Skip to main content
ReadyRule homepageReadyRule

Inspection visit

Complaint

VISTA AT SIMI VALLEYLicense 5658500672 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

**This report is amended to correct a technical error. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zabel Chochian conducted a complaint visit to the facility. LPA met with licensee Dan Zaharoni and explained the reason for the visit. Discussion held with Mr. Zaharoni regarding allegations above from approximately 9:45am-10:15am. During today's visit LPA conducted a physical plant tour and conducted random resident interviews from approximately 10:30am-12:00pm and 2:30pm-3pm; Staff interviews conducted from 12:15pm-1:45pm; Review of the pager response time record for 7 days conducted from 1:45pm-2:30p. Based on interviews conducted and a review of the pager response times, it was confirmed that, in several instances, staff response times are taking over ten (10) minutes to one (1) hour. Regarding the facility maintaining a comfortable temerature for residents, it was confirmed through resident interviews that the facility common areas and resident rooms have been cold. Licensee confirmed that the facility is expirence issues with the heating/cooling system. LPA observed room tempetures to range from 58-69 degrees. Based on the above information gathered allegations are substantiated at this time. Following deficiencies observed cited. Exit interview held. Copy of report and appeal rights 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.

  • 87303(b)(1)Type B

    Heat occupied rooms to minimum temperature

    87303 (b)A comfortable temperature for residents shall be maintained at all times.(1) The facility shall heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degree F, (20 degrees C).This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation the temperature inside resident 1's (R1) room observed at 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Six (6) out of eight residents interviewed reported facility temperature is not maintained and it is too cold. This poses/posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type B

    Right to sufficient care and qualified staff

    (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(4)To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on 6 out 8 resident interviews and record review, response times to calls for assistance have taken from 10 minutes to an hour. in some instances.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 16, 2023 inspection of VISTA AT SIMI VALLEY?

This was a complaint inspection of VISTA AT SIMI VALLEY on February 16, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VISTA AT SIMI VALLEY on February 16, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303 (b)A comfortable temperature for residents shall be maintained at all times.(1) The facility shall heat rooms that..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

SourceView on CCLDView original report

Share this reportEmail

Next steps

If this is your facility,claim this pageand correct anything the record gets wrong. Free.

Researching this visit professionally?Book a 15-minute calland we will walk through what we have on file.

Data from CCLD public records. Last updated . If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.