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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

SUNGARDEN TERRACELicense 3746034372 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Domingo conducted an unannounced Case Management - Incident visit. LPA was welcomed by Susan O'Shaughnessy, the Director of Marketing and Admissions, and discussed the purpose of the visit. Today's visit was in response to an Incident Report (LIC624) that the licensee self submitted to the CCLD San Diego Regional Office. According to the LIC624, on 8/21/24, Resident #1 (R1) was involved in an incident where a Staff 1 (S1) had a physical altercation with R1. The video shows R1 and S1 hitting and pushing each other. R1 falls to the ground and crawls on the floor until they can get up, while S1 watched and does not assist R1. R1 is seen on the video wiping blood from their hand.  R1 tries to stop the bleeding with a tissue, while they bend over to wipe the blood from the floor.  Staff 2 (S2) came to the memory care unit, where they saw the cut on R1's hand and applied aid. R1 was taken to the emergency room, where the resident received four stitches.The facility did not notify R1's responsible party of the incident. During today’s visit, LPA performed a facility tour,  welfare check, collected records, observed R1, and interviewed staff. (Continued on LIC809C) (Continued from LIC809) Two (2) deficiencies were cited per California Health and Safety Code (refer to the attached LIC 809-D). A Plan of Correction was jointly developed with the Administrator. Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC809D.  An immediate Civil penalty of $500 was assessed during today's visit for the facility's: To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions, and the licensee shall provide for and encourage all personnel to report observations or evidence of such abuse. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, to whom a copy of this report, the LIC809-D, the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87413(a)(3)Type A

    Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: The licensee shall provide for and encourage all personnel to report observations or evidence of such abuse, exploitation or prejudice. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by interviews and records review for 1 of 44 residents.This poses an immediate health risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(3)Type A

    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. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Interviews and records review for 1 of 44 residentsThis poses an immediate health risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the August 25, 2025 inspection of SUNGARDEN TERRACE?

This was a other inspection of SUNGARDEN TERRACE on August 25, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SUNGARDEN TERRACE on August 25, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: The licens..."

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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