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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA-VENTURALicense 5658016371 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Emily Peraldi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. At 10:04 a.m., the LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. At 10:07 a.m., Hospital Administrative Resident II (HAR II) Cynthia “Cindy” Gambill met with the LPA. Entrance interview conducted. RECORD REVIEW: Between 10:27 a.m. and 2:36 p.m., the LPA conducted a file review for seven (7) residents and six (6) staff. Resident records were reviewed for, but not limited to: care plans, medical assessments, admissions agreement, consent forms. Resident records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to: health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and training documentation showing required training completed. Personnel files were in order. Fire drill was last conducted on 12/18/2025. The LPA observed documentation of the Infection Control Plan and Emergency and Disaster Plan. Administrator certificate for Cindy Gambill is current and valid until 04/13/2027. Administrator certificate for Ray Sena is current and valid until 03/31/2027. The LPA obtained a copy of the resident roster and staff roster. During today’s visit, the LPA had a conversation with Cindy Gambill regarding retaining residents with a diagnosis of Dementia. Currently, the facility’s plan of operation does not include a dementia program. The LPA explained to Cindy Gambill that the plan of operation needs to be updated to include a dementia program as two (2) out of fifty (50) residents have a diagnosis of dementia. Cindy Gambill explained that a dementia program will be added to the plan of operation and will be sent to the Department for review. Continued on LIC 809-C. Due to time constraints the LPA will return to complete the annual at a later date. Pursuant to Title 22, CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Failure to correct deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Selena Lopez. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

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.

  • 87208(a)Type B

    Maintain and operate facility under definitive plan

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the plan of operation does not include a dementia program, two (2) out of fifty (50) residents have a diagnosis of dementia which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 22, 2026 inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA-VENTURA?

This was an inspection of VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA-VENTURA on January 22, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA-VENTURA on January 22, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the plan of operation ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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