Inspection Reports for Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

1837 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, United States, CA, 90254

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Inspection Report Summary

Most inspections found no deficiencies, including the most recent annual inspection on May 21, 2025, which was clean with no citations. Earlier reports showed some issues, notably a substantiated complaint in November 2023 where neglect led to a resident developing a severe pressure injury, and a March 2023 visit that cited the facility for retaining a resident with a prohibited health condition and administrative lapses. Other deficiencies involved plumbing disrepair causing lack of hot water in late 2021, but the majority of complaint investigations, including those about staffing and refund delays, were unsubstantiated. The facility appears to have improved over time, with recent inspections showing no deficiencies after earlier problems. Minor or isolated issues were otherwise noted, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports.

Deficiencies per Year

4 3 2 1 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
High Moderate

Census Over Time

60 90 120 150 Nov '20 Nov '21 Sep '22 Apr '23 Apr '24 May '25
Census Capacity
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 77 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 May 21, 2025
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required visit was conducted focusing primarily on infection control measures and using the new CARE Inspection Tool to review 12 domains including infection control, staffing, resident rights, food service, and emergency preparedness.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all audited Title 22 regulated areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and food service, medication storage, common areas, safety equipment, emergency preparedness, environmental safety, staff training, and administrative compliance. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 113.3 Fire drill date: May 8, 2025
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Anita CsukardiExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and received the Facility Evaluation Report
Pamela BunkerLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced annual inspection
Stephanie CifuentesLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 78 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 18, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Required-1-year annual visit conducted to assess compliance with regulatory standards and facility conditions.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with clean, clear, and hazard-free walkways and bathrooms. All required documentation, medications, and safety equipment were in order. No deficiencies or citations were observed during the inspection.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for medication: 6 Resident files reviewed: 8 Staff files reviewed: 7 Fire extinguishers: 12 Emergency drill date: Apr 18, 2024
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
David EspañaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Anita CsukardiExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 78 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 2, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding an allegation that a resident sustained a pressure injury while in care.
Findings
The investigation found that due to neglect and lack of supervision, Resident #1 developed an unstageable pressure injury on the coccyx while in care. The allegation was substantiated based on records review, staff interviews, and evidence gathered.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The allegation was that a resident sustained a pressure injury while in care. The investigation confirmed neglect/lack of supervision leading to the injury. An enhanced civil penalty determination is pending related to serious bodily injury.
Severity Breakdown
Type A: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide wound care and repositioning for Resident #1's coccyx pressure injury between 5/23/2020 and 5/30/2020, resulting in progression to a Stage 4 pressure injury.Type A
Report Facts
Capacity: 142 Census: 78 Deficiency count: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 3, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric MensahAdministratorNamed in relation to the complaint investigation and exit interview
Lourdes MontoyaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Stephanie CifuentesLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 70 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 12, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced required annual visit was conducted using the full CARE tools to evaluate compliance with regulations and facility conditions.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with clean and sanitary conditions throughout. No deficiencies or citations were observed during the inspection. Residents and staff interviews were positive.
Report Facts
Fire extinguishers: 12 Resident files reviewed: 5 Staff files reviewed: 5 Medications reviewed: 5 Beds: 94 Bathrooms: 99 Fire alarm last inspected: Mar 11, 2023 Emergency drill last conducted: Mar 24, 2023 PPE supply duration: 90 Perishable food supply duration: 3 Nonperishable food supply duration: 7
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric K MensahExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and participated in exit interview
Wendy GibbsLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Eva M AlvarezLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report
Inspection Report Census: 71 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 2 Mar 22, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to investigate deficiencies related to retaining a resident with a prohibited health condition and to discuss exception requests.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited for retaining a resident with an unstageable pressure injury, which is a prohibited health condition, and for the administrator's failure to timely request an exception as required by Title 22 regulations.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Retaining resident R1 with an unstageable pressure injury, a prohibited health condition.Type B
Administrator failed to adhere to Title 22 regulations and failed to timely request an exception for a prohibited health condition.Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 142 Census: 71
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Eric K MensahAdministratorNamed in relation to deficiencies and during the visit
Jeremiah RandleLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit and authored the report
Stephanie CifuentesLicensing Program ManagerSupervisor overseeing the inspection
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Census: 79 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 11, 2022
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual required and infection control visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulations and infection control practices at the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with no deficiencies observed. Infection control practices were adequate, including sanitizing stations, PPE availability, and staff mask usage. No citations or technical advisories were issued.
Report Facts
Resident file count: 5 Staff file count: 5 Fire extinguisher count: 12 Hot water temperature: 108.3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ana SotoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and infection control visit
Ami MehtaExecutive DirectorFacility representative during inspection and exit interview
Edith DuruReminiscence CoordinatorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Inspection Report Census: 77 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Apr 19, 2022
Visit Reason
A Case Management visit was initiated to investigate an incident report and Death Report regarding a resident's passing on 3/12/22.
Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews, reviewed relevant documents, and toured the facility. No deficiencies were observed during the health and safety check, but additional time is needed to complete the investigation.
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Martessa BrownLicensing Program AnalystConducted the case management visit and investigation.
Janelle OdishooAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst and participated in the investigation.
Lennora FolkesResident Care DirectorAssisted with the health and safety check during the visit.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 80 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 1 Nov 2, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by a complaint received on 12/09/2020 regarding facility plumbing being in disrepair and staff mishandling residents' personal belongings.
Findings
The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility plumbing was in disrepair, resulting in residents lacking hot water for a substantial time without proper notification to the licensing agency. The allegation regarding mishandling of residents' personal belongings was found to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated for the allegation that facility plumbing was in disrepair causing lack of hot water affecting residents. The allegation that staff mishandled residents' personal belongings was unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Maintenance & Operation 8703(a): The facility was not clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair as residents did not have hot water for a substantial amount of time and CCLD was not notified of the incident.Type B
Report Facts
Capacity: 142 Census: 80 Deficiency count: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Nov 9, 2021
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travis MorrisAdministratorInterviewed regarding plumbing issues and incident reporting
Janelle OdishooFacility AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Ami MehtaResident Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Martessa BrownLicensing Program AnalystConducted complaint investigation and interviews
Janae HammondLicensing Program ManagerOversaw complaint investigation
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 76 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Aug 6, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following a complaint received on 03/26/2021 alleging insufficient staff numbers to meet residents' needs.
Findings
The investigation included interviews and record reviews and found that the facility had sufficient staff for all shifts, including a newly hired coordinator for the memory care unit. Residents interviewed reported their needs were being met, and staff schedules confirmed adequate staffing. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were not sufficient in numbers to provide necessary services to meet residents' needs. The investigation found no evidence to substantiate this allegation, and it was determined unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Capacity: 142 Census: 76 Staff shifts: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travis MorrisExecutive DirectorInterviewed during investigation and exit interview
Ana SotoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Janae HammondLicensing Program ManagerOversaw the complaint investigation
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 79 Capacity: 142 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 6, 2020
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding the allegation that staff failed to issue a refund to a resident who vacated the unit.
Findings
The investigation found that the refund process was delayed due to errors on the move-out form, but the refund was eventually processed and sent to the resident's family. There was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation, so the allegation was unsubstantiated.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff failed to issue a refund to a resident who vacated the facility. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated after investigation revealed the refund was delayed due to paperwork errors but was ultimately issued and received.
Report Facts
Capacity: 142 Census: 79
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travis MorrisAdministratorInterviewed regarding refund process and investigation findings
Ami MehtaResident Care DirectorParticipated in telephonic complaint investigation and exit interview
Jey CardenasLicensing Program AnalystConducted complaint investigation and authored report
Angela J KendrickLicensing Program ManagerOversaw complaint investigation

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