Routine inspection·August 5, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Andrea Mendivil conducted an unannounced visit to Sea Cliff Assisted Living. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. LPAs were allowed entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 84 ambulatory of which 44 may be non-ambulatory (first floor). Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 20 residents and the facility currently has 5 residents on hospice care. Taylor Clark has an administrator certificate expiring on 03/08/2027. Assistant Administrator for the skilled nursing side Jaleesa Chavez arrived during the visit. LPAs Lyman and Mendivil along with Assistant Administrator Chavez toured the facility at 9:18 AM. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility records and the first aid kit. Facility consists of one main building housing assisted living residents. LPAs observed kitchen, dining room, library and outside patios. Resident rooms had the required furnishings in rooms. At approximately 9:40 AM, LPAs observed discoloration on walls and door in room 154. LPAs observed discoloration on wall in room 221 and sink is backing up in room 210. Resident restrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 108 and 111 degrees F in facility restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Staff responded within 8 minutes for emergency cord pull. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissor as well as a first aid manual. LPAs observed no toxins unsecured. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 08/05/2025 LPAs observed an evacuation chair in each stairwell. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are tested monthly in-house. Fire inspections are conducted by an outside company, Alarm and Sprinkler Company with the last inspection date of 06/16/2025. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is multiple patio areas. LPAs observed ample emergency food and water. LPAs reviewed the emergency disaster plan during the visit. Plan is thorough and complete. Facility provides activities in the form of games, exercise, and crafts. LPAs observed residents participating in activities during the visit. At 11:00 AM, LPAs reviewed resident and staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, physician reports and resident appraisals. Three out of three residents with bed rails do not have corresponding physician orders for bed rails. Resident 1 (R1) is non-ambulatory per physician report dated 10/15/2024 and is residing on the second floor. Per facility license, non-ambulatory residents must be housed on the first floor. LPAs reviewed staff files. LPA observed three out of six staff files did not contain proof of required annual training. LPAs observed Staff #7 and 8 are on-site from the skilled nursing and do not have criminal record clearance. LPAs were provided copies of health screenings by a staff from the skilled nursing side which were determined to be falsified. LPAs reviewed select medications during the visit. Medications are secured in a medication cart and facility uses an electronic medication administration record. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided as well as appeal rights.