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Inspection visit

Follow-up

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Smith and Angel Ascencio conducted an unannounced Case Management - Other visit to the above facility. The purpose of today's visit to ensure an excluded individual is not employed at the facility. The LPAs met with Executive Director Kortnie Spitznogle and explained the reason for the visit. During today's visit, the LPAs inquired as to whether Staff #1 (S1) is currently employed at the facility. The Business Office Manager confirmed that S1 had submitted an application but was not actively working at this facility nor was S1 ghired. The Woodland Hills North Regional Office reviewed the legal case and the individual’s history and the Stipulation/Decision and Order excluded the individual for life. The individual is not eligible to be licensed, reside or work in a facility. The Decision and Order was served to the licensee and S1 via certified mail on 01/06/2023 and was effective as of 01/17/2023. The ED confirmed that they had received documentation regarding S1, which confirmed that S1 could not be employed at this facility. In addition, LPA obtained copies of the staff roster to verify that S1 is not employed at the facility. Exit interview conducted. A copy of report issued.

Citations

5 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.

  • 87555(b)(27)Type A

    87555(b)(27) General Food Service Requirements. All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there were rodent droppings observed in the kitchen and staff admitted that the facility had an issue with rodents in the kitchen, which poses and immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(c)Type A

    87303(c) Maintenance and Operation. All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as the window screen in the theater room was missing, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87307(e)Type A

    87307(e) Personal Accommodations and Services. Facilities providing services to residents who have physical or mental disabilities shall assure the inaccessibility of fishponds, wading pools, hot tubs, swimming pools, or similar bodies of water...through fencing, covering or other means. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility had water fountains in the courtyard and in front of the building filled with standing water, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    87309(a) Storage Space. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as a knife was accessible in the staff room and accessible gardening supplies and tools in the courtyard, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(6)Type A

    87468.1(a)(6) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents ... shall have all of the following personal rights:(6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as the exterior doors to the courtyard in the memory care unit are locked from the inside, which poses an immediate personal rights risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 23, 2023 inspection of VISTAS AT OXNARD SENIOR LIVING,THE?

This was a other inspection of VISTAS AT OXNARD SENIOR LIVING,THE on January 23, 2023. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to VISTAS AT OXNARD SENIOR LIVING,THE on January 23, 2023?

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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