SEA BLUFFS, THE

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87468.1(a)(11)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To have their visitors, including ombudspersons.., permitted to visit privately during reasonable hours and without prior notice... This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee failed to ensure R1 and R2 were allowed visitation. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee to provide an in-service on the powers entrusted to a DPOA and forward proof to LPA by POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Jan 2, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87204(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including specification of the maximum number of persons who may receive services at any one time. An exception may be made in the case of catastrophic emergency when the licensing agency may make temporary exceptions to the approved capacity. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two residents who are bedridden and housed in rooms not approved for bedridden status. R4 and R8 are residing in rooms not approved for bedridden status which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/08/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee to forward plan on moving residents to LPA by POC due date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87203

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed the delayed egress exit door is chained from the outside preventing residents from going into the patio area (photos). Facility does not have approved fire clearance for locked perimeter doors which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Civil Penalty Assessed

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/08/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee removed chain during the visit. Licensee to forward a statement of understanding of the regulation to LPA by POC due date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87464(f)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Basic Services. Basic services shall at a minimum include: Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c). This requirement was not met as evidence by R1 was able to leave Memory Care and was found approx. .5 miles away from facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Civil Penalty Assessed

Official plan of correction

Facility conducted in service for elopements and reporting.

Deadline recorded: Nov 8, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87468.1(a)(3)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents' money... This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: base oon iterview with S1 they indicated that they accepted a monitary gift from R1. This presents a potential health, safety, and personal rights to resident in care.

Official plan of correction

Executive Director agrees to review regulation section 87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities with all staff. Executive Director will send a signed statement of understanding along with a sign in sheet for all staff trained on the regulation section cited by POC due date of 2/10/25.

Deadline recorded: Feb 10, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87309(a)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) 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. (1) Storage areas for poisons, and firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cabinet below kitchen sink in memory care used to store toxins was not locked and secured which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 12/24/2024 Plan of Correction Facility corrected deficiency during today's visit.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87555(b)(8)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Perishible food such as milk, salad dressing, beef, and fish were found expired (photos taken). In addition, pork patties were found on a kitchen counter at room temperature which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 12/24/2024 Plan of Correction Facility removed expired food from the kitchen during today's visit.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87207

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

No licensee, officer or employee of a licensee shall make or disseminate any false or misleading statement regarding the facility or any of the services provided by the facility. This req is not being met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee failed to ensure no false or misleading statements were disseminated. Facility form letter states S1 is an LVN when in fact the staff is not an LVN. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee to remove the false statement on facility forms and forward proof to LPA by POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Oct 8, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.