Inspection Reports for
The Watermark at San Jose

CA, 95128

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 0.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

83% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024
2025
2026

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 54% occupied

Based on a March 2026 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

0% 40% 80% 120% 160% Sep 2024 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026 Mar 2026

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 110 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 18, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection visit was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following allegations received on 2026-01-09 regarding staff not following a resident's hospice care plan, not responding to a resident's call button, and leaving a resident in a soiled diaper.

Complaint Details
The complaint included three allegations: 1) staff not following a resident's hospice care plan, 2) staff not responding to a resident's call button, and 3) staff leaving a resident in a soiled diaper. After investigation, including interviews and record reviews, all allegations were found to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and family members, as well as review of care plans and records. The Department found all allegations to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false or without reasonable basis. No citations were issued during the investigation.

Report Facts
Capacity: 205 Census: 110 Number of allegations: 3 Staff interviewed: 4 Residents interviewed: 10 Families interviewed: 2 Residents interviewed (later): 8 Residents reporting timely response: 3 Residents reporting no call button use: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Steve ChangLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced complaint investigation visit
Jolie HigginsExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Romeo ManzanoSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Chihhsien ChangLicensing EvaluatorConducted the complaint investigation and signed the report
Kellie ShearerAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report
Assisted Living DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and allegations
Health and Wellness DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and allegations
Human Resource DirectorInterviewed regarding call button response

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 110 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 18, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by a complaint received on 2026-01-09 alleging staff were not following a resident's hospice care plan, not responding to a resident's call button, and leaving a resident in a soiled diaper.

Complaint Details
The complaint involved three allegations: 1) staff not following a resident's hospice care plan, 2) staff not responding to a resident's call button, and 3) staff leaving a resident in a soiled diaper. The investigation found that the resident's family and hospice agency provided most care services, staff responded to call buttons within 15-20 minutes, and the family conducted catheter care. The allegations were determined to be unfounded.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and family members, and review of care plans. The Department found all allegations to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false or without reasonable basis. No citations were issued during the investigation.

Report Facts
Capacity: 205 Census: 110 Call button response time: 20 Bath service frequency: 2 Reposition frequency: 4

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Steve ChangLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit
Jolie HigginsExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Chihhsien ChangLicensing EvaluatorConducted investigation and signed report
Romeo ManzanoSupervisorSupervisor overseeing the investigation
Kellie ShearerAdministratorFacility administrator named in report
Assisted Living DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and allegations
Health and Wellness DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and allegations
Human Resource DirectorInterviewed regarding call button response

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 104 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 5, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced case management visit regarding deficiencies discovered during a complaint investigation for case number 26-AS-20250929092054.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved reviewing progress notes related to resident incidents including an elopement and an altercation involving a resident with a knife. The facility lacked documentation for these incidents. Medication errors regarding resident R1 were also investigated but are not associated with the complaint and remain under review.
Findings
The facility failed to submit required incident reports for events on 03/12/2025 and 03/02/2025, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents. Additionally, potential medication errors unrelated to the complaint were identified and are under review, with a follow-up visit planned if warranted.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to submit a written report to the licensing agency within seven days of the occurrence of specified events on 03/12/2025 and 03/02/2025.
Report Facts
Census: 104 Total Capacity: 205 Plan of Correction Due Date: Mar 12, 2026

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Manuel MonterLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Jolie HigginsAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and reviewed report
Romeo ManzanoLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 205 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 5, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to multiple complaints received on July 7, 2025, alleging issues such as staff not preventing a resident from wandering, mishandling personal belongings, failure to provide authorized representatives with admission agreements and access to records, not following dietary needs, lack of planned activities, and mishandling medications.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by multiple allegations received on July 7, 2025, including staff not preventing a resident from wandering, mishandling personal belongings and medications, failure to provide admission agreements and access to records, not following dietary needs, and lack of planned activities. The investigation concluded all allegations were either unfounded or unsubstantiated based on interviews with staff, administrators, residents, and review of records and logs.
Findings
The investigation found all allegations to be either unfounded or unsubstantiated after interviews, record reviews, and audits. The resident did wander unassisted within the facility but did not elope. The facility implemented policy changes to prevent future wandering. Allegations of mishandling personal belongings and medications were not substantiated, with the facility compensating for missing items. The facility provided activities and followed dietary needs appropriately. Documentation and access to records were provided as required.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 205 Facility census: 205 Credit amount: 450 Credit amount: 418.22

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie ShearerAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed regarding multiple allegations and facility policies
Manuel MonterLicensing Program AnalystEvaluator who conducted the complaint investigation
Steve ChangLicensing Program AnalystInterviewer who conducted multiple staff and administrator interviews during investigation
Daleht MirandaMemory Care DirectorInterviewed regarding resident wandering and medication issues
Mayte CalderonAssisted Living DirectorInterviewed regarding dietary needs and activities
Barbra FleigCommunity Life DirectorInterviewed regarding activities and resident property
Brenda RitterExecutive DirectorInterviewed regarding medication administration and facility activities
Baneen AmiriHealth and Wellness DirectorInterviewed regarding medication administration and records

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 104 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Mar 5, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced case management visit regarding deficiencies discovered during a complaint investigation for case number 26-AS-20250929092054.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved reviewing progress notes related to an elopement incident on March 12, 2025, and an incident involving a resident with a knife on March 2, 2025. The facility lacked documentation for these incidents. Medication errors regarding resident R1 were also investigated but are under further review.
Findings
The facility failed to submit required incident reports for events on 03/12/2025 and 03/02/2025, posing a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents. Additionally, potential medication errors unrelated to the complaint are under review, with a follow-up visit planned if warranted.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to submit a written report to the licensing agency within seven days of the occurrence of specified events on 03/12/2025 and 03/02/2025.
Report Facts
Capacity: 205 Census: 104 Plan of Correction Due Date: Mar 12, 2026

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Jolie HigginsAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and reviewed report.
Manuel MonterLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit and complaint investigation.
Romeo ManzanoLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 110 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 26, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following allegations received on 2025-09-12 regarding rough handling of residents, lack of dignity and respect, inadequate incontinent care, insufficient bedding provision, and inadequate laundry service at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint included multiple allegations: rough handling of residents by staff, lack of dignity and respect, failure to meet residents' incontinent care needs, failure to provide adequate bedding timely, and inadequate laundry service. Investigations included interviews with residents and staff, observations, and record reviews. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
After interviews with residents, staff, and facility management, observations, and record reviews, the investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. Staff were generally found to treat residents with dignity and respect, provide adequate incontinent care, bedding, and laundry services. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 7 Staff interviewed: 9 Resident rooms observed: 7 Resident laundry service frequency: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Simranjit RaiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Baneen AmiriHealth and Wellness DirectorFacility representative met during investigation and exit interview
Brenda RitterInterim Executive DirectorProvided information on internal investigations and facility practices

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 110 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 26, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted in response to multiple allegations received on 2025-09-12 regarding rough handling of residents, lack of dignity and respect, inadequate incontinent care, insufficient bedding provision, and inadequate laundry service at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint included allegations that facility staff handled residents roughly, did not treat residents with dignity and respect, failed to meet residents' incontinent care needs, did not provide adequate bedding timely, and did not provide adequate laundry service. The investigation included interviews with residents and staff, observations, and review of records. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
After interviews with residents, staff, and facility management, and observations, the investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. Residents and staff generally reported appropriate care, dignity, bedding, and laundry services. The allegations were determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Residents interviewed: 7 Staff interviewed: 7 Staff interviewed: 2 Resident laundry service frequency: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Simranjit RaiLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Baneen AmiriHealth and Wellness DirectorMet with investigator during inspection and exit interview
Brenda RitterInterim Executive DirectorProvided information on internal investigations and facility practices
Kellie ShearerAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 20, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to multiple complaints received on 07/07/2025 alleging that staff did not properly maintain a resident's room, did not meet a resident's hygiene and laundry needs, lacked adequate transportation for residents, and reported wrong incident information to a family.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation addressed allegations about improper room maintenance, unmet hygiene and laundry needs, inadequate transportation, and incorrect incident reporting to a family. The findings were unsubstantiated or unfounded for all allegations after interviews, observations, and record reviews.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations regarding room cleanliness and hygiene needs to be unsubstantiated, with evidence showing residents' rooms were generally clean and laundry and showering needs were met according to schedules. The transportation-related allegations were found to be unfounded, with the facility providing scheduled transportation and addressing family concerns. The allegation of staff reporting wrong incident information was also found to be unfounded, with the facility promptly correcting misinformation and apologizing to the family.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 205 Residents interviewed: 7 Residents interviewed: 6 Residents interviewed: 5 Staff interviewed: 5 Staff interviewed: 6 Residents interviewed: 4 Staff interviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Manuel MonterLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation and interviews
Kellie ShearerAdministratorInterviewed regarding facility operations and complaint allegations
Carolina Villar-MataHuman Resource DirectorMet with during inspection and mentioned in findings
Steve ChangLicensing Program AnalystConducted initial interviews and investigation steps
Mayte CalderonAssisted Living DirectorInterviewed regarding housekeeping and resident care
Mithun PrasadMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding cleaning and laundry services
BaneenHealth & Wellness DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and cleanliness
Daleht MirandaMemory Care DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and incident reporting
Barbra FleigCommunity Life DirectorInterviewed regarding transportation and incident reporting
Brenda RitterExecutive DirectorInterviewed regarding incident reporting and facility operations

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Feb 20, 2026

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation conducted in response to complaints alleging that staff did not properly maintain a resident's room, did not meet a resident's hygiene and laundry needs, lacked adequate transportation for residents, and reported wrong incident information to a family.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by multiple allegations received on 07/07/2025, including improper room maintenance, unmet hygiene and laundry needs, inadequate transportation, and incorrect incident reporting to a family member. The investigation included interviews with residents, staff, and administrators, tours of resident rooms and memory care units, and review of records. The findings were unsubstantiated or unfounded for all allegations.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations regarding room maintenance and hygiene/laundry needs to be unsubstantiated, with evidence showing rooms were generally clean and residents' hygiene and laundry needs were met according to schedules. The transportation and incident reporting allegations were found to be unfounded, with the facility providing scheduled transportation and correcting misinformation promptly.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 205 Inspection visit date: Feb 20, 2026 Number of residents interviewed: 22 Number of staff interviewed: 12

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Manuel MonterLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Kellie ShearerAdministratorFacility administrator interviewed regarding complaints
Carolina Villar-MataHuman Resource DirectorFacility representative met during the investigation
Steve ChangLicensing Program AnalystConducted initial interviews during investigation
Mayte CalderonAssisted Living DirectorInterviewed regarding housekeeping and resident care
Mithun PrasadMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding cleaning and laundry services
BaneenHealth & Wellness DirectorInterviewed regarding resident room conditions
Daleht MirandaMemory Care DirectorInterviewed regarding resident care and incident
Barbra FleigCommunity Life DirectorInterviewed regarding transportation and incident reporting
Brenda RitterExecutive DirectorInterviewed regarding incident reporting and facility operations

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 111 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 19, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required 1 Year visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at the assisted living facility.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility including resident bedrooms, dining, kitchen, and common areas, and reviewed resident and staff records. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Report Facts
Water temperature range: 110.8 Water temperature range: 112.8 Refrigerator temperature: 43 Walk-in freezer temperature: -2 Fire extinguisher last serviced: May 27, 2025 Fire drill date: Oct 9, 2025 Earthquake drill date: Sep 24, 2025 Fire sprinkler system last serviced: Oct 10, 2025 Resident records reviewed: 10 Medication records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie ShearerExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Daleht MirandaMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Marcela YanezLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection visit
April CowanLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 111 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 19, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required 1 Year visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements at the assisted living facility.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility including resident bedrooms, dining, kitchen, and common areas, and reviewed resident and staff records. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Report Facts
Resident records reviewed: 10 Centrally Stored Medication Records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5 Water temperature range: 110.8 Water temperature range: 112.8 Refrigerator temperature: 43 Walk-in freezer temperature: -2 Fire extinguisher last serviced: May 27, 2025 Fire drill date: Oct 9, 2025 Earthquake drill date: Sep 24, 2025 Fire sprinkler system last serviced: Oct 10, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie ShearerExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Daleht MirandaMemory Care DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 111 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 5, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted for an incident reported on 2025-10-16 to gather information and assess the situation.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by an incident complaint reported on 2025-10-16; the case management requires further investigation.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit based on California Code of Regulations Title 22, but further investigation of the case management is needed.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie ShearerExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in interviews.
Maria PartozaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit.
Romeo ManzanoLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report header.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 111 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 5, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted for an incident reported on 2025-10-16 to gather information and assess the situation.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by an incident complaint reported on 2025-10-16. Based on gathered information, the case management requires further investigation.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit based on California Code of Regulations Title 22, but further investigation of the case management is needed.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie ShearerExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in interviews.
Maria PartozaLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced case management visit.
Romeo ManzanoLicensing Program ManagerNamed in the report header.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 90 Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 22, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management - Incident inspection conducted regarding an SOC 341 incident report submitted to the Department on 2025-07-18 for Resident R1.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by an SOC 341 incident report submitted on 2025-07-18 concerning Resident R1. The complaint was investigated with interviews and document review, and no deficiencies were found.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit per California Code of Regulation Title 22. The Licensing Program Analyst interviewed staff and reviewed documentation. The facility will submit an LIC624 Incident Report by 2025-07-23.

Report Facts
Capacity: 205 Census: 90

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kellie ShearerExecutive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection and discussed the purpose of the visit
Marcella TarinLicensing Program AnalystConducted the unannounced Case Management - Incident visit

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 6, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was a pre-licensing inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's readiness for licensing and compliance with applicable regulations.

Findings
The facility was found to be ready for licensing with no deficiencies noted. The inspection included a thorough tour of the facility, verification of safety features, environmental conditions, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Report Facts
Facility capacity: 205 Census: 0 Kitchen refrigerator temperature: 36 Kitchen freezer temperature: -5 Bathroom hot water temperature: 109.2 Third floor hot water temperature: 120 Room 407 hot water temperature: 122.7 Room 522 hot water temperature: 118.2 Room 651 hot water temperature: 111 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Oct 1, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Carol PickardSenior Executive DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection
Brenda RitterRegional Director of OperationsMet with Licensing Program Analysts during inspection
Christine DoloresLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing inspection
Santino FortesLicensing Program AnalystConducted the pre-licensing inspection
Sarah YipLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header and narrative
Mike HughesPresent during report review

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Capacity: 205 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 25, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an initial licensing evaluation for the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to verify applicant and administrator understanding of regulations and readiness for operation.

Findings
The applicant and administrator participated in a COMP II telephone interview confirming their understanding of California Code Title 22 regulations, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing, health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.

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