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Inspection visit

Complaint

SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARELicense 4258021161 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

between Administrator Santiago, Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara and/or Licensee, Pacific Coast Senior Living Management, LLC corporate associates. At the time of the visit, LPA obtained documents pertaining to the allegation. At the time of the visit, Administrator stated an accounting is still being completed by Administrator Santiago. Administrator stated there appears to be errors in R1's accounting ledger and the accounting reconciliation should be completed by 6/15/2023. Administrator stated she received an email from R1’s RP, however has not yet responded to it. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, LPA determined that the Licensee should have issued a refund within fifteen (15) days after R1’s belongings were removed from the facility; therefore, the allegation that facility staff did not issue a timely refund in the event of a resident’s death is Substantiated at this time. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiency was cited (refer to LIC9099-D). Exit interview conducted. Citation issued. Copy of report and Appeal Rights 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.

  • 1569.652(c)Type B

    HSC 1569.652(c) Termination of admission agreement upon death of resident…refund of fees paid…(c) A refund of any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility shall be issued to the individual, individuals, or entity contractually responsible for the fees or, if the deceased resident paid the fees, to the resident’s estate, within 15 days after the personal property is removed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Licensee failed to provide R1’s Representative with a refund within 15 days after R1 passed away and personal belongings removed, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights to residents in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 13, 2023 inspection of SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE on June 13, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE on June 13, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "HSC 1569.652(c) Termination of admission agreement upon death of resident…refund of fees paid…(c) A refund of any fees ..."

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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