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AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIRLicense 3618810484 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Second allegation: Staff do not keep the facility free from bugs. Regarding the allegation stated above, LPA conducted a walkthrough of the facility memory care unit (MC), LPA inspected 13 out of 15 rooms during the inspection LPA inspected Room #1 during the inspection LPA observed an insect that appeared to be a cockroach walking on Resident #2-bedroom floor. In addition, during the inspection LPA asked S#1 if facility provides pest control services S#1 informed LPA that facility provides treatment however, S#1 could not provide the days. LPA was informed by S#2 that facility utilizes pest control services to treat bugs/and insects. Third allegation: Staff do not properly maintain the facility. LPA conducted a walkthrough of the facility memory care unit (MC), during the inspection LPA detected a strong foul odor of urine inside memory care area. LPA brought foul odor to Staff #1 attention and S#1 informed LPA that the urine smell comes from the carpet as the carpet can get soiled. Staff #1 informed LPA that the facility shampoos the carpet, however, S#1 could not provide LPA with the times and days that the carpet gets cleaned. Fourth allegation: Staff are not properly trained. Regarding the allegation stated above, during the course of LPA’s inspection, interviews, record review, and observation, LPA has determined that facility staff is not properly reporting or addressing resident[s] change of condition. During interviews conducted with staff regarding the hazardous condition LPA discovered R#1 mattress to be in LPA was informed that Resident #1 exhibits behaviors that present R#1 to have bowel or bladder impairment however, based on R#1 physicians report it indicates that R#1 does not have bowel or bladder impairment. In addition, LPA did not find any documents that indicate or specify that R#1 may have a bowel/bladder impairment, or any behaviors concerning R#1 toileting needs.Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the above allegations are Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is Substantiated means that the findings are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Title 22 regulations Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) (2) & (3), 87303 Maintenance and Operation (a)(1) from division 6, chapter, article 6, is, being cited on the attached LIC 9099 D. An exit interview was conducted where this report, appeal rights, and LIC9099-D was discussed, and a copy of the report was provided to Facility Resident Services Director Jonnathan Rios at the conclusion of the visit. Based on corroborating evidence the department has determined that the above allegations are Unsubstantiated, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur. An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC 9099) was discussed, and a copy was provided to Facility Administrator at the end of the visit.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87411(a)Type B

    Personnel Requirements - General(a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. In facilities licensed for sixteen or more, sufficient support staff shall be employed to ensure provision of personal assistance and care as required in Section 87608, Postural Supports. Additional staff shall be employed as necessary to perform office work, cooking, house cleaning, laundering, and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the licensee did comply with Personnel Requirements regulation, by ensuring staff to be competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

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  • 87468.1(3)Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities...(3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. Based on observation the licensee did not comply with personal rights regulation which LPA found insect (cockroach) in Room#1 in R#2 room floor, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)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:...(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the licensee did accord R#1 with comfortable accommodations and furnishings, which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)(1)Type B

    87303 Maintenance and Operation...(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors...(1) Floor surfaces in bath, laundry and kitchen areas shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and odorless condition.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the licensee did comply with Maintenance and Operation regulation, by maintaining facility clean, sanitary, and odorless condition. which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the December 16, 2025 inspection of AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIR?

This was a complaint inspection of AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIR on December 16, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIR on December 16, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personnel Requirements - General(a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to pro..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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