Inspection Reports for Peninsula Del Rey

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

The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety and health regulations. No fire safety hazards or deficiencies were observed, and resident and staff records were complete and up to date. Medications and hazardous materials were securely stored.

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations that facility staff refused to assist a resident with a CPAP machine and were unable to effectively communicate with the resident due to a language barrier.

The investigation found that although there were several attempts to assist the resident with the CPAP machine, the resident did not want to use it. The allegation of staff refusing assistance was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. The allegation of communication barriers was found to be unfounded as the resident communicated in English and no interpreter was requested.

The complaint involved allegations that staff refused to assist a resident with a CPAP machine and were unable to communicate effectively due to a language barrier. The investigation included interviews with staff, the resident, and a police officer. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated and unfounded respectively.

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations regarding staff behavior, adequacy of food service, and residents' dignity in personal relationships with staff and others.

The investigation found that although some allegations may have occurred, there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the claims. Staff followed food safety protocols when disposing of returned food and provided replacement meals. Residents interviewed expressed satisfaction with staff and the facility environment.

The complaint involved allegations of staff displaying inappropriate behavior in front of residents, failure to ensure adequate food service, and failure to accord residents dignity in personal relationships. The investigation concluded the allegations were unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

An unannounced required 1 year annual inspection visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations.

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and observed compliance with safety, infection control, and physical plant requirements. No citations were issued during this inspection.

An unannounced post licensing inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

The facility was toured and inspected with no safety hazards observed. Infection control measures, medication storage, fire safety equipment, and resident rooms met regulatory requirements. No citations were issued.

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations received on 2023-02-27 regarding staff financial abuse, non-adherence to the Admission's Agreement, and unmet resident toileting needs.

After reviewing documents and conducting interviews, the Licensing Program Analyst was unable to substantiate the allegations due to lack of sufficient evidence. No citations were issued.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated as there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations occurred.

The visit was an unannounced Required - 1 Year inspection to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations.

No deficiencies were observed or cited during the inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with regulations including safety, medication storage, infection control, and environmental conditions.

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that facility staff did not answer a resident's call button in a timely manner.

The investigation found that the allegation was unsubstantiated. Interviews with the administrator, assisted living director, business office manager, front desk receptionist, and med-tech indicated that the resident's call was responded to according to facility protocol, and the resident confirmed no assistance was needed.

The complaint alleged that facility staff did not answer a resident's call button in a timely manner on 08/20/2023. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to allegations received on 04/13/2023 regarding staff withholding food from residents, staff not treating residents with dignity and respect, and staff retaliating against a resident for filing a complaint.

The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Interviews with the administrator, staff, and residents indicated that food was not withheld from residents, staff treated residents with dignity and respect, and there was no retaliation against residents for filing complaints. The allegations were deemed unsubstantiated or unfounded.

The complaint investigation addressed three allegations: 1) staff withholding food from residents, 2) staff not treating residents with dignity and respect, and 3) staff retaliating against a resident for filing a complaint. The findings concluded the first two allegations were unsubstantiated and the third was unfounded.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2021-09-01 alleging inadequate care and supervision, unqualified staff, unauthorized treatments, improper incident reporting, and medication mishandling.

Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence. Staffing levels and training records were reviewed, but it could not be confirmed if medication training was up to date. Medication administration procedures were observed but lacked sufficient evidence to confirm violations.

The complaint was unsubstantiated after investigation. Allegations included inappropriate care and supervision, unqualified staff, unauthorized treatments, improper incident reporting, and medication mishandling. Partial record reviews and observations did not provide sufficient evidence to prove violations.

The visit was a Case Management - Deficiencies inspection conducted due to reports of residents and staff with COVID infection and failure to timely report these infections to the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD).

The facility failed to report COVID infections among staff in a timely manner, including 12 staff infections in January 2022 and a prior COVID positive staff case in July 2021. Clients were not tested despite public health recommendations. This failure posed a potential health and safety risk.

Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to allegations that an unqualified staff member checked residents' blood sugar levels, administered insulin, and gave medication to residents.

After interviews with facility staff, review of training and medication records, and evaluation by the Licensing Program Analyst, all allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence and confirmation that only properly trained staff assisted residents with medication using approved techniques.

The complaint involved allegations that an unqualified staff member checked residents' blood sugar levels, administered insulin, and gave medication. The investigation found no evidence to substantiate these allegations, and they were deemed unsubstantiated.