Inspection Reports for Sierra Village

CA, 93277

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Inspection Report Summary

Most inspections at Sierra Village Assisted Living Facility found no deficiencies or only minor issues, with several complaint investigations unsubstantiated. The most recent report from May 7, 2025, cited a deficiency for two medications not logged in the Medication Administration Record Sheet, which posed an immediate health and safety risk. Earlier reports noted an ice machine with black residue in June 2024 and a staff member lacking fingerprint clearance in May 2022, the latter resulting in a $500 fine. These issues primarily involved medication management, equipment cleanliness, and staff compliance, with no patterns of repeated severe problems. The facility’s record shows some isolated concerns but generally meets regulatory requirements, with no deficiencies found in the most recent prior inspection in April 2023.

Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 0.6 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

85% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 67% occupied

Based on a May 2025 inspection.

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

Census over time

0 6 12 18 24 30 Jun 2021 May 2022 Jul 2022 Apr 2023 Jun 2024 May 2025

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 10 Capacity: 15 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at Sierra Village Assisted Living Facility.

Findings
The facility was generally compliant with clear pathways, adequate seating, proper equipment, and required documentation. However, two medications were found not logged in the Medication Administration Record Sheet (MARS), posing an immediate health and safety risk, resulting in cited deficiencies.

Deficiencies (1)
Two medications were not logged in the resident's MARS sheet, violating the requirement to maintain a record of dosages of centrally stored medications.
Report Facts
Medications not logged: 2 Capacity: 15 Census: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
McKayla TurnerAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in report narrative
Renata PuckettAdministrator/DirectorFacility Administrator/Director mentioned in report
Jacques LeffallLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 11 Capacity: 22 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jun 21, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with regulations at the Sierra Village Assisted Living Facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility generally compliant with regulations, including clear pathways, adequate furniture, and proper medication storage. However, a deficiency was cited for an ice machine observed with black residue, posing an immediate health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
Ice machine observed with black residue in and around the ice dispenser area posing an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk.
Report Facts
Deficiencies cited: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kamaldeep KaurLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and signed the report
Renata PuckettAdministrator/DirectorFacility administrator present during inspection
McKayla TurnerAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
See MouaLicensing Program Manager/SupervisorNamed as supervisor and licensing program manager

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 9 Capacity: 22 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 26, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at the assisted living facility.

Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies. The facility was observed to be in compliance with safety, health, and administrative requirements including clear pathways, adequate food supply, proper room furnishings, safety equipment maintenance, secure medication storage, and staff certification.

Report Facts
Capacity: 22 Census: 9

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Renata PuckettAdministratorAdministrator present during inspection and exit interview
Kamaldeep KaurLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection
McKayla TurnerSupervisorStaff who granted entry and accompanied the facility tour

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 11 Capacity: 22 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 14, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by a complaint received on 2022-06-13 alleging that a resident was denied visitation at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that a resident was denied visitation at the facility. The allegation was investigated and found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that residents were permitted visitors and the allegation was determined to be unfounded, meaning the complaint was false or without reasonable basis.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mai YangLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings.
Renata PuckettAdministratorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 11 Capacity: 22 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 27, 2022

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced annual inspection focused on infection control conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.

Findings
The facility was generally clean and maintained social distancing and infection control measures, but a deficiency was found regarding a staff member not having fingerprint clearance, which posed an immediate risk to resident safety. An immediate civil penalty of $500 was assessed.

Deficiencies (1)
Staff working at the facility was not fingerprinted cleared as required, posing an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents.
Report Facts
Civil Penalty: 500 PPE supply duration: 30 Capacity: 22 Census: 11

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Mai YangLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and cited the deficiency
Melinda HoffmannLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor overseeing the inspection
Renata PuckettAdministratorFacility administrator involved in the inspection and deficiency discussion

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Annual Inspection
Census: 12 Capacity: 22 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 8, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations at Sierra Village Assisted Living Facility.

Findings
The inspection found that infection control measures were in place including visitor log-in, temperature checks, mask use, hand sanitizer availability, and social distancing. Food supplies and cleaning supplies were appropriately stored, and staff had infection control training. The facility had an updated mitigation plan on file.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Belinda CoulsonAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and discussed the purpose of the visit.
Shawna DoucetteLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection.
Sergiy PidgirnyLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report header.

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