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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARALicense 425802106
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kristin Kontilis conducted an unannounced case management – incident visit to the facility regarding a self-reported incident and a self-reported death that occurred on 8/31/2025. LPA Kontilis met with Jade Alma, Administrator to explain the purpose of the visit. On 9/3/2025, CCLD received LIC624 Unusual Incident/Injury Report stating 9-1-1 was called on 8/31/2025 for Resident 1 (R1) when R1 was observed to have “increased confusion found eating balmex”. The incident report states Staff 1 (S1) noted “pale skin and not at baseline…upon Paramedics’ assessment resident blood pressure was very low. Resident was sent out to ER by ambulance for further evaluation.” On 9/3/2025, CCLD received LIC624A Death Report stating R1 passed away at the hospital on 8/31/2025 at approximately 3:15 PM. The death report states R1’s responsible party reported R1’s passing to facility personnel. Death Report states cause of death is “Unknown at this time…” R1 was not on hospice. Per the information received, the circumstances surrounding R1’s death may be questionable, and an investigation is required. During today’s visit, LPA Kontilis obtained documents pertaining to the investigation and conducted in-person interviews. Due to time restraints, LPA will return at a later date to continue the investigation. Exit interview conducted. No deficiencies noted. Copy of report issued at the time of the visit.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87506(c)Type B

    87506(c) Residents Records: (c) All information and records obtained from or regarding residents shall be confidential.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as a confidential document of one resident was found in another resident's record which poses a potential safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 10, 2025 inspection of WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA?

This was a other inspection of WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA on September 10, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA on September 10, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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