Oakmont of Escondido Hills.
Oakmont of Escondido Hills is Ranked in the top 29% of California memory care with 1 CDSS citation on record; last inspected Nov 2024.
A large home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 100 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
RCFE memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.
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Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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Oakmont of Escondido Hills has 1 citation on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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1 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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Plain language
Because a facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards: 12 hours of initial dementia training (6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks), 8 hours of annual dementia in-service every year thereafter, and an administrator must include 8 hours of dementia-specific continuing education in every 2-year recertification cycle. Training must cover individualized care plans, behavioral expressions, appropriate supervision, and the facility's dementia care philosophy.
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The facility has one serious citation on file — can you provide your corrective-action plan for the cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?
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The August 23, 2024 inspection resulted in one deficiency — can you provide the deficiency notice and your corrective-action documentation for that visit?
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3 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2024-11-14Complaint InvestigationUnsubstantiatedNo findings
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found no violations at the facility. The allegations—that staff didn't respond to call buttons promptly, that staffing levels were inadequate, and that families were charged unauthorized fees—were not supported by interviews with staff, residents, family members, and records showing the facility maintained response protocols and adjusted care plans with family notification when residents' needs changed.
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It was alleged that the facility not meeting residents needs in a timely manner. Interviews revealed that when a call button is activated that the staff goes and checks on the resident to see how they can be of service. Interviews with an outside source revealed they activated the call button one day and that no staff came to the room. Interviews with staff denied the allegation of not meeting the residents needs in a timely manner and denied not answering the call button. Interviews revealed all call buttons get answered and resolved. Interviews revealed that when several call buttons are on they will measure the severity of the problem with each resident then assist them accordingly. Interviews with staff revealed the max time for the call button is 15 minutes but the staff try their best to get there within the first five minutes. During covid the time could have possibly been a little longer. It was alleged that the facility does not have adequate number of staff. Interviews revealed that there were enough staff and there were no complaints from the staff that there is not enough staff. Interviews revealed when staff did get sick and had covid they would have an agency that provided staff to cover. Interviews revealed they were not short staff and they all worked really hard to make sure if they were going to be out that someone was there to work and cover the facility. Interviews revealed they stopped using agency staff around the middle of 2021 because there was no staffing concerns or issues. It was alleged that the facility is charging extra fees not on the care plan. Interviews revealed that R1's fees changed around 03/24/2021 when their functional capabilities subtotal for billable points were increased due to needing more services. These services would vary in nature and the billable points would go up an down from 03/2021 up until 09/2021. The facility was charging the family for the services and went over the services with the family each time there was change. Based on the evidence obtained from interviews, and record review, the complaint allegations of staff did not seek timely medical care for resident in care, facility not meeting residents needs in a timely manner, facility does not have adequate number of staff and facility is charging extra fees not on care plan are unsubstantiated. An exit interview was conducted with John Brennan, Executive Director and a copy of this report along with Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058 03/22) was provided at the conclusion of the visit.
2024-08-23Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
An unannounced annual inspection found the 131-resident facility in full compliance with state regulations. The inspector reviewed resident and staff records, toured the building and grounds, and confirmed that food service, medication storage and dispensing, infection control, emergency preparedness, and physical safety all met requirements.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that one hundred and thrifty-one (131) residents live at this facility. The Executive Director, John Brennan was advised of the annual and conducted and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Five (5) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration : LPA reviewed employee records. Five (5) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. John P. Brennan, Administrator’s certificate expiration date was 05/04/2025. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. The facility receives food delivery from Sysco, bi-weekly. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a location for sharps in the kitchen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 75 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 108.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the respectively laundry room on each floor and in the memory care unit. There is a locked location for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet in the housekeeper’s closet. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There are three (3) secured fireplaces at this facility. There is one (1) secured pool at the facility. LPA observed emergency supplies and first aid kits with the required components. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The alarms are monitored by Allied Universal. The City of Escondido conducted their fire inspection on 05/23/2024. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There were twenty-two (22) fire extinguishers on site, date charged was 10/05/2023. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to Executive Director, John Brennan.
2023-08-28Annual Compliance VisitType A · 1 finding
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During an unannounced annual inspection on August 28, 2023, inspectors found the facility was clean, well-staffed with trained employees, had adequate supplies and safety equipment, and properly managed medication and food service. A deficiency was cited because 7 out of 10 resident records reviewed did not have current physician's reports on file for that year.
“Based on resident record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 7 out of 10 resident physician reports poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/05/2023 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 The Director, Sal Hernandez agrees to complete the annual physician reports and put them on schedule so they are not missed. The Health Services Director and himself will work to continue to put the physician reports on the calendar and have them completed prior to inspection annually.”
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On 08/28/23 at 9:29 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheryl Goodrich arrived to conduct an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Director Sal Jimenez and was granted entry. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is following California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. The facility is approved for one hundred and sixty (160) ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents, having 138 residents in care. Infection Control: The facility has an approved infection control plan and a surplus of supplies for infection control including but not limited to mask, gloves, gowns, first aid kit, cleaning supplies, protective eye equipment and cleaning supplies. Physical Plant and Environmental Safety : The facility has bedrooms with bathrooms for each resident, a kitchen, living room, office area, a walled pool area, independent living computer room, fitness center, laundry area, salon and a memory care area. All a kitchen, living room, office area, a walled pool area, independent living computer room, fitness center, laundry area, salon and a memory care area are all clean and clear of obstruction. The resident bedrooms were clean and clear from obstruction. The resident’s rooms were complete with and clean linens and bedding, a television, dresser, and closet space. There is a pool on the premises that meets the height requirements for the facility. Operational Requirements: The facility was staffed with 25 staff to assist residents. The facility meets the operational requirements for an RCE and has a current fire clearance for the facility, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers. (Continued on LIC809-C) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Personnel Records-Training: All staff have fingerprint clearances, current CPR/First Aid certification, Health screen and TB test completed. All staff complete monthly in-service training and fire-drills and disaster training. Client Records-Incident Reports: The resident records are complete with pre-assessments, admissions agreement, identification and emergency information,house rules, medication log, daily logs of the resident’s health condition, and additional medical assessments. Client Rights-Information: The resident’s right documentation is present. The resident records also contain needs assessment information for each resident. Food Service: 7-day non-perishable and 2 day of perishable food supply was observed, and all food was properly stored and available to residents upon request. Health- Related Services: The caregivers at the facility are dispensing medications within the guidelines of the physician’s order and the regulations. The facility is documenting the date and time of the dispensing of medication for each resident. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has a disaster plan and has posted the evacuation plan, visible for staff and residents in care. The last fire drill was completed 08/08/23. The facility has emergency supply of food and water. Deficiencies: LPA reviewed resident’s records and found there are 7/10 resident records that do not have current physician’s reports for the year. Based on the reviewed records a deficiency is being cited. Summary: Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Div. 6, Chap 8 and listed on LIC 809-D. An exit interview was conducted, Appeal Rights (LIC 9098 01/16) along with a copy of this report was provided to Director Sal Jimenez and his signature on this form confirms receipt of these rights.
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