
The facility failed to conduct a re-assessment of resident (R1) after the first fall in memory care and did not notify the resident's family or physician after the second fall. Resident (R1) sustained three falls, with the third fall resulting in death. Deficiencies were cited for failure to comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 22.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to re-assess resident (R1) after sustaining a fall in memory care, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Failure to immediately notify resident's physician and family after the second fall on the same day, posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and was reviewed the report.
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management – incident visit and investigation.
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 92 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Nov 1, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management - incident inspection conducted as a continuation of a prior investigation triggered by an incident and death report involving resident R1.

Complaint Details
The visit was based on an incident report and death report for resident R1. The complaint investigation substantiated that the facility failed to conduct required re-assessment and notification after multiple falls, contributing to resident harm.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to re-assess resident R1 after a fall in memory care and did not notify the resident's family or physician after a second fall on the same day, posing immediate health, safety, and personal rights risks.

Deficiencies (2)
The licensee did not ensure to re-assess resident (R1) after sustaining a fall in memory care which poses/posed an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.
The licensee did not ensure to inform the resident's responsible party and physician after resident (R1) sustained a second fall on the same day which poses/posed an immediate health safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 92 Deficiencies cited: 2 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 2, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed findings
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management - incident visit and authored the report
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 61 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 4, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management - incident visit triggered by an incident and death report received on 08/03/2023 for a resident.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The case management remains open pending additional information.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 61

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekAssistant Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management - incident visit
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 4, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management incident inspection conducted following receipt of an incident report and death report for a resident on 08/03/2023.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by an incident report and death report for a resident (R1). The case management is ongoing and pending further information.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed multiple resident documents and interviewed the Assistant Executive Director. The case management remains open pending additional information.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Paula SpanekAssistant Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the incident case management visit.
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management incident visit.
Sarah YipSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations that staff did not respond to residents' call buttons and did not immediately provide residents' authorized representatives with facility policies and procedures.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for failure to respond to resident call buttons but unfounded for failure to provide documents to authorized representatives.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to respond to resident call alarms, with 116 instances recorded where calls were not answered. However, the allegation regarding withholding documents from authorized representatives was found to be unfounded after review of records and interviews.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility personnel did not respond to calls for assistance from resident call pendants and alarms, posing a potential threat to resident health and safety.
Report Facts
Instances of unanswered calls: 116 Number of caregivers in memory care wing: 3 Facility capacity: 92 Resident census: 63

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ryker HeberleLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
San SorAdministratorFacility administrator involved in investigation and exit interview
Sherry ThamMemory Care DirectorInformed investigator about alarm notifications
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff were not safeguarding a resident's personal property.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not safeguarding a resident's personal property. The allegation was unsubstantiated after interviews with the resident, witnesses, and facility staff, and review of records. No proof of purchase for missing items was provided to the facility.
Findings
The investigation found that one resident expressed concerns about missing clothing, but was unable to identify specific missing items. Witnesses observed missing items and noted the facility's efforts to correct issues and reimburse lost clothing with proof of purchase. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 92 Resident census: 63

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
San SorAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and confirmed reimbursement policy
Ryker HeberleLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2023-06-01 regarding staff not safeguarding a resident's personal property.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff were not safeguarding a resident's personal property. The investigation included interviews with the resident, two witnesses, and the administrator. The resident opted out of a personal property inventory. The allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found that one resident expressed concerns about missing clothing items, but was unable to identify specific articles. Witnesses observed missing items but noted the facility promptly corrected issues and reimbursed missing clothing upon proof of purchase. No proof of purchase was provided. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 26 Capacity: 92 Census: 63

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ryker HeberleLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
San SorAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed during investigation
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 64 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 28, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management incident follow-up to review an elopement incident involving a resident on 02/18/2023.

Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies; the facility had conducted staff in-service training and care planning following the elopement incident, and the resident was safe with no injuries noted.

Report Facts
Incident date: Feb 18, 2023 Staff in-service training date: Feb 20, 2023 Care meeting date: Feb 21, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
San SorExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the visit and involved in incident follow-up
Sherry TheamMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the visit and involved in incident follow-up
Paula SpanekHealth Service DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the visit and involved in incident follow-up

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 64 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 28, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was a case management - incident follow-up conducted to review an elopement incident involving resident R1 on 02/18/2023.

Findings
No deficiencies were cited. The visit included interviews with facility leadership, review of resident R1's care plan and progress notes, observation of the memory care unit, and verification of staff training and care meetings following the incident.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92 Census: 64

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
San SorExecutive DirectorMet during the visit and interviewed regarding the incident and plan of action
Sherry TheamMemory Care DirectorMet during the visit and interviewed regarding the incident and plan of action
Paula SpanekHealth Service DirectorMet during the visit and reviewed the report
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Tracy PhamLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Apr 8, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced follow-up pre-licensing inspection to verify correction of deficiencies and technical violations cited during a previous visit on 03/24/2022.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst observed that the previously cited deficiency and technical violations were corrected, including medication logs, personnel records, and emergency supplies. No issues were noted during this pre-licensing inspection, and the facility was deemed ready to be licensed pending final approval.

Deficiencies (3)
Deficiency related to centrally stored medication logs
Technical violations related to personnel records including 1st Aid certification and health screening reports
Technical violation related to emergency non-perishable supplies
Report Facts
Personnel records reviewed: 4 Resident medication logs reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Flavio SilvaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the follow-up pre-licensing visit
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Apr 8, 2022

Visit Reason
This was an unannounced follow-up pre-licensing visit to observe correction of previously cited deficiency and technical violations from 03/24/2022.

Findings
The previously cited deficiency and technical violations were observed to be corrected. No issues were noted during this pre-licensing inspection, and the facility was found ready to be licensed pending final approval by the Central Application Bureau.

Deficiencies (3)
Deficiency related to centrally stored medication logs
Technical violations related to personnel records including 1st Aid certification and health screening reports
Technical violation related to emergency non-perishable supplies
Report Facts
Personnel records reviewed: 4 Resident medication logs reviewed: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Flavio SilvaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in report
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the follow-up pre-licensing visit and authored the report

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 24, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced pre-licensing inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's readiness for licensing.

Findings
The facility was toured and inspected for compliance with safety, medication storage, and resident accommodations. A deficiency and technical violation were cited, and the facility was found not ready to be licensed, with a follow-up visit planned after corrections.

Deficiencies (1)
Staff files did not consist of 1st Aid Certification, Health Screening, TB Information, and Criminal Record Statement.
Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 6 Staff records reviewed: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Flavio SilvaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during pre-licensing visit
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing inspection
Jackie JinSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 56 Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 24, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced pre-licensing inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's readiness for licensing.

Findings
The facility was found to have one deficiency and a technical violation during the pre-licensing inspection. The facility was not ready to be licensed and a follow-up visit will be conducted once corrections are made.

Deficiencies (1)
Staff files did not include 1st Aid Certification, Health Screening, TB Information, and Criminal Record Statement.
Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 6 Staff records reviewed: 2 Facility capacity: 92 Census: 56

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Flavio SilvaExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing inspection
Jackie JinLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 1, 2021

Visit Reason
The visit was an office type evaluation related to a Change of Ownership (CHOW) application process, including a telephone call to complete Component II (COMP II) with the applicant/administrator.

Findings
The applicant/administrator successfully completed COMP II via telephone, demonstrating understanding of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, and application document requirements. Identification was verified and technical assistance was provided.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Flavio SilvaAdministratorApplicant/administrator who participated in COMP II and was met during the visit
Mirella QuarantaLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager
Stefania FontenoLicensing Program AnalystNamed in report as Licensing Program Analyst who conducted COMP II

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 92 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 1, 2021

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an original licensing evaluation for the facility Oakmont of San Jose, including completion of Component II (COMP II) by telephone to verify the applicant/administrator's understanding of Title 22 and related regulatory requirements.

Findings
The applicant/administrator successfully completed COMP II via telephone, confirming understanding of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, grievance procedures, physical plant, and application document review including criminal record clearance and other licensing requirements.

Report Facts
Capacity: 92

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Flavio SilvaAdministratorParticipant in COMP II and facility administrator
Mirella QuarantaSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation
Stefania FontenoLicensing EvaluatorLicensing evaluator conducting the facility evaluation

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