Inspection Reports for Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

The visit was an unannounced complaint investigation triggered by an allegation that staff were allowing a child to care for residents in the facility.

The investigation found no evidence to support the allegation. Interviews with staff, residents, and outside sources confirmed that a younger person visits and engages in activities with residents but does not provide caregiving. The allegation was unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that staff were allowing a child to care for residents. The allegation was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated based on interviews, observations, and record reviews.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following a complaint received on 2024-10-11 alleging that staff do not ensure residents are accorded privacy while in care.

The investigation found no evidence to support the allegation. Interviews with staff, residents, and outside sources confirmed that residents' privacy was respected and no videotaping or inappropriate photography occurred in private areas. The allegation was unsubstantiated.

Complaint alleging staff do not ensure that residents are accorded privacy while in care was investigated and found unsubstantiated.

The visit was an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection conducted in response to an LIC624 Incident Report and an LIC624A Death Report concerning Resident #1, who was hospitalized and subsequently passed away.

During the visit, a brief facility tour and welfare check on remaining residents found no safety concerns. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the visit.

The inspection was an unannounced required annual inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for the Sunset Cliffs Elder Care Facility.

The facility was found to be organized, well-maintained, and in good repair with no deficiencies observed or cited. All required safety equipment, supplies, and documentation were present and in compliance. Resident interviews and record reviews did not raise any licensing concerns.

The visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that the licensee did not issue a refund to a resident's authorized representative.

The investigation found insufficient evidence to prove that the licensee violated regulations regarding the refund of preadmission appraisal fees. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that the licensee did not issue Resident 1's authorized representative a refund. The investigation included review of records, physical inspection, and interviews. It was found that the licensee applied a credit for preadmission fees towards rent and transportation costs and refunded a portion of monthly rental fees on the day of the investigation. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.

Licensing Program Analyst Rebecca Ruiz conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit to evaluate the facility's compliance, including infection control measures related to COVID-19.

No deficiencies were cited or observed during the visit. The facility's COVID-19 Mitigation Plan implementation, including disinfection, testing, vaccination, screening protocols, and PPE use, was evaluated and found satisfactory.

The inspection was a virtual pre-licensing/component III inspection conducted to evaluate Title 22 compliance for the initial application of licensure for the facility.

The facility was inspected inside and out, found to have sanitary and operational bathrooms, proper fire safety equipment, and secure storage for hazardous items. The facility is ready for licensure pending management approval.

Initial licensing evaluation conducted via telephone call with the licensee/administrator to confirm understanding of Title 22 regulations and review application documents.

The applicant and administrator successfully completed the Component II evaluation, demonstrating understanding of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, and compliance requirements. No clients were in care at the time of the evaluation.