Inspection Reports for
Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community

CA, 92026

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Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 0.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

93% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 70% occupied

Based on a March 2026 inspection.

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

Occupancy over time

40 60 80 100 120 Mar 2021 Apr 2023 Oct 2023 Apr 2024 Mar 2026

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 73 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 24, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Kyle Wellington to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at Silverado Senior Living-Escondido.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations. Observations included safe and clean food storage, secured medications, unobstructed exits, and proper fire safety equipment. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Report Facts
Staff members: 87 Hospice waiver capacity: 30 Residents receiving hospice services: 12 Fire extinguisher last service date: Mar 2, 2026 Fire alarm inspection date: Mar 9, 2026 Last fire drill date: Feb 17, 2026 Perishable food supply: 2 Non-perishable food supply: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZuletaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Kyle WellingtonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Carolyn TubaLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header and signature

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 62 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 28, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, including fire safety, food storage, and medication security. No issues or concerns were observed during the visit.

Report Facts
Hospice waiver residents: 12 Fire extinguisher last service date: Mar 5, 2025 Fire alarm inspection date: Mar 5, 2025 Last fire drill date: Mar 8, 2025 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZulettaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and was informed of the purpose of the visit.
Janette RomeroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced annual inspection visit.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 62 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 28, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted for a required annual inspection of the Silverado Senior Living-Escondido facility.

Findings
The facility was observed to be in compliance with fire safety, food storage, and medication security requirements. No issues or concerns were noted during the visit.

Report Facts
Hospice residents: 12 Hospice waiver capacity: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZulettaAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
Janette RomeroLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
Tricia DanielsonLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 17, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced collateral visit was conducted to collect records and conduct interviews at the facility.

Findings
No immediate health or safety concerns were observed during the visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZulettaExecutive DirectorMet with during the visit and exit interview.
Sabel MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced collateral visit.
Simon JacobLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 17, 2025

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Sabel Martinez conducted an unannounced collateral visit to collect records and conduct interviews at Silverado Senior Living-Escondido facility.

Findings
No immediate health or safety concerns were observed during the visit. An exit interview was conducted with the Executive Director, and a copy of the report and Licensee Rights were provided.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZulettaExecutive DirectorMet with during the inspection and exit interview.
Sabel MartinezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced collateral visit.
Simon JacobSupervisorSupervisor of the licensing evaluation.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 23, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2021-11-19 alleging that the licensee did not accord a resident safe accommodations and did not safeguard the resident's personal property.

Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated after investigation. Three witnesses verified staff compliance with safe accommodations, and resident's personal property was confirmed accounted for and returned by staff OS1.
Findings
The investigation found that staff followed policy regarding safe accommodations and that the resident's personal property was accounted for and returned. Based on interviews and records review, the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 08-AS-20211119083204 Capacity: 104 Census: 61

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Michael ZulettaAdministratorFacility administrator met during the investigation and exit interview
John RanteLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 61 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 23, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations received on 2021-11-19 regarding unsafe accommodations and failure to safeguard resident's personal property at Silverado Senior Living-Escondido.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included failure to accord resident safe accommodations and failure to safeguard resident's personal property. Evidence did not support the allegations.
Findings
The investigation found that staff followed policy to provide safe accommodations and safeguarded resident's personal property. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated based on interviews and records review.

Report Facts
Capacity: 104 Census: 61

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Michael ZulettaAdministratorFacility administrator met during the investigation and exit interview
John RanteSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 60 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 12, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for the memory care facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be clean, well-maintained, and adequately staffed with no regulation violations observed. Infection control, physical plant, food service, care and supervision, record keeping, health-related services, and disaster preparedness were all found to be in compliance.

Report Facts
Staff files reviewed: 5 Resident files reviewed: 5 Disaster drill date: Feb 16, 2024 Visit time began: 1430 Visit time completed: 1800

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZulettaAdministrator In TrainingMet during inspection and exit interview
Shanyn ChapmanFamily Ambassador Dementia Care SpecialistMet during inspection
Jacqueline Shaw RossLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Jazmond D HarrisLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 60 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 12, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for the memory care facility.

Findings
The inspection found the facility to be in compliance with all regulations, including infection control, physical plant conditions, food service, care and supervision, record keeping, health-related services, and disaster preparedness. No violations were observed during the visit.

Report Facts
Staff files reviewed: 5 Resident files reviewed: 5 Disaster drill date: Feb 16, 2024 Food supply duration: 2 Food supply duration: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Michael ZulettaAdministrator In TrainingMet during inspection and received exit interview
Jacqueline Shaw RossLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Jazmond D HarrisSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection
Shanyn ChapmanFamily Ambassador Dementia Care SpecialistMet during inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 62 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 20, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced collateral visit conducted to interview a resident.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst met with the Executive Director and conducted an exit interview. A copy of the report and Licensee Rights were provided to the Executive Director.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie Pacheco-SmithExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and received the report and Licensee Rights.
Natasha PersaudLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced collateral visit and interview.
Lizzette TellezLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Census: 62 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 20, 2023

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Natasha Persaud conducted an unannounced collateral visit to interview a resident at Silverado Senior Living-Escondido facility.

Findings
The visit consisted of an interview with a resident and an exit interview with the Executive Director. No deficiencies or violations were noted in the report.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Natasha PersaudLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced collateral visit.
Kellie Pacheco-SmithExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 12, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to allegations that staff did not provide proper care for a resident, including leaving the resident without clothes and not providing clean linens.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved allegations that staff left a resident pantless on a urine-covered mattress without a sheet and smeared feces in the resident's bathroom and room. The resident reported removing their own pants and not seeking staff assistance. Staff observed the resident unclothed from the waist down but the resident was previously observed fully clothed on a sheeted mattress 30 minutes prior. The complaint was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and a resident, and review of pertinent documents. The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded due to lack of preponderance of evidence and conflicting resident recollections.

Report Facts
Staff interviewed: 3 Resident interviewed: 1 Complaint received date: Jun 7, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tricia DanielsonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Cheryl GoodrichLicensing Program AnalystAssisted in conducting the complaint investigation
Kellie SmithExecutive DirectorMet with LPAs during the investigation
Tana McMillonAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 62 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 12, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following allegations that staff did not provide proper care for a resident, including leaving the resident pantless on a urine-covered mattress and not providing clean linens.

Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated. The allegation that staff did not provide proper care by leaving the resident pantless and without clean linens was investigated but found to lack sufficient evidence to prove the violation occurred.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and a resident, and review of documents. The resident recalled removing their own pants and not seeking staff assistance. Staff observed the resident pantless on a bare mattress covered in feces. However, the resident was observed fully clothed on a sheeted mattress 30 minutes prior. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 104 Census: 62 Staff interviewed: 3 Resident interviewed: 1 Time of visit: 12 Time completed: 14.67

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie SmithExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation
Tricia DanielsonLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation
Cheryl GoodrichLicensing Program AnalystAssisted in conducting the complaint investigation
Jazmond D HarrisSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Tana McMillonAdministratorFacility administrator listed in report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 65 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 13, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, well-maintained, and adequately staffed with proper emergency and disaster preparedness. However, one staff member was found to lack infection control training, which was documented as a deficiency with a plan of correction due by 04/14/2023.

Deficiencies (1)
One staff member did not have infection control training as required by the Infection Control Plan.
Report Facts
Staff files reviewed: 5 Resident files reviewed: 5 Plan of Correction Due Date: Apr 14, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie SmithAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the inspection and involved in deficiency discussion.
Janira ArreolaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Joel EsquivelLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor overseeing the inspection.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 65 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 13, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for a memory care facility serving elderly residents aged 60 and above.

Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, well-maintained, and adequately staffed with proper emergency and disaster preparedness. However, one staff member was found to lack infection control training, which was documented as a deficiency with a plan of correction.

Deficiencies (1)
One staff member did not have infection control training as required by the facility's Infection Control Plan.
Report Facts
Staff files reviewed: 5 Resident files reviewed: 5 Plan of Correction Due Date: Apr 14, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie SmithAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during the inspection and was informed of the visit purpose; involved in plan of correction for infection control training
Janira ArreolaLicensing EvaluatorConducted the inspection and authored the report
Joel EsquivelSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the licensing evaluation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 53 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 24, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection with emphasis on infection control conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control measures, including appropriate COVID-19 postings, sufficient hygiene supplies, PPE availability, and staff training. No deficiencies were observed during the visit.

Report Facts
Capacity: 104 Census: 53

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tricia DanielsonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection
Shanyn ChapmanFamily AmbassadorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 53 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 24, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection with emphasis on infection control at Silverado Senior Living-Escondido facility.

Findings
No deficiencies were observed during the visit. The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control measures including COVID-19 protocols, sufficient hygiene supplies, PPE availability, and staff training.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Tricia DanielsonLicensing Program AnalystConducted the annual inspection with emphasis on infection control.
Shanyn ChapmanFamily AmbassadorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and provided information regarding infection control measures.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Census: 53 Capacity: 104 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 2, 2021

Visit Reason
An announced Pre-Licensing and Component III inspection visit was conducted due to a change of ownership and initial licensing of the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to have appropriate safety features including a sprinkler system, secured perimeter, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The kitchen and food service areas were clean and compliant with regulations. No activities were taking place due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols. The facility maintains locked medication rooms with 24/7 LVN care and locked resident and staff records.

Report Facts
Water temperature: 107 Thermostat temperature: 103 Licensed capacity: 104 Current census: 53 Number of rooms: 46 Perishable food supply: 7 Non-perishable food supply: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie Pacheco-SmithAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and acknowledged receipt of documents
Adam HamerLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Pre-Licensing and Component III inspection visit
Denise PowellLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report

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