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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BROOKDALE OCEAN HOUSELicense 198204758
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 13, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with the Executive Director Helen Lee and Resident Engagement Manager Sandra Solarano. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 150 non-ambulatory elderly residents and an approved hospice waiver for (5) residents. Currently the facility has (3) residents on hospice care. The facility is a 10-story high-rise apartment building located in a residential beach neighborhood. It comprises 116 apartment units, which include 16 one-bedroom apartments, 92 studios, and 7 deluxe studios. The building features several amenities, including: a concierge, a patio area, two living rooms, a restaurant-style dining room, a private dining room, a commercial kitchen, an exercise/game room, a wellness/medication room, a beauty salon, a library/computer lounge, an activity/exercise room, and a TV/movie theater room. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were operational. LPA inspected rooms: #210; #212; #314; #317; #407; #414; #505; #512; #605, and #611. The water temperature range from 105.0 - 111.9 degrees F. and room temperature range from 74 - 76 degrees F., call buttons, and smoke and carbon monoxide are all in operating condition. Evaluation Report continues LIC 809C LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available maintained properly. All fire extinguishers were charged. A review of Disaster, Elopement and Fire Drills was completed on 05/31/25, 07/31/25 and 08/31/25. Several working landline phones are available on-site. A review of Medication Administration Records found to be in order and accurate. During the visit LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, and sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. All mandated inspection control posters, including the Activities Calendar and Food Menu, were posted. The facility included stairway evacuation chairs in all the stairwells. An audit of resident's service records for residents #1-#6 (R1-R6) and staff personnel records for staff #1-#6 (S1-S6) were accurate and complete. The facility is current on Community Care Licensing annual dues. The facility has a current administrator certificate on file for Helen Lee #702209740 03/20/24 through 03/19/26 RCFE. The facility has a Liability Insurance Certificate valid with policy # SSIL-02-2025 effective 12/31/24 through 12/31/25. No Deficiencies were identified during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Helen Lee.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the September 13, 2025 inspection of BROOKDALE OCEAN HOUSE?

This was a inspection inspection of BROOKDALE OCEAN HOUSE on September 13, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to BROOKDALE OCEAN HOUSE on September 13, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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