Aegis Assisted Living of Aptos

87411 Personnel Requirements - General(a) Facility personnel shall at all times be...competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needsThis requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and interviews,on 7/25/2025 Staff S1 gave another resident's medications to R1. On 4/16/2026, S2 gave an incorrect dose of medication to R2 which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During inspection of R1's bathroom, LPA observed pills/capsules in an unlocked cabinet. Review of R1's physician's report dated 10/2/2023, R1 cannot manage or store his/her medications. which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

87468.1 Personal Rights: (a)(2) Each resident shall be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record reviews, on 7/18/2025, R1 has neurocognitive disorder and left the facility unassisted and was found by facility staff outside of the community, sustaining injuries. This poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. The licensee did not provide food of good quality. During the inspection of the kitchen LPA observed mold on bread and missing documentation of Consulting services for dietary requirements needs and overall quality of food services. This poses a potential health risk to residents in care. Staff disposed the expired non-perishable food immediately upon discovery.

The administrator shall have the responsibility to:(1) Administer the facility in accordance with these regulations and established policy, program and budget.(2) Where applicable, report to the licensee on the operation of the facility, and provide the licensee with necessary interpretations of recognized standards of care and supervision.(3) Develop an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the kitchen in need of additional supervision, lack of activities for scheduled time and residents sitting without supervision in the dining area with toxin unlocked and accessible to residents. LPA was told that the Administrator has given notice and other staff are taking the lead when the Administrator is out.

(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. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that the Emergency Disaster Plan included the contact information for at least two backup generator rental companies and Licensee did not ensure that staff attempted to contact the listed backup generator rental company when the facility was without power from 6:45AM to 9:45PM on 12/14/2024 which poses an immediate safety risk to residents in care.

87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia:(2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants. This requirement was not met as evidenced by observation and photo taken there was unlocked toxins under the sink in the memory care unit. This is an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 8 staff files reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.