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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENSLicense 3470003893 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Hood arrived at the care home today and met with the Executive Director (ED), Dana Stansel, to conduct a case management visit in relation to a separate inspection conducted on today’s date, November 4, 2025. LPA reviewed resident (R1's) documentation. The facility provided R1's progress notes indicating that R1 was sent to the hospital on January 14, 2025, due to increased confusion and hallucinations. R1 was reassessed by the facility on January 22, 2025, which indicated that R1 required assistance three (3) times per day for orientation "mild/moderate impairment of memory, disorientation, and may display anxiety with memory difficulties. May be perceived as oriented, but memory deficits seen over time. Requires some prompting and encouragement 1 to 3 times per day". R1's previous assessment conducted on March 28, 2024 did not indicate that resident required assistance. R1's Physician's Report LIC602A dated January 6, 2022 indicated that R1 had mild cognitive impairment and did not exhibit confusion/disorientation. R1's Physician's Report LIC602A dated January 21, 2025 indicated that R1 had a primary diagnosis of Dementia and exhibits confusion/disorientation. Interview with ED indicated that R1 required additional care due to progression of Dementia diagnosis. The facility implemented additional care for R1. According to R1's Identification and Emergency Information LIC601, R1 is their own responsible party for financial affairs, payment for care, and their own legal guardian. R1's LIC601 also included family members to notify in an emergency. Email correspondence indicated that the facility was aware that R1's family member was attempting to gain Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) in order to assist R1. According to invoices provided by the facility, R1 was on an automatic payment plan. The automatic payment did not go ************************************************Continued on LIC809-C******************************************** through on February 5, 2025 and was returned on February 8, 2025. R1's automatic payments continued to be returned until April 10, 2025. Due to non-payment, the facility began the 30-day eviction process sending notification to R1 via certified mail on April 28, 2025. The facility did not provide LPA a signed certified mail proof of service for this date. An additional 30-day notice to pay or quit was sent to R1 via certified mail on May 7, 2025 and the certified mail received was signed by R1 on May 13, 2025. The facility filed an unlawful detainer complaint with the Superior Court of California County of Sacramento on July 22, 2025. According to Proof of Service of Summons, R1 was personally served a copy of the summons, complaint, civil case cover sheet, and plaintiff's mandatory cover sheet and supplemental allegations unlawful detainer on July 24, 2025. The Proof of Service of Summons indicated that R1 was served at their home as "a competent member of the household (at least 18 years of age) at the dwelling house or usual place of abode of the party. I informed him or her of the general nature of the papers". R1 has a Dementia diagnosis as of the LIC692A dated January 21, 2025 with confusion/disorientation and also had a family member in the process of obtaining DPOA status who was not sent the 30-day notice or unlawful detainer complaint documentation. Interview with R1 indicated that they do not check their mail frequently and that they have been receiving documents that they do not understand. R1 indicated that they received documents saying they owe something. R1 believed it was for furniture purchased in the 1970s when their spouse was living and expressed they were afraid they could go to jail. R1 indicated that they have not purchased any furniture recently and that their spouse has passed away. Observation of R1 indicated that they were exhibiting confusion. The facility provided LPA with all court documentation pertaining to the unlawful detainer complaint and there were no indication that the court was notified of R1's current primary diagnosis. R1's progress notes indicated that they were sent to the hospital on September 19, 2025 due to increased confusion and strong urine odor. Progress notes also indicated that on September 21, 2025 R1 was noted to have a urinary tract infection and prescription medication was ordered. Interview with ED indicated that the facility had a meeting regarding over reporting and indicated that this incident was not reported to CCLD. CCLD does not have record of the September 19, 2025 incident. LPA had a conversation with ED regarding reporting requirements and ED agreed that the facility will begin reporting all hospitalization incidents to CCLD. As a result of today's inspection, deficiencies are being cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Deficiencies are listed on 809-D pages. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B

    87211 Reporting Requirements(a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below... (D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, such as psychological abuse of a resident by staff or other residents, or unexplained absence of any resident.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, the facility did not ensure that they notified CCLD of R1's being sent to the hospital on 9/19/25, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to the residents in care.

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  • 87468.1(a)(1)Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (1)To be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the facility did not ensure resident (R1) was being treated with dignity when R1 had a change in cognition and facility did not consider change during eviction process, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(3)Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation..or other actions of a punitive nature...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records reviewed, the facility provided a 30-day notice to pay or quit indicating that if resident (R1) does not pay by the date and time indicated that R1 is required to move or surrender possession of their apartment, or if payment is not made in full they are no longer allowed to remain in the community, and they must vacate and deliver possession of their apartment, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to the residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 4, 2025 inspection of ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENS?

This was a other inspection of ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENS on November 4, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENS on November 4, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "87211 Reporting Requirements(a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may r..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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