Routine inspection·April 15, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Teresa Camara and Kelly Dulek arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPAs met with Executive Director Rick Olds and explained the reason for the visit. LPAs toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and community is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. At 8:43 a.m. LPA Camara observed a medication cart in the facility lounge area that was unattended by staff. LPA checked the cart to see if it was locked, however it was not locked and there were medications stored inside the cart. The facility's fire suppression system was last inspected by the Oxnard Fire Department on 3/11/2024. The facility's smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were last inspected by Boyd & Associates on 1/12/2024, however the facility does not have documentation of this inspection. They have requested the documentation and should have it by 4/16/2024. Fire extinguishers were last serviced on 7/21/2023 and appeared fully charged. Kitchen: At the time of the visit, the kitchen was clean and appliances appeared operable. There was a sufficient supply of perishable and nonperishable food, properly stored. The menu was posted and copies are available for residents. The facility offers daily specials and a standard selection of alternatives at every meal. Common Areas: The facility is a three-story building. There are resident rooms on all three floors, units are designated for assisted living residents on all three floors and a separate unit on the first floor is designated for memory care residents. (continued on 809-C) (continued from LIC809) There were no obstructions or tripping hazards observed. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Both facility elevators were operating properly. There are four stairwells; all are equipped with emergency evacuation chairs. There were two delayed egress doors in the memory care unit that were not functioning properly (the main memory care entry door and one in a hallway which leads to the outdoor area accessible in assisted living). The delayed egress for these doors were tested and the doors did not open. The doors could only be opened by inputting a security code. Activities: Planned activities are offered and the activity schedule was posted. Activity room and common spaces appeared clean and in good repair. Rooms: LPAs toured ten randomly chosen rooms; three in memory care, one in assisted living on the first floor, three on the second floor and three on the third floor. Rooms appeared clean with sufficient lighting and appropriate furnishings. Restrooms: Restrooms on all floors were clean and sanitary. Restrooms were fully stocked with supplies. The hot water temperature was tested on all floors and ranged from 107.0 -119.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside areas: LPAs observed appropriate outdoor furniture for residents. There was an enclosed patio for residents whom reside in the memory care unit. The delayed egress doors in the memory care patio area were not operating properly and one of the doors was wired shut. Records: LPAs reviewed five resident files and five staff files. An annual continuation visit is necessary and records will be reviewed again during that visit. Interviews: LPAs interviewed three residents; no concerns noted. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in additional civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.