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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERIDIAN AT ANAHEIM HILLS, THELicense 3060057301 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPASs) Eboni Bentley and Jessica Cho arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting the Required 1 Year Annual evaluation. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Executive Director/Administrator (AD), Ray Pellicer, stated the purpose of the visit and were granted entry. The certificate for Administrator, Ray Pellicer is currently valid expiring on November 7, 2026. The facility has a resident census of seventy three. A sample of eleven resident records and five staff records were reviewed during the visit. Background clearance and association to the facility was verified for staff members on the roster. LPAs toured the physical plant with Resident Services Director Analyn Samson and the following was observed: The facility is three multi-story buildings arranged around a central courtyard. LPAs conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the physical plant. Eleven resident units in Assisted Living and Memory Care were inspected and found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair. All units had the required furnishings, bedrooms and bathrooms contained adequate storage space, were clean, and kept free of obstructions. Bathrooms were observed with non-skid mats and grab bars on the inside of the shower. The hot water temperature measured between the ranges of 105.0 and 114.0 degrees Fahrenheit in eleven resident bathrooms and common area bathrooms. All common areas were inspected including the kitchen, dining, activity rooms, and courtyards. LPAs observed sufficient emergency food and water in the kitchen and storage. The outdoor passageway is free of obstruction. CONTINUE TO LIC809-C..... The Complaint Poster, 'See Something, Say Something,' (PUB 475) was available and posted in the correct size. Emergency disaster drills was last conducted on July 7, 2025. First aid kit is maintained and contains all the necessary elements. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were lasted inspections on May 13, 2025, per the inspection log. The facility has fire extinguishers that were charged throughout the facility, all last serviced on September 3, 2025. Liability Insurance is effective March 1, 2025 through March 1, 2026. Facility met the minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food stock requirements. Cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. LPAs reviewed resident medications and found one resident (R1) with medication errors, as four routine medications were not given as prescribed on October 12, 2025. Based on the observations made during today's visit, a Type B deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director/Administrator, Ray Pellicer. Resident Services Director Analyn Samson, and Memory Care Director Ira Lustina, and a copy of this report, LIC809-D, LIC811, Technical Violation, and appeal rights were provided to Executive Director/Administrator, Ray Pellicer.

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.

  • Give PRN medication by physician order

    87465(C)(2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions.This is evidence by: Based on observations and record reviews, four routine medications were not given as prescribed for R1 on October 12, 2025, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 21, 2025 inspection of MERIDIAN AT ANAHEIM HILLS, THE?

This was an inspection of MERIDIAN AT ANAHEIM HILLS, THE on October 21, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERIDIAN AT ANAHEIM HILLS, THE on October 21, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465(C)(2) Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions.This is eviden..."

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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