Dementia care
Cited in 3 reports, with 3 deficiencies in total.
LAS VILLAS DEL NORTE
1325 LAS VILLAS WAY, Escondido CA 92026
198 bedsLatest official report Jul 14, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (760) 741-1047
- Licensee
- ESCONDIDO SH LLC; INTEGRAL SENIOR LVG MGMT LLC
- Administrator
- FARISH, JOLENE
- Contact
- FARISH, JOLENE
- License first date
- May 5, 2020
- License effective date
- May 5, 2020
- District office
- RIVERSIDE ASC · (951) 248-2222
- Regional office
- 18
- Clients served
- 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
Summary
The available records show 6 Type A and 10 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- May 29, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Apr 16, 2025
3 later reports, from May 30, 2025 through Jul 14, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
What Type A and Type B mean
- Type A
- Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
- Type B
- Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.
At a glance
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 91 San Diego County facilities licensed for 50 or more beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 37 reports for this facility: 14 inspections, 22 complaint investigations, and 1 licensing or administrative record.
Those records contain 6 Type A and 10 Type B deficiencies.
1 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 14
- Recorded deficiencies
- 16
- Type A deficiencies
- 6
- Type B deficiencies
- 10
- Substantiated complaints
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 2
More than the typical 9
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
Repeated topics
Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.
Resident rights
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Dementia careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87705(e)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(5) Facility staff shall ensure the continued safety of residents if they wander away from the facility without violating Sections 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities and Section 87468.2, Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the fire alarm was pulled which disarmed all exit doors resulting in R1 eloping from the facility with no staff supervision. R1 was located by law enforcement a mile away from the facility. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
AED reported the facility's goal is to have five (5) caregivers present in the memory care unit during the morning and evening shift. AED reported the facility will receive a staff training provided by an outside vendor regarding preventative measures for elopement and Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, regulation 87705 titled " Care of Persons with Dementia " . AED added the facility will consult with the fire department to ask if they can install tamperproof shields and frames that sound a warning horn when lifted to help prevent false fire alarms without restriciting legitimate alarms. Proof of correction to be submitted to LPA by cob on 5/16/2025.
Deadline recorded: May 16, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 16, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Dementia careType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87705(e)(5)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(5) Facility staff shall ensure the continued safety of residents if they wander away from the facility without violating Sections 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities and Section 87468.2, Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, facility staff failed to ensure the courtyard gate was secured after knowing all doors had been disarmed. Furthermore, R1 eloped from the facility with no staff supervision and was returned by law enforcement. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
LPA was informed the facility has since conducted an in-service staff training regarding fire alarm and elopement procedures and purchased a new siren alarm for the courtyard gate. The facility was advised to update their Missing Person Elopement policy dated 7/5/2024 to include all exit doors are secured including courtyard gate to prevent another similar incident.
Deadline recorded: Apr 11, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Apr 11, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement is met as in evidence in: Based on records and interviews the licensee did not provide healfull and comfortable accomodations in 1 of 51 persons in the memory care unit which posed a potential Personal Rights risk to persons in care
Official plan of correction
Licensee agrees to provide all staff with resident personal rights training by plan of correction date. Training and documents will be due to CCL by POC date.
Deadline recorded: Jan 10, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 10, 2025
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87470(a)(2)(A)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(a) (2) (A) Surfaces such as floors, chairs, toilets, sinks, counters and tabletops shall be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis to ensure they are safe and sanitary... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA observed 6 of 9 resident bedrooms/bathrooms toured appeared to have feces stuck inside the toilet bowls, on the toilet seats, on the bathroom floor, and/or on the outside bedroom door handles. This poses a potential health/safety/personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator Farish reported the facility has since hired two (2) new housekeepers and now has a total of 6 housekeeping staff to ensure the facility is maintained in sanitary condition. POC met.
Deadline recorded: Aug 30, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Aug 30, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 1569.626(a)(1)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
Training requirements for direct care staff:(1) 12hrs of dementia care training, 6 shall be completed before a staff member begins working independently with residents, & the 6 hrs shall be completed within the first 4 weeks of employment. All 12 hrs shall be to the care of persons with dementia. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with section cited above S1, S2 and S3 work at the facility without the required initial training posing an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to resident in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee agreed to submit an audit of Proof of Required Trainings needed for the (12-15) memory staff to the department by 5pm on the POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Apr 23, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Apr 23, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited · investigated over 2 visits
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87507(f)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) The licensee shall comply with all applicable terms and conditions set forth in the admission agreement, including all modifications and attachments. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not complye with the requirement noted above by overcharging Resident 1 for care. This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee stated that the facility will implement a policy to ensure that the facility's new Business Office Director will receive additional training regarding the admission agreement and refund policies. Licensee stated that POC to be submitted to CCLD by close of business on 1/5/2024.
Deadline recorded: Jan 5, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 5, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportLicensing recordNot an inspection of the operating facility
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities-(a) Residents...shall have all of the following personal rights:(2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, ...and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not ensure personal rights were maintained for residents. Based on observations, interviews, and records reviewed, R1 was found injured sitting on top of a mattress stored in their bathroom. This poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The licensee will establish a procedure re: how and when furniture is removed from the unit when needed and conduct training of all memory care staff regarding the procedure. Proof of training to be submitted to CCL by 5PM on 9/20/2023.
Deadline recorded: Sep 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Sep 20, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jan 4, 2024 · Control 18-AS-20230728094657
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(15)
- 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:(15) To send and receive unopened correspondence in a prompt manner. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not maintain the personal rights of R1 and R2. Based on interview, R1 and R2 were not provided their mail nor was it provided to their responsible party for at least 4 months. This poses in immediate threat the personal rights to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
AD reported front desk staff will be re-trained regarding resident's rights to have their mail provided promptly to either themselves or their representative. Proof of training to be submitted to LPA by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Feb 17, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 17, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Basic services and supervisionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87466
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Observation of the Resident- The licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and that appropriate assistance is provided when such observation reveals unmet needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The licensee did not ensure R1 was provided assistance following a change in condition. Based on record review, beginning 5/24/22, R1 experienced 6 falls in less than 48 hours and was not reassessed or placed on fall precautions. This poses a potential threat to the health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The facility stated an inservice will be conducted with all assisted living staff to recognize changes in resident's condition and to report those changes to facility nurses and/or management. Proof of training to be submitted to CCL by POC due date.
Deadline recorded: Feb 8, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Feb 8, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Personal Rights- (a) Residents in residential care facilities for the elderly shall have personal rights...those listed in Sections 87468.1, Personal Rights... and 87468.2, Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities, as applicable to the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Licensee did not ensure resident's call button was answered in a timely manner. Based on records reviewed, 2 of R1's 6 call buttons on 5/14/22 took staff more than 30 minutes to respond. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The facility stated a training was recently conducted with all caregivers which outlined their responsibilities in responding to resident's call lights in a timely manner. Proof of training already received. Deficiency cleared during today's visit.
Deadline recorded: Jan 25, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Official record says corrected or clearedOn or before Jan 25, 2023
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 25, 2023
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Personal Rights- (a) Residents in residential care facilities for the elderly shall have personal rights...those listed in Sections 87468.1, Personal Rights... and 87468.2, Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities, as applicable to the facility. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: The Licensee did not ensure resident's call light alarms were answered in a timely manner. Based on records reviewed, R1'sl light alarms were not answered in a timely manner. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The facility stated a training will be conducted with all caregivers to outline their responsibilites in responding to resident's call lights in a timely manner. Proof of training will be provided to LPA by January 20, 2023.
Deadline recorded: Jan 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 20, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- 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...care facilities for the elderly shall have... the following personal rights:(3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions... such as...interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews conducted with staff and residents, the Licensee did not ensure R1 was free from physical abuse while in care which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee/Executive Director stated all staff will attend training regarding the personal rights of residents to ensure compliance regarding this requirement. Proof of completion of training to be submitted to CCL by POC due date of 12/9/2022.
Deadline recorded: Nov 30, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 30, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 3 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(a)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87303 Maintenance and Operations (a) (1) Floor surfaces in bath, laundry and kitchen areas shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and odorless condition. this requirement was not me as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure florr surfaces were clean and sanitary, which posed a pontential health, safety and personal rights risk to 1 of 171 residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Generations Program Director agreed to conduct in service training for all staff regarding cleaning and sanitation procedures, by 11/23/2022. Generations Program Director agreed to submit proof of completed trainings and attendance sheet by 11/23/2022.
Deadline recorded: Oct 27, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 27, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87468.2(a)(8)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities:(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: (8) To be free from neglect, financial exploitation, involuntary seclusion, punishment, humiliation, intimidation, and verbal, mental, physical, or sexual abuse. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interviews, record review, the licensee did not ensure residents were free from sexual abuse in 3 of 166 persons in care [R1, R2, and R3] which posed an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator has implemented a quality assurance protocol where personnel verify lobby doors are locked. Moving forward, the administrator will develop a log to track who is verifying the lobby doors are locked. Administrator has trained all facility personnell on the new protocol, and will submit a log to the LPA documenting the attendees. Administrator will submit all documention by 6/30/22.
Deadline recorded: Jun 22, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 22, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87468.2(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Additional Personal Rights of Residents in ...Facilities: (a) In addition to the rights listed ...residents...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...to meet their needs. This requirement was not met by: Based on record review and interviews, the Licensee did not comply with the above allegation with one resident. On 4/24/22, R1 pressed their call button for help at 5:41pm, but was not provided assistance by staff. 911 respond at 6:35pm. This was an immediate safety risk to R1.
Official plan of correction
Licensee agrees to review staffing needs for facility based on call response times for residents. Licensee to consider contracting with additional staffing agencies to ensure reliable coverage for facility. Licensee may self-certify to LPA Colvin what the results of their review is and what their plan for staffing moving forward is to essure resident's calls are being responded to in a timely manner. Self- Certtification to be submitted to LPA Colvin by Plan of Correction date of 5/2/22.
Deadline recorded: May 2, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 2, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(g)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Incidental Medical and Dental Care. The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circumstance has resulted in an imminent threat to a resident’s health including, but not limited to, an apparent life-threatening medical crisis. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not contact 911 or obtain emergency medical services for 1 out of 160 residents. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
Official plan of correction
The Executive Director agreed to ensure that all staff receive training, provided by an outside vendor, pertaining to contacting emergency medical services. The Executive Director agreed to provide the date of scheduled training to Community Care Licensing (CCL) by POC due date and provide proof of training to CCL upon completion, which will be scheduled to occur within two weeks.
Deadline recorded: Mar 23, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Mar 23, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Source and limits
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.
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