Inspection Reports for
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

1039 Santa Barbara St, San Diego, CA 92107, USA, CA, 92107

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Deficiencies (last 7 years)

Deficiencies (over 7 years) 0.1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

98% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 100% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy over time

0 3 6 9 12 Dec 2020 Mar 2022 Jan 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2026 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jan 23, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted to cite deficiencies observed during a complaint visit related to audio surveillance in the facility.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related and deficiencies were cited based on observations and interviews confirming noncompliance with personal rights regulations due to audio surveillance.
Findings
One deficiency was cited for violation of California Code of Regulations Title 22 regarding the use of an audio monitoring device in the common area, which posed a potential personal rights risk to all 6 residents.

Deficiencies (1)
Audio surveillance in the common areas of the facility was observed, violating residents' personal rights under CCR 87468.2(a).
Report Facts
Residents at risk: 6 Deficiencies cited: 1 Plan of Correction due date: Jan 30, 2026

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janet NgalloLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and cited the deficiency
Vinny RathiFacility ManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and acknowledged the report
Travonna WashingtonAdministrator/DirectorNamed as facility administrator/director

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 16, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by allegations received on 2025-10-20 regarding neglect, lack of supervision, inadequate hygiene care, and failure to report an incident involving a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that a resident sustained an unexplained injury due to neglect/lack of supervision, staff left the resident in a soiled diaper for an extended period, staff did not shower the resident, and staff failed to report the incident to the resident's authorized representative timely. The investigation concluded these allegations were unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no substantiated evidence to support the allegations. Staff interviews, record reviews, and observations indicated that the resident was supervised according to their care plan, hygiene needs were met, and the incident was reported within the required timeframe.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Days delay in reporting incident: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janet NgalloLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
Vinny RathiFacility ManagerMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Travonna WashingtonAdministratorNamed as facility administrator

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 16, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced required annual inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the Sunset Cliffs Elder Care Facility.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with no deficiencies observed or cited. All required safety equipment, furnishings, and documentation were present and compliant.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travonna WashingtonAdministratorMet with during inspection and exit interview.
Janet NgalloLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report.
Lizzette TellezLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 6, 2026

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that staff took away a resident's personal cellphone and yelled at a resident in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false, could not have happened, or were without reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found that the alleged caregiver was not a staff member at the facility, and based on records and interviews, the allegations were unfounded and dismissed.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janet NgalloLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit.
Travonna WashingtonAdministratorFacility administrator met during the investigation and was involved in the exit interview.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 11, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted following an allegation that staff was not providing adequate supervision, resulting in a resident sustaining multiple falls.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged inadequate supervision leading to multiple falls by a resident with dementia. The allegation was unsubstantiated after investigation including interviews with staff, residents, an outside source, and review of care plans and records.
Findings
The investigation included interviews, observations, and record reviews which found that staff consistently supervised the resident, timely notifications were made to the authorized representative, and environmental adjustments were being considered. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated due to lack of evidence.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Janet NgalloLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Travonna WashingtonAdministratorFacility administrator met during the investigation and exit interview
Vinny RathiFacility ManagerJoined the visit during the complaint investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 4, 2024

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

Complaint Details
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.
Findings
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.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Guarav RathiCo-AdministratorFacility representative interviewed during the investigation
Simon JacobLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 4, 2024

Visit Reason
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.

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

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Guarav RathiCo-AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Travonna WashingtonAdministratorNamed as facility administrator
Simon JacobLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 4, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging that staff were allowing a child to care for residents in the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff were allowing a child to care for residents. The allegation was investigated through interviews, observations, and record reviews and was found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation found no evidence that a child was providing care to residents. Interviews with staff, residents, and outside sources confirmed that while a younger person visits and engages residents in activities, they do not assist with caregiving. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Guarav RathiCo-AdministratorMet with the Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation
Simon JacobSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 4, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation received on 2024-10-11 that staff do not ensure residents are accorded privacy while in care.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that staff videotaped residents while in the bathroom. The investigation included interviews and observations, concluding the allegation was unsubstantiated.
Findings
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 determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Amy DomingoLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Guarav RathiCo-AdministratorFacility representative interviewed during investigation
Simon JacobSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation

Inspection Report

Census: 4 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 8, 2024

Visit Reason
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.

Findings
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.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dang NguyenLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management - Incident visit.
Guarav RathiCo-AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit.
Hugo DuranCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit.

Inspection Report

Census: 4 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 8, 2024

Visit Reason
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 due to a change in condition and subsequently passed away.

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

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dang NguyenLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management - Incident visit
Guarav RathiCo-AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit
Hugo DuranCaregiverMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 30, 2024

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

Findings
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.

Report Facts
Perishable food supply: 2 Non-perishable food supply: 7 Hot water temperature: 111.1 Hot water temperature: 112.7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travonna WashingtonCo-AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Gaurav RathiAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
Daniel PenaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Simon JacobLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 30, 2024

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required Annual Inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations and facility standards.

Findings
The facility was found to be organized, clean, and in good repair with no deficiencies observed or cited. All required safety equipment, supplies, and documentation were present and in compliance.

Report Facts
Perishable food supply: 2 Non-perishable food supply: 7 Hot water temperature: 111.1 Hot water temperature: 112.7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Travonna WashingtonCo-AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Gaurav RathiAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
Daniel PenaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Simon JacobSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 15, 2023

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

Complaint Details
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.
Findings
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.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6 Complaint received date: Complaint received on 11/17/2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Daniel PenaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and visit
Gaurav RathiLicenseeInterviewed regarding the complaint and findings

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 15, 2023

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation that the licensee did not issue a refund to a resident's authorized representative.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the licensee did not issue Resident 1's authorized representative a refund. The investigation included review of records, interviews, and a physical inspection. The allegation was found unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to prove the licensee violated regulations regarding refund of preadmission fees. The allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated, though the facility refunded a portion of the resident's monthly rental fees during the investigation.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Daniel PenaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and discussed findings with licensee
Gaurav RathiLicenseeFacility licensee involved in the investigation and discussion of findings

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 8, 2022

Visit Reason
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.

Findings
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.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rebecca A RuizLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Required 1-Year Visit and evaluation.
Gaurav RathiAdministratorFacility Administrator present during the visit and participated in exit interview.
Travonna WashingtonMet with Licensing Program Analyst at the start of the visit.
Nikita MundhadaFacility ManagerArrived during the visit.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 6 Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 8, 2022

Visit Reason
Licensing Program Analyst Rebecca Ruiz conducted an unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements and infection control protocols.

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

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Rebecca RuizLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Required 1 - Year Visit and evaluation.
Gaurav RathiAdministratorFacility Administrator present during the visit and exit interview.
Nikita MundhadaFacility ManagerFacility Manager arrived during the visit.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 2, 2021

Visit Reason
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.

Findings
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.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 0 Water temperature: 108.8 Fire Clearance approval date: Dec 24, 2020 Administrator certification expiration: Oct 3, 2021 Notification timeframe: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and discussed operational requirements
Daniel PenaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the virtual pre-licensing inspection
John RanteLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 6 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 14, 2020

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

Findings
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.

Report Facts
Capacity: 6 Census: 0

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gaurav RathiLicensee/AdministratorParticipated in COMP II telephone call and confirmed understanding of Title 22
Jude De La ConcepcionLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on report
Victoria ChristiansenLicensing Program AnalystNamed as Licensing Program Analyst on report

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