Inspection Reports for Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak
1132 Blue Oak St, Camarillo, CA 93010, CA, 93010
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
Most inspections found no deficiencies, showing the facility generally met health and safety standards with clean and safe conditions. The most recent report from September 3, 2025, did cite two minor deficiencies related to maintenance issues like a loose sink knob and unsteady grab bar, as well as two residents not being on hospice or having an approved exception despite needing care. Earlier reports, including those from October 1, 2024, and September 29, 2022, were free of deficiencies, indicating some improvement after previous issues. Past deficiencies mainly involved safety concerns such as an outdoor gate not self-latching and a privacy violation when staff escorted residents through a private bedroom. Several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or not present, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports.
Deficiencies per Year
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Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 6
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 2
Sep 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 Regulations and ensure health and safety standards are met.
Findings
The facility was generally found to be clean, safe, and in compliance with regulations, including proper maintenance of fire safety equipment, kitchen cleanliness, and medication storage. However, some maintenance issues were noted such as a loose sink knob, unsteady grab bar, broken towel holder, and inoperable self-latching mechanisms on side gates. Additionally, two residents were identified as not capable of self-care without hospice or an approved exception.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility had maintenance issues including a broken towel holder, loose sink knob, unsteady grab bar, and inoperable self-latching mechanisms on side gates. | Type B |
| Two residents were found not capable of self-care and not on hospice, with no exception request submitted to the department. | Type B |
Report Facts
Number of residents not capable of self-care: 2
Number of bathrooms: 3
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of bedrooms designated for resident use: 5
Number of residents: 6
Facility capacity: 6
Emergency drill last conducted: Jul 17, 2025
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Rayas | Administrator | Administrator involved in inspection and findings |
| Valeria Conway | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 6
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 regulations and ensure health and safety standards were met.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations, including fire safety, cleanliness, medication storage, and record keeping. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
Report Facts
Days of non-perishable food supply: 7
Days of perishable food supply: 2
Number of bathrooms: 3
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of resident bedrooms: 5
Number of residents: 6
Temperature of hot water: 117.9
Facility temperature: 71
Date of last emergency drill: Jul 5, 2024
Date of last fire extinguisher service: May 10, 2024
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Rayas | Administrator | Administrator present during inspection and named in report |
| Valeria Conway | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection |
| Gerardo Gonzalez | Facility staff initially met by Licensing Program Analyst |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 5
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 2
Oct 6, 2023
Visit Reason
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted an unannounced required annual visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with Title 22 regulations and ensure health and safety standards are met.
Findings
The facility was generally found to be in compliance with regulations including cleanliness, safety equipment functionality, and record keeping. However, two deficiencies were cited related to safety and resident privacy: the outdoor gate was not self-closing or self-latching, and staff were escorting all residents through a private resident bedroom to access a bathroom.
Deficiencies (2)
| Description |
|---|
| Outdoor facility gate was observed not self-latching or self-closing, posing a potential safety risk to residents. |
| Facility staff used a walk-in shower located off a shared resident room as a passageway for all residents to reach the bathroom, violating resident privacy rights. |
Report Facts
Days non-perishable food supply: 7
Days perishable food supply: 2
Number of bathrooms for resident use: 3
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of staff files reviewed: 5
Number of resident files reviewed: 5
Number of residents whose medications were reviewed: 5
Date of last emergency disaster drill: Jul 14, 2023
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Rayas | Administrator | Met during inspection and involved in plan of correction discussions |
| Kelly Dulek | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
| Kristin Heffernan | Licensing Program Manager | Supervisor overseeing the inspection |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 6
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 29, 2022
Visit Reason
The Licensing Program Analyst arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual visit with a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations with no health or safety hazards observed. Infection control practices were adequate, with all staff and visitors wearing masks and sufficient PPE supplies. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Capacity: 6
Census: 6
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dulek | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
| Debbie Katapody | Administrator | Facility administrator mentioned in the report |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 6
Capacity: 6
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 22, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced required annual visit with a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Title 22 Regulations with no health or safety hazards observed. Infection control practices were adequate, with staff and visitors wearing masks and sufficient PPE supplies, though residents were not consistently encouraged to wear face coverings in common areas. No deficiencies were cited.
Report Facts
Number of bedrooms: 6
Number of restrooms: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dulek | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
| Kristin Heffernan | Licensing Program Manager | Named in the report as Licensing Program Manager |
| Debbie Katapody | Administrator | Facility Administrator spoken to regarding infection control practices |
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