Inspection Report Summary for Spring Lake Village

Spring Lake Village has undergone a series of required and incident inspections by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing (CCLD). Over the past two years the facility has consistently demonstrated compliance with licensing standards, with inspectors noting a clean, well‑maintained environment, adequate supplies, and staff who are fully vaccinated and properly fit‑tested for respirators. Infection‑control practices—central medication storage, locked toxin carts, and readily available hand sanitizer—were consistently observed, and the facility’s 100 % vaccination rate led to the discontinuation of routine surveillance testing.

Despite these strengths, the inspections highlighted several procedural gaps. In the July 2021 visit, visitors were not screened at the main entrance before entering the assisted‑living and memory‑care wings, prompting a reminder to enforce existing screening protocols. An August 2023 inspection uncovered one unlocked medication cart, a violation of the licensing requirement that medication be inaccessible to residents, and the absence of the Community Care Licensing phone number on the emergency‑disaster plan. The case‑management incident inspection in July 2023 found no deficiencies in the resident’s file, underscoring that the issue, if any, was not systemic. Throughout all visits, inspectors noted that the facility’s fire‑safety equipment—extinguishers, smoke and carbon‑monoxide detectors, and evacuation drills—remained in compliance.

The pattern that emerges is one of solid, ongoing compliance punctuated by isolated, low‑risk lapses that have been promptly identified and addressed. The facility’s leadership responded to each corrective suggestion, with documentation of updated policies and training where necessary. No major deficiencies were cited in any of the inspections, and the repeated affirmations of safety and quality indicate a stable operational baseline. Continued vigilance, particularly in visitor screening and medication storage procedures, will help maintain the facility’s high standards and prevent future technical violations.