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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

NEWPORT BEACH MEMORY CARELicense 306005154
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Martinez is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPA met with Maria Constantin, Executive Director, and LPA explained the nature of the visit. Facility is licensed for 42 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 15 residents. Facility is a memory care facility with approved delayed egress doors. There are residents in care on today’s visit. There are 5 residents on hospice during today's visit. This facility is a two story facility with exterior exits protected by delayed egress. LPA Martinez along with the Executive Director toured the physical plant of both the facility. LPA observed residents involved in an activity as well as a posted activity schedule on both floors in the main common space. LPA inspected resident bedrooms which had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Several resident bathrooms on each floor were tested for water temperature and water temperature measured between 105.4 to 119.3 degrees F in tested bathrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. LPA pushed the call buttons in bedrooms and bathrooms in various resident rooms and response times were between 1-2 minutes. LPA observed several residents who appeared clean, and happy. During the tour LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked location; facility has 2 medication rooms on each floor. LPA observed medication distribution is done with a medication cart. LPA inspected both locations and LPA observed and inspected medication carts that are used to dispense meds Continued on LIC809-C to residents are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medication was observed to be labeled and stored properly. LPA the delayed egress exits to be properly operational. Both delayed egress and pull cord system are wired to the same system. The signal goes to centralized computer that is connected to staff pagers which indicates what and where the location of assistance is. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. Maintenance records were observed in the main kitchen. LPA observed stairwells have an emergency evacuation chair. Outside grounds have ample shaded seating for residents. Second floor has a large patio, and the first floor has a courtyard. Both have shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked in a locked in housekeeping closet as well as the maintenance office. Fire extinguishers are fully charged and had a service date of November 5, 2025. Smoke detectors and sprinkler system are tested yearly by an outside agency, and LPA was provided with testing documentation. Testing for the sprinkler system was conducted March 3, 2026, and smoke detectors/carbon monoxide conducted on March 18, 2026. Emergency drills are being conducted monthly on every shift and facility is keeping logs. LPA began reviewing records. LPA reviewed five resident files and five staff files. All resident files contained required documentation including updated physician reports and care plans. Staff files contained required documentation including health screens, first aid, and fingerprint clearance. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the Executive Director, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

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

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 15, 2026 inspection of NEWPORT BEACH MEMORY CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of NEWPORT BEACH MEMORY CARE on April 15, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to NEWPORT BEACH MEMORY CARE on April 15, 2026?

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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