Inspection Reports for Sunrise of Danville

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Inspection Report Summary

Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent complaint investigation on September 4, 2025, which found the kitchen clean and infection control procedures properly followed. Earlier reports showed a few isolated issues, such as unlocked sharps containers and hazardous items accessible to residents with dementia in January 2024, and missing health screenings for some staff members in 2022 and 2024. There was also a single deficiency cited in October 2023 related to insufficient supervision after a resident left the facility unassisted. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, including concerns about food service, care, and billing. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, with recent inspections consistently free of deficiencies.

Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 1.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

68% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Census

Latest occupancy rate 87% occupied

Based on a September 2025 inspection.

Census over time

54 63 72 81 90 99 May 2022 Jan 2024 Jan 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 77 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 4, 2025

Visit Reason
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-07-01 regarding inadequate food service, kitchen cleanliness, infection control procedures, and communication with residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint was unsubstantiated after investigation. Allegations included inadequate food service, unclean kitchen, failure to follow infection control procedures, and poor communication with residents. Evidence did not support these claims.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiated evidence supporting the allegations. The kitchen was observed clean, food quality was satisfactory, infection control procedures were followed appropriately, and residents expressed satisfaction with food quality. No deficiencies were cited.

Report Facts
Capacity: 89 Census: 77

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alona Gomez Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Sonya Currie Assisted Living Coordinator Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Kirsten Korfhage Administrator Facility administrator named in report header
Abbie Apolinario Sr General Manager Spoke with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 74 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by allegations received on 2025-01-30 regarding improper care, billing invoice issues, and refund concerns at Sunrise Assisted Living of Danville.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved three allegations: staff did not provide proper care to a resident, did not provide detailed monthly billing invoices to the resident's responsible party, and did not give a refund to the resident's responsible party. The investigation found these allegations unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.
Findings
The investigation included interviews, facility tour, and file reviews. The allegations were found to be unsubstantiated as there was no preponderance of evidence proving improper care or billing violations. Billing statements showed a remaining balance owed, indicating no refund was due.

Report Facts
Capacity: 89 Census: 74 Remaining balance owed: 9288 Daily room rate: 189 Daily medication level 1 charge: 25 Daily level 2 care charge: 72 Daily room rate: 207 Daily medication level 1 charge: 27

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Leslie Guerrero Memory Care Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Alona Gomez Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation
Kirsten Korfhage Administrator Facility administrator named in report header

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a result of a priority 1 complaint to perform a Health & Safety inspection at the facility.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a priority 1 complaint. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and found no deficiencies. All safety measures including hot water temperature, food supplies, medication storage, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, first-aid kit, and fire extinguisher were in compliance. Indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 115 Hot water temperature: 117.1 Hot water temperature: 110.8 Non-perishable food supply duration: 7 Perishable food supply duration: 2 Refrigerator temperature: 40 Freezer temperature: 0 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Mar 14, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Abbie Apolinario Sr General Manager Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Alona Gomez Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the Health & Safety inspection
Yvonne Flores-Larios Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 67 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 29, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a required 1-Year Annual inspection conducted unannounced to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The inspection included a tour of the facility, review of resident and staff records, and verification of safety measures such as fire clearance, emergency plans, and environmental conditions.

Report Facts
Residents records reviewed: 6 Staff records reviewed: 6 Staff fingerprint clearance: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jeffery Jackson Resident Care Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and facility tour

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 66 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff were not meeting a resident's showering needs while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not meeting a resident's showering needs. The allegation was unsubstantiated after investigation.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and the resident, and review of care plans and bath logs. The resident's bath schedule was changed from five times a week to once a week per their preference. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.

Report Facts
Documented baths: 90 Bath refusals: 7 Bath unavailability: 3 Capacity: 89 Census: 66

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Alona Gomez Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Maria Salonga Assisted Living Coordinator Interviewed during the investigation and provided information on resident bath schedule
Kirsten Korfhage Administrator Facility administrator named in the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 80 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jan 11, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations at Sunrise Assisted Living of Danville.

Findings
The inspection found unlocked sharps disposal containers and dangerous items accessible to residents with dementia, as well as a staff member lacking a required health screening and TB test on file. The Executive Director promptly removed hazardous items during the visit and plans to ensure compliance with health screening requirements.

Deficiencies (3)
Unlocked full sharps disposal container found in resident R5's room.
Dangerous items including Virex cleaner, scissors, prescription powder, scissors, and whiskey found in residents R1 and R3's apartments.
Staff member S4 does not have a health screening or TB test on file.
Report Facts
Capacity: 89 Census: 80 Deficiencies cited: 2 POC Due Date: Jan 12, 2024 POC Due Date: Feb 1, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kirsten Korfhage Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and responsible for corrective actions
Alona Gomez Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection and authored the report
Yvonne Flores-Larios Licensing Program Manager Supervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 78 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Oct 19, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management inspection regarding an AWOL incident report for Resident 1 that occurred on 2023-09-20.

Findings
The facility was found deficient for failing to comply with regulations requiring care and supervision to meet individual resident needs, as Resident 1 left the facility unassisted contrary to physician orders. A deficiency was cited under California Code of Regulation, Title 22.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide care, supervision, and services sufficient to meet individual resident needs, evidenced by Resident 1 leaving the facility unassisted contrary to physician's report.
Report Facts
Capacity: 89 Census: 78 Plan of Correction Due Date: Oct 26, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kirsten Korfhage Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection and discussed deficiencies
Alona Gomez Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection and signed the report
Yvonne Flores-Larios Licensing Program Manager Supervised the inspection and signed the report

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 72 Capacity: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 23, 2022

Visit Reason
Unannounced Infection Control Inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts to assess compliance with infection control and personnel health screening requirements.

Findings
The facility generally maintained proper infection control practices including PPE use, sanitation, and food supply. However, a deficiency was found where two staff members (S1 and S2) did not have health screening and TB test records on file, posing a potential health and safety risk.

Deficiencies (1)
S1 and S2 do not have health screening and TB test on file.
Report Facts
Staff records reviewed: 6 Staff with health screening and TB test on file: 4 POC Due Date: Jun 8, 2022

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kirsten Korfhage Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection
Harpreet Humpal Licensing Program Manager Named in report as Licensing Program Manager
Lizette Francisco Licensing Program Analyst Conducted inspection and authored report

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