Inspection Reports for
Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States, CA, 92025

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Citations (last 5 years)

Citations (over 5 years) 0.8 citations/year

Citations are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

80% better than California average
California average: 4 citations/year

Citations per year

4 3 2 1 0
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 85% occupied

Based on a December 2025 inspection.

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

Occupancy rate over time

40% 60% 80% 100% Jan 2021 Sep 2022 Nov 2024 Apr 2025 Dec 2025 Dec 2025

Inspection Report

Census: 169 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 11, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management - incident visit conducted due to a reported possible suicide involving Resident #1.

Findings
During the visit, no health and safety concerns were observed. Resident #1 was found unresponsive after a possible suicide incident, with the death determination pending autopsy.

Report Facts
Census: 169 Total Capacity: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and informed about the incident
Valerie Flores Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the unannounced visit and collected documentation

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Census: 169 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 2, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced follow-up to a self-reported incident involving an alleged physical assault by a staff member on a resident.

Complaint Details
The visit was triggered by a complaint alleging that Staff #1 physically assaulted Resident #1. The allegation was not substantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation found insufficient evidence to corroborate the alleged assault. No bruising or redness was observed on the resident, and the staff member involved was placed on leave and subsequently terminated. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Police report number: Provided for the incident but no arrest was made

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit and involved in the incident report
Valerie Flores Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the unannounced visit and investigation
Anthony Perez Licensing Program Manager Named in the report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 150 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 23, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation visit was conducted in response to allegations that the facility did not assist a resident in seeking medical attention timely, the resident was not being adequately fed, and the resident was not being assisted with showering.

Complaint Details
The complaint was investigated and found to be unfounded, meaning the allegations were false, could not have happened, or lacked reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found the allegations to be unfounded after reviewing records and conducting interviews. The resident did not require medical attention after a fall, was offered three meals a day with snacks and maintained stable weight, and was independent in showering without requiring assistance.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 150 Meals offered: 3 Dates of documented meal refusal: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Valerie Flores Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Austin Irwin Administrator Facility administrator met during the investigation and named in report
Anthony Perez Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 159 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 23, 2025

Visit Reason
An unannounced 1-year required annual visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.

Findings
The facility was observed to be clean, in good repair, and compliant with safety and emergency preparedness standards. Resident and staff records were reviewed and found to be complete. No health or safety concerns were observed during the visit.

Report Facts
Hospice waivers approved: 15 Residents reviewed: 10 Staff reviewed: 5 Bedridden residents allowed: 10 Food supply days: 2 Food supply days: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Administrator Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection; named in relation to facility operations and records.
Valerie Flores Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection visit.
Anthony Perez Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 145 Capacity: 200 Citations: 1 Date: Jul 29, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to address allegations that the licensee did not ensure that a resident's shower area was kept free from mold and that staff did not respond to a resident's requests for assistance in a timely manner.

Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated for the allegation that the licensee did not ensure the resident's shower area was kept free from mold. The allegation that staff did not respond to resident's requests for assistance in a timely manner was unfounded.
Findings
The allegation regarding mold in the resident's shower area was substantiated based on interviews, records review, and observations, with evidence of mold found on the shower curtain and shower chair. The allegation that staff did not respond timely to a resident's requests for assistance was found to be unfounded based on record review and interviews.

Citations (1)
The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. One out of 143 residents' shower area was not kept free of mold, posing a potential health and safety risk.
Report Facts
Resident count: 145 Total capacity: 200 Deficiency count: 1 Plan of Correction Due Date: Aug 8, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Administrator Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and named in findings
Valerie Flores Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation
Rikesha Stamps Licensing Program Manager Named in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Census: 141 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced Case Management Incident inspection conducted to assess the facility following an incident.

Findings
No immediate threats to the health, safety, or welfare of residents were observed. The facility was found to have sufficient staff, adequate food and medication supplies, and no health or safety hazards were noted. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

Report Facts
Census: 141 Total Capacity: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the inspection
Venus Mixson Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection visit

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 140 Capacity: 200 Citations: 3 Date: Apr 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by multiple allegations received on 2024-06-02 regarding resident care issues including unexplained injuries, delayed medical attention, failure to prevent resident altercations, failure to provide records to authorized persons, incorrect information given to emergency personnel, and lack of language services.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations that Resident 1 sustained unexplained injuries, staff did not seek timely medical attention, staff failed to prevent resident altercations, staff did not provide records to the resident's authorized person, staff gave incorrect information to emergency personnel causing wrong hospital admission, and staff failed to provide agreed language services. The investigation found the latter two allegations substantiated and the others unsubstantiated.
Findings
The investigation substantiated that staff failed to provide emergency personnel with correct resident information and did not provide agreed language services, posing health and safety risks. However, allegations that the resident sustained unexplained injuries, staff delayed medical attention, and failed to prevent altercations were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.

Citations (3)
Facility staff did not provide all requested records to Resident 1's Power of Attorney, violating confidentiality requirements.
Facility staff did not provide the correct resident name to emergency personnel, resulting in incorrect hospital admission.
Staff did not use language cards or provide adequate language services for Resident 1 whose primary language was not English.
Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 140 Plan of Correction Due Date: Apr 16, 2025

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and named in findings related to deficiencies and corrective actions
Kathleen Banrasavong Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation and authored the report
Jazmond D Harris Licensing Program Manager Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the investigation
Staff 2 Identified as providing incorrect resident name to paramedics
Staff 1 Interviewed regarding resident falls and care

Inspection Report

Census: 140 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Apr 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced case management inspection focused on the health, safety, and welfare of residents, including a review of an incident report alleging staff misconduct.

Complaint Details
The visit included investigation of a complaint alleging that Staff 1 punched Resident 1 on 03/24/2025. The resident retracted the statement and no deficiencies were cited.
Findings
The inspection found no deficiencies or civil penalties. The incident involving alleged staff punching a resident was investigated, but the resident retracted the statement and the staff member resigned prior to the visit.

Report Facts
Residents present: 140 Facility capacity: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and provided information about the incident and staff
Kathleen Banrasavong Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the unannounced case management visit

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 131 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Dec 17, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that the facility unlawfully evicted a resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that Resident 1 was illegally evicted because the Administrator told the resident and their responsible party they could not return due to a change in condition. The investigation found no eviction notice was served and the allegation was deemed unfounded.
Findings
The investigation found that the allegation of unlawful eviction was unfounded. The resident was not served with an eviction notice, and the facility determined the resident needed a higher level of care due to medication assistance needs.

Report Facts
Capacity: 200 Census: 131 Cost: 150 Eviction notice timeframe: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kathleen Banrasavong Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation and unannounced visit
David Alspach Administrator Spoke to resident and responsible party regarding resident's care needs and eviction notice
Tasha Keller Business Office Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the investigation and exit interview
Jazmond D Harris Licensing Program Manager Named in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 129 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Nov 18, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation regarding allegations that the facility staff did not maintain the kitchen dishwasher in good repair and did not ensure a resident received correspondence in a prompt manner.

Complaint Details
Two complaints were investigated: 1) Facility staff did not maintain the kitchen dishwasher in good repair, which was found to be unfounded. 2) Facility staff did not ensure a resident received correspondence promptly, which was unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence.
Findings
The investigation found the complaint about the dishwasher being inoperable to be unfounded after observations and interviews confirmed the dishwasher was working. The complaint regarding untimely resident correspondence was unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence, although some issues with mailbox access and labeling were noted.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 18-AS-20241025131653 Capacity: 200 Census: 129

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Kathleen Banrasavong Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation and delivered findings
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and provided information
David Alspach Administrator Provided statements regarding dishwasher and mail handling
Jazmond D Harris Licensing Program Manager Named in report as Licensing Program Manager

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Annual Inspection
Census: 128 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual inspection conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulatory requirements.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, well-maintained, and in good repair with no deficiencies observed. All reviewed records, including client, personnel, medication, and infection control, met regulatory standards.

Report Facts
Client records reviewed: 10 Employee records reviewed: 10 Food supply duration: 1 Food supply duration: 2 Fire extinguisher charge date: Feb 28, 2024 Fire department inspection date: Jul 25, 2024 Water temperature: 108

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Austin Irwin Executive Director Met with during inspection and named in report
David Alspach Administrator Facility administrator named in report
Kathleen Banrasavong Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection
Jazmond D Harris Licensing Program Manager Named in report

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 140 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 14, 2023

Visit Reason
The visit was an unannounced required annual inspection to ensure the facility's compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6.

Findings
The facility was found to be clean, odor-free, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. All safety equipment including smoke detectors and fire extinguishers were in working order. Food supplies were adequate and properly stored. Staff and resident records were reviewed and found to be up to date with required clearances. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

Report Facts
Food supply duration: 7 Food supply duration: 2 Administrator certificate expiration: Jul 23, 2025 Last fire drill date: Jul 28, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
David Alspach Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and received exit interview
Jacqueline Shaw Ross Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the annual inspection
Jazmond D Harris Supervisor Supervisor overseeing the inspection

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 127 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Sep 7, 2022

Visit Reason
An unannounced annual inspection was conducted focused on infection control measures at the facility.

Findings
The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including Covid-19 postings, hand hygiene supplies, secured pool, PPE supplies, and a plan to monitor residents for COVID-19 related illnesses. No deficiencies were noted at the time of the visit.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Ricardo Gomez Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and was informed of the visit purpose.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 133 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Jun 22, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit triggered by an allegation that the facility refused to provide a refund to a potential resident.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that the facility refused to provide a refund to a potential resident. The allegation was investigated and found to be unfounded, meaning the complaint was false or without reasonable basis.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility had issued three refund checks totaling $1000 to the prospective resident, with the third check successfully received. The complaint was determined to be unfounded.

Report Facts
Refund amount: 1000 Refund checks issued: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Chinwe Nwogene Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the complaint investigation visit
Ricardo Gomez Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during investigation and provided documentation
Karen Davis Administrator Named as facility administrator
Deborah Mullen Licensing Program Manager Named in report as Licensing Program Manager

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Census: 153 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Oct 15, 2021

Visit Reason
An unannounced Required 1-Year Visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements and infection control protocols.

Findings
The Licensing Program Analyst conducted a tour and observed staff and residents, evaluated the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan implementation, and found no deficiencies on this date.

Report Facts
Census: 153 Total Capacity: 200

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Karen Davis Executive Director Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and exit interview
Dang Nguyen Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the inspection visit
Rebecca Hedgecock Licensing Program Manager Named in report header

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 143 Capacity: 200 Citations: 0 Date: Jan 22, 2021

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an unannounced complaint investigation following a complaint received on 2020-05-06 regarding the quality of food served at the facility.

Complaint Details
The complaint alleged that all food served at the facility was of poor quality. The investigation included a virtual visit, record review, and interviews. The allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility had a menu in place with food ordered from two vendors, meals appeared to be of good quality, and interviews with residents and responsible parties did not support the allegation of poor quality food. The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated.

Report Facts
Complaint Control Number: 8 Capacity: 200 Census: 143

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Evangelica Torres Licensing Program Analyst Conducted the virtual complaint investigation visit
Karen Davis Executive Director Interviewed during the investigation and received exit interview
Patrick Frazier Administrator Named as facility administrator
Denise Powell Licensing Program Manager Named in report header

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