Routine inspection·October 16, 2025

On 10/16/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Viarella made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct the annual inspection.  LPA identified herself upon arrival, stated the purpose of the visit and asked to meet with the Designated Facility Administrator / Executive Director (ED).  LPA met with Marianne Richardson and a brief interview followed. LPA observed 9 residents eating breakfast in the dining room being attended to by 2 servers.   LPA and ED continued on into the kitchen which was inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed that kitchen staff were wearing appropriate clothing, gloves, and long hair was secured appropriately at the time of the inspection. LPA inspected inventory of food and found it to be sufficient for 7-day perishable and 2-day non-perishable. LPA reviewed storage and dating procedures with the chef. LPA also observed the fire extinguishers were last inspected on 10/30/24 by Johnson Controls. The ED and LPA proceeded to visit 2 resident rooms in assisted living. All had the required furniture, furnishings and lighting to be in compliance at the time of this inspection. LPA inspected the bathrooms and observed hand soap, towels and trash cans along with grab bars and non-slip/skid surfaces in the showers. LPA measure the hot water in room 131 to ensure it was between the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water measured 109.6 degrees and was in compliance at the time of this inspection. LPA activated the call alert/pendant in room 131. Staff responded in 2 minutes and 13 seconds. LPA and ED inspected the Medication Room. LPA reviewed the administration, storage and destruction procedures and compared the physical pill package for one of the resident's medications to ensure it matched what was logged in the electronic medication recording system. LPA also inspected the first aid kit to ensure it had all the required elements. While touring the facility, LPA observed 6 residents in assisted living participating in a morning fitness class in an activity room led by a staff member.  Later in the tour this LPA observed 7 residents present for the morning exercise class in memory care being led by the fitness instructor and supervised by 2 memory care staff and the Assisted Living Director. The following materials were posted in the facility: "If You See Something, Say Something" and Ombudsman contact information posters, Resident Rights, grievance policy, calendar of activities, facility menu, and facility license. The ED and the LPA then inspected the exterior of the facility. All screens and gutters were in good repair at the time of this inspection. There was a fenced in garden area in memory care with shade and furniture for residents to enjoy. The front of the facility had a shaded area with furniture for residents in the assisted living area to enjoy. A file review was then conducted by the LPA. The staff roster was reviewed to ensure that all 84 employees had the required background clearances. All were in compliance at the time of this inspection. Files were then reviewed for 3 staff and 2 residents. LPA provided technical assistance regarding training requirements for CPR and First Aid.  LPA reviewed that servers in the dining room under 18 years of age must be supervised by someone with caregiver and/or medication technician training in case of emergency. According to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were cited during today's visit, a copy of this report was provided and an exit interview was conducted with Marianne Richardson.