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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

AASTA ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 5658501584 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kelly Dulek and Angela Barutyan conducted a pre-licensing change of ownership visit to this property at 09:45AM. During the course of the visit, deficiencies were observed and addressed with the current Administrator Denise Gilroy, and designees Agnes Gazaryan and Gloria Morales. Facility tour began at 10:45AM. Hot water was measured in a sample of six (6) resident rooms. Temperature readings were inconsistent throughout the facility, measuring between 83.4 degrees Fahrenheit and 131.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Designee informed maintenance staff and called a plumber, who visited the facility during the visit. Water temperatures were adjusted during the visit. At 10:47AM, LPAs facility designee observed an unlocked drawer in the memory care common area, which contained wound cleanser, lotions, shaving cream, and other various personal care and grooming items. Staff holding the key was called to the area to secure the items during the visit. One (1) resident's room in Assisted Living was observed dirty, with feces on the toilet. Designee called housekeeping and requested additional cleaning in this resident's room. A light in a common bathroom, as well as one in the 200's hallway were observed flickering and/or too dim for sufficient visibility. Maintenance replaced the light bulbs during the visit. LPAs observed the two (2) delayed egress points at the end of the Memory Care hallways leading to the outside patio were not turned on during the visit. There are two (2) additional delayed egress points upon exiting the Memory Care patio, which were tested and functional at the time of the visit. LPA Dulek called and spoke with Fire Inspector Richard Martinez at 02:38PM, who indicated he will review facility layout, fire codes and contact LPA with an update on permissible use of the delayed egress. Report continued on LIC 809-C During resident file review, LPAs reviewed five (5) resident files. Of the five (5) residents (Resident #1 - R1, Resident #2 - R2, Resident #3 - R3, Resident #4 - R4, and Resident #5 - R5), LPAs observed two (2) resident files (R1 and R2) were missing updated appraisals, three (3) residents (R1, R3 , and R4) did not have proof of annual medical visit or an updated medical assessment, and three (3) residents (R1, R4 and R5) did not have proof of a TB test. During staff file review, LPAs observed five (5) staff files. Of the five (5) staff, three (3) staff (Staff #1 - S1, Staff #2 - S2, Staff #3 - S3) did not have proof of the twenty (20) hours of annual required training. One (1) staff (Staff #4 - S4) did not have the initial forty hours of training. Three (3) staff (S1, S2 and S4) did not have proof of first aid training. Pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations and/or CA Health and Safety Code, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D.) Designees were informed that failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

10 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.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    87309 (a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions...and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storageThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, a drawer in the memory care unit's common area was left open and contained items such as wound cleanser and personal care items, and housekeeping cart was in the hallway and unlocked, which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(c)Type B

    87411 (c) All RCFE staff who assist residents with personal activities of daily living shall receive initial and annual training as specified in Health and Safety Code sections 1569.625 and 1569.69This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the above cited secton, as staff files did not contain proof of initial training for 1 staff, or annual training for 3 staff, and 3 staff did not have proof of first aid training, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    87303 (e) (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water....used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, hot water was measured in 6 resident rooms and measured above 120 degrees in 5 rooms, measuring up to 131 degrees and was under 105 degrees in 1 room measuring at 83.4 degrees, which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(a)(1)(B)Type B
  • 87307(a)(3)(A)Type B
  • 87468.2(a)(7)Type B
  • 87465(h)(1)(C)Type B
  • 87457(c)(1)(A)Type B
  • 87618(b)(3)(E)and(5)Type B
  • 87506(a)Type B

    87503 (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, files were incomplete for all 5 residents reviewed. 3 did not contan proof of annual medical visit or updated medical assessment, 3 did not have proof of TB test, and 2 did not have updated reappraisals, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 22, 2026 inspection of AASTA ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a other inspection of AASTA ASSISTED LIVING on April 22, 2026. 4 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AASTA ASSISTED LIVING on April 22, 2026?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (1 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "87309 (a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions...and ..."

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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