Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
COLONY OF THOUSAND OAKS AT VENUS, INC.
189 VENUS STREET, Thousand Oaks CA 91360
6 bedsLatest official report Sep 25, 2025Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (805) 380-4161
- Licensee
- COLONY OF THOUSAND OAKS AT VENUS, INC.
- Administrator
- ELEANOR,JIMENEZ
- Contact
- ELEANOR,JIMENEZ
- License first date
- Sep 11, 2023
- License effective date
- Sep 11, 2023
- District office
- WOODLAND HILLS N.ASC · (818) 596-4334
- Regional office
- 29
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 4 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Sep 25, 2025
- Most recent deficiency
- Aug 29, 2024
1 later report, on Sep 25, 2025, 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 218 Ventura County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 5 reports for this facility: 2 inspections, 0 complaint investigations, and 3 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 4 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies.
1 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 2
- Recorded deficiencies
- 7
- Type A deficiencies
- 4
- Type B deficiencies
- 3
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
Fewer than the typical 4
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 2
0 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size also have none
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.
No topic repeats in the last 36 months
No deficiency topic appears in more than one report during that window. This does not establish that nothing repeated earlier in the five-year record, and it is not a statement about current conditions.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Inspection
Food serviceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87555(b)(27)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as both live and dead insects were observed in the kitchen areas, including the floor, pantry, and outside portion of the refrigerator, which poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/05/2024 Plan of Correction Licensee indicated pest control visited the facility last week. Proof of ongoing pest control and kitchen cleaning will be provided to CCL by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 (two) of 2 (two) residents' medications observed did not have accurate start dates and medication counts did not reflect that medications are administered properly for both residents which poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/05/2024 Plan of Correction Facility Management indicated that CSMDR will be rewritten accurately immediately, including start dates and accurate prescription numbers. Additionally, staff who administer medications will be retrained on proper medication administration and documentation and proof will be provided to CCL by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(f)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (1) Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the kitchen drawer containing sharps such as knives and scissors does contain a latch, but the latch was not functional, which poses an immediate safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 08/29/2024 Plan of Correction During today's visit, the sharps were moved to a locked drawer. Maintenance staff arrived later in the visit with new latches to replace the non-functional latch and showed the LPA proof of correction. POC cleared.
Official record says corrected or clearedOn or before Aug 29, 2024
Plan of correction recorded
Dementia careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87705(f)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as a bucket containing cleaning supplies was observed under the sink in one hallway bathroom and 2 bottles of air freshener were observed in the cabinet in another hallway bathroom, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/05/2024 Plan of Correction Items were secured in a locked location during today's visit. Training will be provided to all staff on accessible items and proof of training will be provided to CCL by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
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 is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as hall closet door was off the track and falling, barbecue and a chair were observed in the outdoor walkway, fire extinguishers were outdated, and the outdoor gate latch is non-functional, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/12/2024 Plan of Correction Facility Management agreed to repair all items. During the visit, items were moved from the outdoor walkway. Proof of all items being cleaned up and repaired will be sent to CCL by POC due date.
Corrective action observedRecorded in report dated Aug 29, 2024
Plan of correction recorded
Facility condition and maintenanceType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87303(e)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as water temperature measured at 72 degrees Fahrenheit and Facility Management indicated the water heater has been not functioning properly and needs replacing, which poses a potential health and personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/12/2024 Plan of Correction Maintenance person temporarily repaired the water heater during today's visit and temperature increased prior to the end of the visit. Facility Management agreed to replace water heater as planned. Proof of correction will be sent to CCL by POC due date.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
Health conditions and treatmentsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87608(a)(5)(B)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
(B) Bed rails that extend the entire length of the bed are prohibited except for residents who are currently receiving hospice care and have a hospice care plan that specifies the need for full bed rails. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in as one resident was observed with adjustable bed rails engaged in the full bedrail position, but is not on hospice, which poses/posed a potential personal rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
POC Due Date: 09/12/2024 Plan of Correction Management agreed to switch the bed rails to only 1/2 bedrails rather than adjustable bed rails. Order for half bedrails was obtained during today's visit.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction not verified in available records
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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