Inspection Reports for
Safe Harbor Elder Care

3301 Lomas Serenas Dr, Escondido, CA 92029, United States, CA, 92029

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 1.4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

65% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2024
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 100% occupied

Based on a March 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

0 3 6 9 12 Jun 2021 Mar 2022 Mar 2024 Nov 2024 Feb 2026 Mar 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 19, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well maintained, and in compliance with all licensing requirements. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Number of staff files reviewed: 2 Number of resident files reviewed: 2 Fire/earthquake drill date: Jan 22, 2026

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Aziz FaiziLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Carolyn TubaLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager
Gaurav RathiAdministratorFacility administrator
Nikita MundhadaAdministrator informed of visit by phone and arrived later
Veronika GallindoCaregiverMet Licensing Program Analyst at start of visit
Veronica ZavalaCaregiverGreeted and granted entry to Licensing Program Analyst

Inspection Report

Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 18, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced Case Management Visit was conducted to evaluate health checks and compliance with licensing requirements at the facility.

Findings
No health or safety issues were observed during the visit. One deficiency was issued for not associating a staff member to the facility roster prior to working, which was cleared during the visit.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to associate a staff member to the facility roster prior to working, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents.
Report Facts
Residents present: 4 Staff present: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator and involved in associating staff during the visit
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Janira ArreolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management Visit
Carolyn TubaLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 14, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced Case Management Visit was conducted to perform health checks and assess compliance at the facility.

Findings
One staff member present during the visit did not have a criminal record clearance and had been working for more than five days; the staff was escorted off the premises and a deficiency was issued. No other health or safety issues were observed.

Deficiencies (1)
Staff present during the visit did not have a criminal record clearance and had been working for more than five days.
Report Facts
Residents present: 4 Staff present: 3 Days staff worked without clearance: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janira ArreolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management Visit
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Gaurav RathiAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator/Director named in the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 14, 2025

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

Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, well-maintained, and compliant with infection control, physical plant, food service, care and supervision, and record-keeping requirements. However, a deficiency was cited for one staff member who worked without receiving a required criminal record clearance prior to employment, resulting in a civil penalty.

Deficiencies (1)
One staff member was not cleared prior to working at the facility, violating criminal record clearance requirements.
Report Facts
Staff present: 3 Residents present: 4 Client files reviewed: 4 Staff files reviewed: 4 Clients with medication reviewed: 2 Hot water temperature: 115.3 Plan of Correction Due Date: Mar 15, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Janira ArreolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Tricia DanielsonLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor of the Licensing Program Analyst
Gaurav RathiAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator/Director listed in report

Inspection Report

Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 14, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced Case Management Visit was conducted to perform health checks and assess compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
One staff member was found working without a criminal record clearance and was escorted off the premises. A deficiency was issued related to this finding. No other health or safety issues were observed during the visit.

Deficiencies (1)
Staff member present during the visit did not have a criminal record clearance and had been working for more than 5 days.
Report Facts
Residents present: 4 Staff present: 3 Days staff worked without clearance: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Janira ArreolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management Visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 14, 2025

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Janira Arreola conducted an unannounced annual required visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be generally clean and well-maintained with adequate staff and proper infection control measures. However, a deficiency was cited for one staff member who worked without a required criminal record clearance, resulting in a civil penalty.

Deficiencies (1)
One staff member was not cleared prior to working at the facility, violating criminal record clearance requirements.
Report Facts
Staff present: 3 Residents present: 4 Client files reviewed: 4 Staff files reviewed: 4 Plan of Correction Due Date: Mar 15, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janira ArreolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and cited deficiency
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Gaurav RathiAdministrator/DirectorFacility administrator listed in report
Tricia DanielsonSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations received on 2024-11-07 regarding facility staff recording a resident without consent and failure to assist a resident after a fall.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that facility staff recorded a resident without consent. The allegation that staff did not assist a resident after a fall was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The allegation that facility staff recorded a resident without consent was substantiated based on interviews and record reviews showing photos and videos were taken without the resident's consent. The allegation that staff did not assist a resident after a fall was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Deficiencies (1)
Licensee did not ensure Resident One's personal rights when taking a photograph or recording without their consent, posing a personal rights, health, and safety risk.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 29, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sara MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorFacility administrator met during investigation and named in findings
Gaurav RathiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in report header
Tricia DanielsonSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 22, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted regarding an allegation that a staff member hit a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff hit a resident. Interviews with residents and staff did not confirm the allegation. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included observations, interviews, and records review. The allegation that a staff member smacked a resident was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sara MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit.
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation.
Gaurav RathiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Nov 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate allegations including that facility staff recorded a resident without consent and that staff did not assist a resident after a fall.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that facility staff recorded a resident without consent. The allegation that staff did not assist a resident after a fall was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff took photographs and videos of Resident One without their consent, violating personal rights. Another allegation that staff did not assist the resident after a fall was unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence. The facility was cited for failure to ensure personal rights related to unauthorized photography.

Deficiencies (1)
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a)(1) To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons. Licensee did not ensure Resident One's personal rights when taking photographs or recordings without consent.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 29, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sara MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorFacility administrator met during investigation and involved in findings
Gaurav RathiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 22, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that a staff member hit a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a staff member (S1) hit Resident One (R1) on the left hip. Interviews with the resident and staff did not confirm the allegation. Residents reported feeling safe and no witnesses confirmed the incident. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included interviews, observations, and records review. The allegation that a staff member smacked a resident was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Sara MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Tricia DanielsonLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 21, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 09/25/2020 regarding medication administration, resident rights violations, staff training, supervision, resident assessments, and food quality at Safe Harbor Elder Care.

Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that the licensee did not follow physician's orders, violated resident's personal rights, failed to provide appropriate staff training and supervision, did not properly assess resident needs, and served poor quality food. The investigation concluded these allegations were unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations.
Findings
The investigation found no credible evidence to substantiate any of the allegations. Medication administration records, staff interviews, and resident feedback indicated compliance with physician orders, proper staff training, adequate supervision, appropriate resident assessments, and good food quality.

Report Facts
Residents present: 6 Licensed capacity: 6 Staff scheduled: 3 Staff scheduled: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Marisela Garcia-CentenoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorFacility administrator met during the investigation and exit interview
Denise PowellSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the complaint investigation
Gaurav RathiFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 21, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to a complaint received on 2020-09-25 alleging multiple violations including failure to follow physician's orders, violation of residents' personal rights, inadequate staff training and supervision, improper resident assessments, and poor food quality.

Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated after investigation. Allegations included failure to follow physician's orders, violation of residents' personal rights, inadequate staff training and supervision, improper resident assessments, and poor food quality. No credible evidence was found to support these claims.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence to substantiate the allegations. Medication administration records, staff interviews, and resident feedback indicated compliance with physician orders, proper staff training, adequate supervision, proper resident assessments, and good quality food. No incidents or violations were confirmed.

Report Facts
Residents present: 6 Licensed capacity: 6 Staff scheduled: 3 Staff scheduled: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Marisela Garcia-CentenoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorFacility representative met during investigation and exit interview
Denise PowellLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager
Gaurav RathiAdministratorNamed as facility administrator

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 12, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Required Annual Inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations.

Findings
The facility was inspected inside and outside with no obstructions found. All physical plant requirements, safety equipment, medication storage, food supply, and care supervision met regulatory standards. No Title 22, Division 6 Regulation violations were observed or cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiAdministratorFacility Administrator present during inspection
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorAdministrator met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Venus MixsonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Jazmond D HarrisLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 12, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required Annual Inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations with no violations cited. The physical plant, medication storage, food service, care and supervision, and records were all inspected and found satisfactory.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Venus MixsonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and evaluation
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorFacility Administrator met during inspection and received report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 12, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Chinwe Nwogene made an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection focused on infection control at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including Covid-19 postings, hand hygiene supplies, PPE supplies, and a plan to monitor residents for changes in condition. No deficiencies were noted at the time of the visit.

Report Facts
Staff present: 2 Restrooms: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
Chinwe NwogeneLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Deborah MullenLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 12, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Chinwe Nwogene made an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection focused on infection control at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including Covid-19 postings, hand hygiene supplies, a plan for monitoring residents, and PPE supplies. No deficiencies were noted at the time of the visit.

Report Facts
Staff present: 2 Restrooms: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Chinwe NwogeneLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and made observations regarding infection control
Nikita MundhadaAdministratorFacility administrator who was informed of the purpose of the visit and received the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 30, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff provided unprescribed medication to a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff provided unprescribed medication to a resident for pain. The investigation did not find substantial evidence to support this allegation, and it was found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included a tour, observations, records review, and interviews, which found no evidence of unprescribed medication being given. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kayla HilarioLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Icela EstradaRegional ManagerConducted the complaint investigation
Molly HernandezCaregiverMet with investigators during the visit
John RanteSupervisorNamed as supervisor in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 30, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff provided unprescribed medication to a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff provided unprescribed medication to a resident for pain. The investigation did not produce substantial evidence to meet the preponderance of evidence standard; therefore, the allegation was found unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation included a tour, observations, records review, and interviews. No evidence was found to support the allegation; medications were administered as prescribed and no unprescribed medications were observed or reported. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kayla HilarioLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
John RanteLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Molly HernandezCaregiverInterviewed during the investigation and participated in exit interview
Gaurav RathiAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 26, 2021

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Eva Torres conducted a case management visit to amend a report that was created on 06/09/21.

Findings
During the visit, the analyst met with the administrator, informed them of the purpose of the visit, obtained their signature on the amended report, and conducted an exit interview providing Licensee Rights and a copy of the report.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eva TorresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit and obtained signature on amended report
Gaurav RathiAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Census: 5 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 26, 2021

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Eva Torres conducted a case management visit to amend a report that was created on 06/09/21.

Findings
During the visit, the Licensing Program Analyst met with the administrator, informed them of the purpose of the visit, obtained their signature on the amended report, and conducted an exit interview providing Licensee Rights and a copy of the report.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gauravi RathiAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the case management visit.
Eva TorresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit and obtained signatures on the amended report.
Denise PowellLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 9, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff administered resident medication without a physician's order.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff administered a discontinued medication to Resident #1 without a physician's order from June through September 2020. The investigation included review of medical records, medication logs, and interviews. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation. Records and interviews showed that the medication in question was administered as prescribed on September 1, 2020, and the medication was listed as PRN. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiAdministratorMet with during investigation and exit interview
Evangelica TorresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Rebecca HedgecockSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 9, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted due to an allegation that staff administered resident medication without a physician's order.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff administered medication M1 to Resident #1 without a physician's order from June through September 2020. Interviews and record reviews showed the medication was listed as PRN and not discontinued by the physician until September 10, 2020. Staff interviews did not support the allegation, and evidence was inconsistent, resulting in an unsubstantiated finding.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that the licensee administered a discontinued medication to Resident #1 without a physician's order; therefore, the complaint was unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiAdministratorMet with during investigation and exit interview
Evangelica TorresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Rebecca HedgecockLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

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