Routine inspection·November 7, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Andrea Mendivil conducted an unannounced visit to The Sea Bluffs. 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 88 non-ambulatory of which 10 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 15 residents and the facility currently has 9 residents on hospice care. Brent Broadhurst has an administrator certificate expiring on 08/09/2027. LPAs Lyman and Mendivil along with Business Office Manager Kenia Cabada toured the facility at 8:35 AM. Administrator Brent Broadhurst and Assistant Executive Director Haley Gmach joined the tour in progress. LPAs toured the physical plant, checked food service, facility records and the first aid kit. Facility appears to be clean, safe, and sanitary. Facility consists of three stories housing two memory care units and assisted living, multiple outside areas, two dining rooms, beauty salon, fitness area and movie theater. At approximately 8:45 AM, LPAs toured the first floor memory care unit and observed the delayed egress exit into the patio is chained shut from the outside (photo). It took several minutes for maintenance to unlock the door which is designated as an exit on facility floor plan. Resident apartments had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. 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 107 and 116.4 degrees F in facility restrooms. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissors as well as a first aid manual. LPAs observed cleaning supplies are secured. CONTINUED ON LIC 809C DATED 11/07/2025 Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Smoke detectors/ carbon monoxide detectors are tested quarterly in-house with the last inspection date of 10/16/2025. Fire inspections are conducted by an outside company, TRL Systems with the last inspection on 10/31/2025. Fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPAs observed evacuation chair at stairwell. LPAs toured the outside grounds and there is ample shaded seating for residents. LPAs observed ample emergency food and water. LPAs reviewed the emergency disaster plan during the visit. Plan is thorough and complete. Facility conducts monthly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 09/24/2025. Facility provides activities in the form of games, exercise, and outings. LPAs observed residents participating in activities during the visit. LPAs reviewed select resident and staff files. Resident files contained required documents including admission agreements, current physician reports and resident appraisals. Residents #4 and #8 (R4, R8) are designated as bedridden per physician report. R4 resides in room 141 and R8 resides in room 238. Facility fire clearance indicates bedridden is not approved for those rooms. Staff files reviewed contained required documentation such as health screen/TB, required annual training and criminal record clearance. LPAs reviewed medication administration and storage. Medications are stored secured in medication carts. Medications appear to be administered per physician orders. 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.