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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 198603535
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Mayra Cota, conducted an unannounced Case Management Visit to follow up on a Special Incident Report (SIR) received on 7/30/25. LPA met with Jacqueline Cortez, Executive Director and explained the reason for the visit. Per SIR, Resident 1 (R1) was found in their room on the floor and was observed to be disoriented on 7/28/25. Staff made a 911 call and R1 was transported to the hospital for further treatment and evaluation. SIR also indicated, R1 was displaying signs of possible accidental overdose when found in their room. During today's visit LPA interviewed Executive Director (Staff 1/S1) who stated, R1 was transported to the hospital due to displaying signs of possible accidental overdose from mismanaging their medication. At the hospital, R1 was treated for possible overdose and was released to a skilled nursing facility due to the incident. S1 further stated, R1 will no longer be coming back to the facility due to R1 requiring a higher level of care. Interviews with Wellness Director and med-tech staff 1 (S1) indicated, R1 was managing their own medication and R1 had never experienced a medical emergency like the one experienced on 7/28/25. Review of R1's Clinical Requisition/Physician's Orders documentation indicated, R1 was able to self-administer medication. LPA toured common areas of the facility and no immediate health and safety concerns were observed during time of visit. No deficiencies noted during today's visit. Exit interview held with Jacqueline Cortez and a copy of the report was provided to the facility.

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.

  • 87303(i)(A)Type B

    87303 (i)(A) Maintenance and Operation (i) Facilities shall have signal systems which shall meet the following criteria: (A) Operate from each resident’s living unit.This requirement is not met as evidence by: During inspection, (4) out of (24) call buttons were inoperable. Four (4) buttons located in (2) resident rooms, did not trigger an alert to front desk staff.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 18, 2025 inspection of SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a other inspection of SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING on August 18, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SANTA ANITA ASSISTED LIVING on August 18, 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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