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NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVINGLicense 1976100251 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Regarding the allegation: Staff did not adequately supervise residents resulting in residents ingesting non-food items. It is being alleged that some residents in memory care were left unsupervised and were eating crayons and drinking water from a paint container. LPA interviewed four (4) out of four (4) staff that confirmed they have seen staff #1 (S1) from memory care leave the residents unattended. Four (4) staff confirmed that S1 from memory care walks around and leaves the residents unattended while the residents stay in the Activities Room for unknown amounts of time. One (1) staff confirmed that they have witnessed a resident eating crayons before. LPA attempted to interview residents in the memory care area of the facility but to no avail they were able to answer any of the LPA questions. Therefore, based on the LPA's observations, staff and resident interviews, the above allegation(s) above is SUBSTANTIATED at this time. An exit interview was conducted, citation(s) were issued, appeal rights was given and a copy of this report was given to the Memory Care Director.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 1569.269(a)(6)Type A

    Enumerated rights; severability(a) Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following rights: (6) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement is not met by: Based on the LPA observation and interviews the licensee/administrator did not ensure the safety of the residents in memory care by leaving them unattended and residents eating crayons which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87219(a)Type B

    Encourage resident participation in varied planned activities

    87219 Planned Activities(a) Residents shall be encouraged to maintain and develop their quality of life through participation in a variety of planned activities...This requirement was not met by: Based on the LPA observation and interviews the licensee/administrator did not ensure that Planned Activities were displayed on the Activites Plan Sheet were being performed which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the August 18, 2025 inspection of NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING?

This was a complaint inspection of NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING on August 18, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING on August 18, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Enumerated rights; severability(a) Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the follow..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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