Inspection Reports for
Waters Edge Lodge

801 Island Dr, Alameda, CA 94502, Alameda, CA, 94502

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Deficiencies (last 5 years)

Deficiencies (over 5 years) 1.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

70% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Census

Latest occupancy rate 61% occupied

Based on a January 2026 inspection.

Occupancy over time

40 60 80 100 120 140 Oct 2022 Nov 2022 Jan 2023 Dec 2024 Dec 2025 Jan 2026

Inspection Report

Plan of Correction
Census: 73 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 7, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) inspection to verify correction of a previously cited deficiency from the annual inspection conducted on 2025-12-17.

Findings
The previously cited deficiency section 87412(a)(4) was cleared during this visit. No new deficiencies were cited.

Report Facts
Deficiency section cited: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Arin SartainAssociate AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and authorized signing of the report
Stephen ZimmermanAdministratorAdministrator who gave verbal authorization for Sartain to sign the report

Inspection Report

Census: 73 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jan 7, 2026

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management inspection to follow up on the facility's Personnel Report (LIC500) that was emailed to the Licensing Program Analyst on 2025-12-30.

Findings
During the visit, the Licensing Program Analyst observed 5 staff members not associated with the facility on Guardian and 2 staff members who were not fingerprint cleared. A civil penalty of $200 was assessed due to these deficiencies.

Deficiencies (2)
Five staff members were not associated with the facility on Guardian, posing a potential safety risk.
Two staff members were not fingerprint cleared before working in the facility, posing a potential safety risk.
Report Facts
Civil penalty amount: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Arin SartainAssociate AdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and participated in exit interview
Stephen ZimmermanAdministratorGave verbal authorization for Sartain to sign the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 69 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Dec 17, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies including unlocked medications and hazardous items in residents' rooms, presence of bugs and fruit flies in the kitchen, unsanitary bathroom conditions, and a staff member working under the age requirement. Plans of correction were established for each deficiency with specified due dates.

Deficiencies (4)
Unlocked medications and hazardous items such as Systane eyedrops, knife, Lysol spray, Probiotic, Airborne, and Clean Smart Disinfectant Spray found in residents' rooms posing immediate health and safety risk.
Multiple bugs found in flour and tempura flakes and fruit flies around the kitchen area posing potential safety risk.
Resident's bathroom toilet covered in feces and diaper left in the sink posing potential safety risk.
Personnel records did not verify that a staff member (S5) met the minimum age requirement, posing potential safety risk.
Report Facts
Residents' records reviewed: 7 Staff records reviewed: 7 Staff with current first aid training: 6 Hot water temperature readings: 110.6 Hot water temperature readings: 110 Hot water temperature readings: 112 Hot water temperature readings: 109.8

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Stephen ZimmermanAdministratorMet during inspection and named in relation to findings and exit interview

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 69 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 7, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to allegations received on 2025-09-29 regarding resident care issues including pressure injuries, incontinent care, bathing needs, and pest control.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included residents developing pressure injuries, inadequate incontinent care, unmet bathing needs, and pest issues. Evidence reviewed included resident records, interviews with staff and residents, and facility tours. No violations were confirmed.
Findings
The investigation found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegations. Residents were observed to be well cared for, care plans were followed, and pest control measures were in place and effective. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 120 Census: 69

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
Stephen ZimmermanAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 56 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted by the Licensing Program Analyst to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory standards.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and reviewed resident and staff records, medications, and safety equipment. No deficiencies were cited during the visit, and all reviewed records were complete.

Report Facts
Residents records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5 Hot water temperature: 107.2 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Aug 28, 2024 Emergency Disaster Plan last posted: Dec 19, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Lauren Zimmerman CookAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the 1-Year Annual Required inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 56 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 10, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility and reviewed resident and staff records, finding all areas and documentation in compliance. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 107.2 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Aug 28, 2024 Emergency Disaster Plan last posted: Dec 19, 2023 Resident records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Lauren Zimmerman CookAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 12, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The inspection included a tour of the facility, review of resident and staff records, and verification of safety equipment and environmental conditions.

Report Facts
Hot water temperature: 107.5 Hot water temperature: 107.8 Hot water temperature: 112.5 Fire extinguisher last serviced: Aug 10, 2023 Food supply: 7 Food supply: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Marie Ann Lagasca-CruzAdministratorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection
Yvonne Flores-LariosLicensing Program ManagerNamed in report header

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 12, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced 1-Year Annual Required inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with no deficiencies cited. The environment was safe and well-maintained, including adequate lighting, proper hot water temperatures, and secure medication storage. Records for residents and staff were complete.

Report Facts
Fire extinguisher last serviced: Aug 10, 2023 Hot water temperature readings: 107.5 Hot water temperature readings: 107.8 Hot water temperature readings: 112.5 Food supply: 7 Food supply: 2 Resident records reviewed: 5 Staff records reviewed: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the inspection and authored the report
Marie Ann Lagasca-CruzAdministratorFacility administrator met during inspection

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 64 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced Infection Control Inspection conducted as a required 1-year visit to assess compliance with infection control policies and procedures.

Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including proper PPE use, sufficient food supplies, visitor screening, and posted hygiene policies. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
PPE supply duration: 30 Perishable food supply duration: 2 Non-perishable food supply duration: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniDirector of MarketingMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Infection Control Inspection

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 64 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 9, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Infection Control Inspection conducted as a required one-year routine inspection.

Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including proper PPE use, sufficient food supply, posted visitor policies, and universal screening procedures. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
PPE supply duration: 30 Food supply duration - perishable: 2 Food supply duration - non-perishable: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the Infection Control Inspection
David BalleriniDirector of MarketingMet with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection

Inspection Report

Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 9, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted as a result of receiving residents from Grand Lake Gardens and to check on residents' safety and facility conditions.

Findings
The visit found that supplies were adequate, staffing was stable, and there were no imminent health or safety concerns on the date of the visit.

Report Facts
Residents from Grand Lake Gardens currently living in facility: 2 Resident discharged: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 9, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted as a result of receiving residents from Grand Lake Gardens (GLG) and to check on residents' safety and well-being.

Findings
The visit found that supplies were adequate, staffing was stable, and there were no imminent health or safety concerns on the date of the visit.

Report Facts
Residents from GLG currently living in facility: 2 Resident discharged: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 7, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced visit was conducted to investigate a complaint alleging staff engaging in inappropriate interaction with a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff engaging in inappropriate interaction with a resident. The investigation found the complaint unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and a resident, review of records, and found no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegation. The complaint was determined to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 15-AS-20221031104835

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation visit.
Yvonne Flores-LariosLicensing Program ManagerNamed as Licensing Program Manager on the report.
David BalleriniDirector of MarketingMet during the visit and involved in the investigation.
Enrique RamosAdministratorFacility administrator named in the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 7, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted in response to an allegation of staff engaging in inappropriate interaction with a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged staff engaging in inappropriate interaction with a resident. The investigation found the complaint unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation included interviews with staff and the resident, review of records, and confirmed that while staff and resident had friendly interactions, there was no preponderance of evidence to substantiate the allegation. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Capacity: 120 Census: 63

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Gregory ClarkLicensing Program AnalystConducted the complaint investigation
David BalleriniDirector of MarketingMet with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation
Enrique RamosAdministratorFacility administrator named in report header
Marie Lagasca-CruzExecutive DirectorInformed of reason for visit during investigation

Inspection Report

Census: 64 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 2, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted as a result of receiving residents from Grand Lake Gardens to check on residents.

Findings
The visit found that three residents from Grand Lake Gardens were currently living at Waters Edge Lodge, with one resident having just moved in that day and reported as happy by a family member. Food, paper, and PPE supplies were adequate.

Report Facts
Residents from Grand Lake Gardens: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Census: 64 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 2, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted as a result of receiving residents from Grand Lake Gardens (GLG) and to check on residents.

Findings
During the visit, staff schedules were obtained, and it was noted that 3 residents from GLG were currently living in the facility. One resident who just moved in was met and reported to be happy. Food, paper, and PPE supplies were adequate.

Report Facts
Residents received from another facility: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit

Inspection Report

Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 28, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted as a result of receiving residents from Grand Lake Gardens (GLG) and to check on residents.

Findings
Two residents from GLG had moved into Waters Edge Lodge. Interviews with two residents indicated they felt safe and their needs were met. Food, paper, and PPE supplies were adequate, and no imminent health or safety concerns were identified.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during visit and participated in exit interview.

Inspection Report

Census: 63 Capacity: 120 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 28, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced case management visit was conducted as a result of receiving residents from Grand Lake Gardens (GLG) and to check on residents at Waters Edge Lodge.

Findings
Two residents from GLG had moved into the facility. Interviews with residents indicated they felt safe and their needs were met. Food, paper, and PPE supplies were adequate, and no imminent health or safety concerns were identified during the visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David BalleriniMarketing DirectorMet with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and participated in exit interview.

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