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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

VISTA DEL MAR SENIOR LIVINGLicense 1976080291 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/13/23, Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's) Villegas and Iniguez conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA's met with Executive Director Janie Acosta as the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve The facility is licensed to serve 300 elderly adults 60 and over non-ambulatory of which 10 may be bedridden, may retain 30 hospice residents and has a dementia Wing w/ delayed egress. Current census is 241. The facility is a 3-story structure located in a residential neighborhood and consists of the following: 278 bedrooms and 4 common bathrooms, multimedia rooms, commercial kitchen, large dining room, media room and a large common patio. LPA’s conducted a records review of 10 staff records, 10 resident records, and 10 medication Administration Records. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked, first aid kit was checked and fully stocked. The last fire and disaster drill was conducted on 09/08/23, fire extinguishers fully charged and observed throughout the facility, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors and auditory signals are operational. Landline and internet service was observed. Liability insurance is current and active. Resident bedrooms were checked, mattresses and box springs were in good condition, adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space was observed. Bathroom toilets and water faucets worked properly, shower was free of mold/mildew, and there are sufficient toiletries accessible to residents. The water temperature properly measured between 105-120 F.. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Toxins and knifes were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Exits/ Walkways around the facility were free of debris and hazards. During today’s visit the following discrepancy was cited on 809 D page. Exit interview conducted with Executive Director Janie Acosta, appeal rights explained, and a copy of this report was provided.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • Maintain records of centrally stored medication dosages

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as evening medication was not checked off on MAR and there was no documentation detailing if resident took or refused the prescribed medication which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 13, 2023 inspection of VISTA DEL MAR SENIOR LIVING?

This was an inspection of VISTA DEL MAR SENIOR LIVING on October 13, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VISTA DEL MAR SENIOR LIVING on October 13, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as evening medication w..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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