Inspection Reports for Sunrise of Westlake Village

An unannounced site visit was made for an annual inspection of the facility to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

The facility was inspected for fire safety, personal accommodations and services, food service, and medication procedures. No deficiencies were observed during the visit, but the inspection was not completed due to time constraints and will be continued at a later date.

The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 Regulations and ensure there are no health and safety hazards.

The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited at the time of the visit. The kitchen was inaccessible to residents, appliances were operable, and food storage was proper. Safety equipment such as smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and emergency evacuation chairs were operational and up to date. Resident rooms and restrooms were clean and properly furnished. The annual inspection was not fully completed due to time constraints and will continue on a follow-up visit.

The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 Regulations and ensure health and safety standards.

The facility was found to be generally compliant with regulations, with clean and functional kitchen and common areas, properly furnished bedrooms and bathrooms, adequate infection control measures, and no medication errors observed. However, some perishable food items were found past their expiration dates and were discarded during the visit. No deficiencies were issued.

The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection with an emphasis on infection control practices and procedures, conducted in conjunction with local and state health departments.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations, with clean and safe common areas, adequate infection control measures, and no deficiencies cited. Due to current COVID-19 positive cases, dining was suspended and meals were delivered to residents' rooms. Staff were reminded to observe proper disinfecting contact times and additional training was recommended.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that staff were restraining a resident in care.

The investigation substantiated that staff restrained Resident #1 by leaving their pants around their ankles and placing a pillow between their legs, which restricted movement and constituted unintentional restraint. Staff confirmed repositioning every two hours and use of heel protectors, but the incident on 06/05/2022 violated safe and comfortable accommodations.

The complaint alleged that staff were restraining a resident by placing them in bed facing the wall, pulling their pants to their ankles, and placing a pillow between their knees. The allegation was substantiated based on interviews, observations, and record review.

An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to an allegation that staff were not providing a comfortable environment for residents, specifically concerning residents smoking on balconies and outside patios causing secondhand smoke to enter the facility.

The investigation found that the facility had designated smoking areas appropriately and had reminded staff, residents, and responsible parties of the smoking policy. Interviews with residents and staff did not corroborate the claim that smoke was entering the facility. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.

The complaint alleged that residents were smoking on balconies and outside patios causing secondhand smoke to enter the facility, creating an uncomfortable environment. The allegation was investigated and found unsubstantiated based on interviews and observations.

Unannounced Case Management visit conducted in response to an incident communicated to the Department on July 8, 2021 involving Resident #1.

No deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. Further investigation is required.

Visit was triggered by a complaint/incident involving Resident #1. Investigation is ongoing and no substantiation status is provided.