Inspection Reports for Paradise Valley Estates

The visit was an unannounced case management inspection regarding a Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse (SOC341) submitted on 2025-07-07 concerning possible financial abuse of a resident.

The investigation confirmed unapproved charges of approximately $352 on the resident's credit card and missing items from their apartment. The resident has capacity to make financial decisions without facility assistance. Law enforcement initiated an investigation with case number 2507070163. No citations were issued during the visit.

The complaint involved suspected financial abuse of a resident by an individual, confirmed by unapproved credit card charges and missing personal items. The resident's fiduciary confirmed the charges. The facility conducted internal investigations and notified appropriate parties. Law enforcement is investigating.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that a resident was not given a prescribed medication for nine days, resulting in the resident's death.

The investigation found that the medication was not administered for nine days due to an intake error, substantiating the allegation of staff mismanagement of medication. However, medical review concluded that the resident's death could not be definitively linked to the medication error, resulting in the death allegation being unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that Resident 1 was not given a medication for nine days resulting in Resident 1's death. The allegation of medication mismanagement was substantiated, but the death was unsubstantiated based on medical evidence and death certificate review.

The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year annual inspection of Paradise Valley Estates, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, to assess compliance with licensing regulations.

The inspection found several deficiencies including water temperature issues in 4 of 16 resident bathrooms, missing signatures on Needs and Services Plans in 7 of 10 resident files, and incomplete staff training documentation in multiple staff files. The facility was advised to correct these deficiencies and submit required documentation within specified timeframes.

The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year annual inspection of the Continuing Care Retirement Community.

No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The Licensing Program Analyst experienced technical difficulties with staff and resident rosters, but all staff were verified as background screened and cleared.

The visit was an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection regarding a Report of Suspected Dependent Adult/Elder Abuse received on 2024-10-17 involving a resident (R1) and staff (S1).

The investigation found no bruises on the resident and conflicting statements from the resident about the incident. The resident declined police contact and had no concerns to report. Staff (S1) was out of work with COVID and could not be interviewed. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

The complaint involved an allegation that Staff 1 grabbed Resident 1 causing a bruise. The resident was unable to specify when the incident occurred. The responsible parties including local law enforcement and the Ombudsman were notified. The resident refused photos of alleged injuries and provided conflicting statements. The staff was instructed not to be alone with the resident. The complaint was not substantiated as no deficiencies were cited.

The visit was an unannounced 24-hour Case Management - Incident inspection triggered by an Unusual Incident Report received on 2024-09-12 regarding a resident who did not receive Warfarin for nine days, became unresponsive, was hospitalized, and subsequently passed away.

The Licensing Program Analyst met with the Assisted Living Manager, reviewed relevant documents, and found no deficiencies during the visit. The cause of death was unknown at the time of the inspection.

The complaint involved a resident who missed Warfarin medication for nine days, became unresponsive, was sent to the ER, transferred to UC Davis Medical Center, and passed away on 2024-09-15. The facility was still awaiting medical records and death certificate.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to an allegation that the facility failed to meet residents' incontinent care needs.

Based on record review, interviews, and observations, the allegation was found to be unfounded, meaning the complaint was false or without reasonable basis. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

The complaint alleged failure to meet residents' incontinent care needs. The investigation found the allegation to be unfounded as the resident involved no longer resided in the skilled nursing facility and the facility was not under jurisdiction for this allegation.

The inspection was an unannounced Case Management Annual Continuation visit conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

No deficiencies were cited during this required one-year inspection. The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed staff and residents and conducted an exit interview with the Administrator.

The inspection was conducted as a Required 1-Year Case Management Annual Continuation visit to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed staff and resident files, confirming required certifications and updated medical assessments.

The inspection was an unannounced 1-year annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to review compliance with regulations in various areas including administration, care, medication, food service, and physical plant.

The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies or citations were found during the inspection. The building, grounds, fire safety systems, medication storage, and resident accommodations met regulatory standards.

The inspection was an unannounced Annual Required - 1 Year inspection focused on Infection Control procedures and practices at the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly - Continuing Care Retirement Community (RCFE-CCRC).

The facility was found to be clean, with unobstructed exits, properly serviced fire extinguishers, ample PPE supply, and compliance with COVID-19 precautions. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The inspection was an unannounced Annual Required - 1 Year inspection focused on Infection Control procedures and practices at the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly - Continuing Care Retirement Community (RCFE-CCRC).

The facility was found to be in compliance with COVID-19 infection control protocols, including staff training, PPE availability, visitor screening, and resident monitoring. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The inspection was an on-site case management visit regarding a request for an increase in facility capacity submitted to Community Care Licensing.

The facility requested an increase in total capacity from 603 to 743, which was approved effective 09/17/2021. The inspection found no deficiencies, and the facility was observed to be in compliance with safety and operational standards during the visit.