Staffing, personnel, and training
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
125 HEATHER TERRACE, Aptos CA 95003
100 bedsLatest official report Apr 23, 2026Licensed
The available records show 5 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
No later report is available, so the records do not show what happened afterward.
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.
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 6 Santa Cruz County facilities licensed for 50 or more beds, except where too few exist to state one — those come from facilities with 7 or more beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 16 reports for this facility: 12 inspections, 4 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 5 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
More than the typical 6
5 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
3 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
3 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
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.
Cited in 2 reports, with 2 deficiencies in total.
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportAllegations2 substantiated · 9 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited
The administrator shall have the responsibility to:(1) Administer the facility in accordance with these regulations and established policy, program and budget. (2) Where applicable, report to the licensee on the operation of the facility, and provide the licensee with necessary interpretations of recognized standards of care and supervision. (3) Develop an administrative plan and procedures to ensure clear definition of lines of responsibility, equitable workloads, and adequate supervision. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the kitchen in need of additional supervision, lack of activities for scheduled time and residents sitting without supervision in the dining area with toxin unlocked and accessible to residents. LPA was told that the Administrator has given notice and other staff are taking the lead when the Administrator is out.
The facility has appointed a new Administrator.
Deadline recorded: Jan 27, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
(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. The licensee did not provide food of good quality. During the inspection of the kitchen LPA observed mold on bread and missing documentation of Consulting services for dietary requirements needs and overall quality of food services. This poses a potential health risk to residents in care. Staff disposed the expired non-perishable food immediately upon discovery.
Licensee to check all the non-perishable food in the pantry and dispose expired food immediately. Consulting services will be included in the plan of correction and sent to the department by 2/14/2025
Deadline recorded: Feb 14, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure that the Emergency Disaster Plan included the contact information for at least two backup generator rental companies and Licensee did not ensure that staff attempted to contact the listed backup generator rental company when the facility was without power from 6:45AM to 9:45PM on 12/14/2024 which poses an immediate safety risk to residents in care.
Licensee agrees to submit a plan to CCL by POC date 12/27/2024 to ensure that the Emergency Disaster Plan includes the contact information for at least two backup generator rental companies and staff are provided with in-service training on contacting back up generator rental companies when there is a power outage at the facility. Once in-service training is completed, Licensee shall provide copies of training records to CCL, includings names, dates, training topics, and names and qualifications of trainers.
Deadline recorded: Dec 27, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportCalifornia 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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