Inspection Reports for Sunlit Gardens

The inspection visit was conducted for a prelicensing evaluation of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living Facility to assess compliance with licensing requirements for initial operation.

The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations with no deficiencies noted. The facility has adequate accommodations, safety equipment, emergency supplies, and operational systems in place.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that staff were not providing adequate activities for residents in care.

Interviews with residents and staff, as well as a walk-through of the facility, revealed that activities such as music events, arts and crafts, bingo, and domino games were provided. Most residents reported that activities were available, and staff confirmed the provision of various activities. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

The complaint alleged that staff were not providing adequate activities for residents. After investigation, the allegation was unsubstantiated.

The visit was an unannounced required comprehensive annual inspection of the Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living Facility to assess compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was generally clean, in good repair, and operating safely with sufficient staffing and supplies. However, deficiencies were cited related to staff CPR/First Aid certification, criminal background clearance, and incomplete personnel files.

The visit was a case management visit conducted by Licensing Program Analyst Paola Guerrero to update the facility's file and issue a new license reflecting approved changes for bedridden residents and secured perimeters in Buildings B and C.

The facility received an approved fire clearance for 24 bedridden residents in Buildings B and C, which are also approved for delayed egress and secured perimeters. The capacity of 172 remains unchanged. The Licensing Program Analyst met with the Facility Administrator and discussed the report during an exit interview.

An announced Prelicensing visit was conducted to evaluate the facility for readiness for licensure.

The facility was evaluated in accordance with California Code of Regulation Title 22 Chapter 6, Division 8, and was found ready for licensure. Proper postings were observed throughout the facility, and a COMP III orientation was conducted with the administrator and staff.

The visit was conducted as a Component II evaluation for a Change in Ownership (CHOW) application for the Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE).

The Component II completion was successful, confirming that the applicants and administrator understand community care facility licensing laws, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing requirements, restrictive health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.