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Inspection visit

Follow-up

SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARELicense 4258021162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At 11:20pm on 05/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived unannounced to the facility to continue the investigation to a subsequent complaint. LPA met with, Administrator, Lisa Gerr announced who he is and the reason for the visit. LPA conducted a cursory tour of the facility. LPA conducted interviews with staff and attempted interviews with residents, and reviewed documentation. It was discovered that Direct Care Staff 1 (S1) had not been registered with Guardian and was not present on Licensing Information Systems (LIS) when checked during the complaint investigation visit. Administrator stated that S1 was cleared and associated, however it S1 did not appear on both background clearance cites. LPA assisted Administrator to attain S1's PERS number as was able to associate S1 during the course of the visit. Administrator stated that this was S1's first day. This resulted in a citation of S1 not being cleared for 1 day (87355(a)). During the complaint visit LPA requested Registry of Residents. Administrator stated the f acility did not have a Register of Residents (LIC9020) upon demand during normal business hours resulting a citation issued (87508(b)). Administrator was able to create a new LIC9020 during the course of the visit. LPA issued two citations and a civil penalty as a result of this subsequent case management visit to the complaint report issued on the same day and visit. Exit interview, report read, citations and civil penalty issued, appeal rights and report provided.

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.

  • 87355(a)Type A

    87355 Criminal Record Clearance(a) The Department shall conduct a criminal record review of all individuals specified in Health and Safety Code section 1569.17 and shall have the authority to approve or deny a facility license, or employment, residence, or presence in the facility, based upon the results of such review. This requirement was not met by review of current working staff S1 not being cleared in Guardian or LIS at time of visit. Which poses a risk to residents in care.

  • 87508(b)Type B

    87508 Register of Residents (b)Registers of residents shall be available to the licensing agency to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. Registers may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of registers shall be subject to the following requirements: Which is a potential danger to Residents in care. This requirement was not met by evidence of not having Register or Residents (LIC9020) upon demand during complaint visit on 05/21/2025.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 21, 2025 inspection of SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE?

This was an other inspection of SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE on May 21, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SANTA BARBARA MEMORY CARE on May 21, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87355 Criminal Record Clearance(a) The Department shall conduct a criminal record review of all individuals specified in..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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