Kirkwood Orange.
Kirkwood Orange is Ranked in the top 42% of California memory care with 3 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Dec 2025.

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Kirkwood Orange has 3 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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3 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 holds a 66-bed license under operator Kirkwood Orange Msl Llc — can you provide documentation showing the facility's current compliance status with Title 22 residential care regulations?
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5 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2025-12-09Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A routine inspection investigated three allegations about billing practices, sink maintenance, and document record-keeping; inspectors found no violations and determined the allegations were either unsubstantiated (billing and sink issues) or unfounded (document tracking), with resident and staff interviews and facility records supporting adequate practices in all areas. No citations were issued.
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Per monthly statements, it includes the date, description and charged amount. During the interviews with residents, R2-R4 reported that they have not had issues with their billing and/or stated that they are being provided with adequate billing services. During the course of the interviews with staff, Staff 1 (S1) reported that the resident was billed properly for the services she was provided. Regarding the allegation that staff did not ensure resident’s sink was not in disrepair, the following was revealed: During the initial visit on May 16, 2024, and subsequent visit on November 21, 2025, LPA tour R1’s bedroom and observed that the sink was in good repair. During the interviews with residents, R2 reported that she has no issues with her sink and stated that maintenance will help quickly if needed. Per R3, the water goes down her sink properly. R4 stated that he has not had issues with his sink and reported that maintenance will assist the residents the same day. During the interviews with staff, S1 reported that they have a system where staff can open a ticket for repair/work orders. Per S1, staff always ensure that the residents’ sinks are working properly. S3 reported that R1 never complained about her sink being broken or clogged. Regarding the allegation that staff inappropriately installed a sensor on resident’s door , the following was revealed: During the initial and subsequent visits LPA tour R1’s bedroom and did not observe a sensor on the resident’s door. During the interviews with residents, R2-R4 reported that they have never seen a sensor on the residents' doors. During the interviews with staff, S1 reported that the facility never installs sensors on the residents’ doors. Per S2, she has never seen a sensor on the residents' doors. S3 stated that during the morning rounds that staff notice an aerial alarm/ sensor on the resident's door and reported that the next day the sensor was gone. Per S3, the facility staff did not place the sensor on the resident’s door. Based on the information gathered during the investigation and review of documents obtained, LPA is unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported due to conflicting information. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove or refute the alleged violations occurred; therefore, these allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. For today’s visit, there were no citations issued per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA conducted an exit interview with ED Palposi, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility. 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 Regarding the allegation that staff are not keeping track of resident's documents , the following was revealed: During the investigation LPA review the Resident file for R1. LPA observed that the file for R1 included the following documentation: Admission Agreement, Medical Assessment, Consent Forms, Identification and Emergency Information, Preplacement Appraisal Information, MAR, Resident Assessment, maintenance work orders, Resident Personal Rights, Safeguards for Property/Valuables and Cash Resources, and monthly billing statements. During the interviews with residents, R2-R4 reported that they have not had issues with their documents and/or reported that their Responsible Party (RP) received a copy of their records. During the interviews with staff, S2 reported that staff keep accurate track of the resident documents. Per S3, staff provided R1's RP with all documentation requested. Therefore, the allegations are deemed UNFOUNDED, meaning the allegations are false, could not have happened and/or are without a reasonable basis. LPA Ramirez conducted an exit interview with ED Palposi and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.
2025-09-22Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On September 22, 2025, state inspectors conducted a routine unannounced inspection of this 66-bed facility and found no deficiencies. Inspectors checked resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen food supplies, fire safety equipment, medication records, infection control practices, and staff and resident files—all were in order. The facility's emergency preparedness, water temperature, heating, and insurance were all current and compliant.
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On September 22, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Jenifer Tirre and Eboni Bentley conducted an unannounced required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA’s were greeted by staff and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit. Director of Health Services Putri Tarigan helped assisted with today’s visit. Executive Director Dan Kashani arrived shortly after and assisted with the facility inspection. The facility is licensed for Sixty six (66) non-ambulatory residents of which eight (8) may be bed ridden with approved hospice waiver for fifteen (15) residents. Currently, there are three (3) Hospice residents present during today’s visit. Facility is a two story building with 58 resident rooms (combined private and shared). Facility has Assisted Living and Memory Care located on both floors. Facility has activities room, Bistro, ice cream parlor, salon parlor, dining rooms located on both levels as well as enclosed outside patios with delayed egress gates. At around 8:50AM, LPA’s conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by Director of Health Services Putri Tarigan, and the following was observed: There were no bodies of water on the premises. Resident rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in operational condition, lighting was provided, and storage for the client's personal belongings was observed. During visit water temperature inside resident bathrooms and kitchen sinks were tested operational with water temperatures measured between 112.8 to 117.3 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees F. was maintained in the facility. LPA’s observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for toxins, cleaning supplies and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. CONTINUED 809C 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 The kitchen was inspected, facility has sufficient two day perishables and seven day non-perishable foods. Facility had supply of emergency food and water. LPA’s observed facility had emergency food kits with servings varying from 12 to 93 per kit. LPA’s observed eight fire extinguishers which were fully charged and mounted. LPA’s reviewed facility has three Evacuation chairs posted on second floor stairwells. A review of the Medication Records Administration (MAR) was conducted, and LPA observed six of six records are in compliance. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA’s observed sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA’s observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Facility mandated inspection control posters were posted. LPA observed First Aid Kit was maintained. A working landline phone was operational. The last fire drill was conducted on September 18, 2025. Based on in house documentation from Direct Supply Tels and Champion Fire Solutions Inc facility had operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested and passed on July 10, 2025. The facility has current liability insurance on file effective 7/1/2025 – 7/1/2026. A review of six residents (R1-R6) service files and six staff (S1-S6) personnel files revealed to be complete. The facility has the current administrator's certification on file for Faraz Kashani # 7030587740 - Expiration 5/1/2027. No deficiencies during this inspection visit. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director Dan Kashani, and a copy of the report was provided.
2024-08-21Other VisitType B · 1 finding
Plain-language summary
This was the required annual inspection of the facility. Inspectors found the building, emergency systems, safety equipment, medication storage, and resident records generally in order, but identified one violation related to outdated physician reports for two residents with dementia; two advisory notes were also issued about staff records and hand-washing procedures.
“Based on records reviewed, two out of six resident files reviewed included an outdated medical assessment for residents with an indication of dementia. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/21/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will update the physician report for the two residents in question and provide the updated documentation to the Department before the plan of corrections due date.”
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On this day, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kevin Saborit-Guasch and William Vanegas made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by facility front desk staff after introducing themselves and stating the reason of the visit. Executive Director Megan Blacher was present and assisted during the visit. During the inspection, LPAs and facility staff conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a two story residential building with a basement. There are assisted living and memory care units on each of the levels. There are currently a total of sixteen (16) residents in assisted living and twenty-nine (29) residents. There are six residents currently receiving hospice care. Assisted living units are either studios or one-bedroom apartments while memory care units are a combination of shared and individual studio units. All units are equipped with an en-suite bathroom equipped with anti-slip flooring and grab bars. All currently occupied resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Vacant units are in the process of being renovated with new paint and new flooring. LPAs observed all beds have linens and blankets. Water temperature was verified to be within acceptable range in unit bathrooms located on both the ground level and second floor. LPAs observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Fire and emergency drills have been conducted regularly as confirmed by a review of the facility's training records. LPAs accompanied by Executive Director additionally toured the basement level of the facility which includes storage observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers present are observed to be fully charged throughout the premises. Smoke detectors with sprinkler systems are centrally wired throughout the facility and have been checked by the fire department. A follow-up inspection is documented to be scheduled on August 28, 2024. CONTINUED ON FORM 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 CONTINUED FROM FORM LIC809 There are two patios in the facility's courtyard, including a secure one adjoined to the facility's memory care unit. Both patios have shaded areas and outdoor furniture. The routes of egress are free of obstructions and accessed through delayed egress gates. Entry and exit into the memory care and outside the assisted living courtyard are also delayed egress devices. There is one locked medication room on the second floor for residents under medication management. There were several locked janitorial closets for storage of toxins and cleaning equipment. An emergency call system is in place in each apartment and residents can be provided with a pendant and/or WanderGuard device depending on their needs and wishes. An activity room, outdoor patios, library and beauty salon were available for resident use. Activities are observed to be conducted through the duration of the visit. Medication, sharp items and cleaning supplies were confirmed to be inaccessible throughout the physical plant. The medication central storage was also observed to be secure in three medication carts equipped with locks and stationed in the medication room. The facility uses electronic Medication Administration Records which was demonstrated by Med Tech staff during the visit. LPAs reviewed six resident files and eight staff files. Resident records include all necessary components, however two out of six physician reports were found to have been established over a year ago for two residents with an indication of dementia. Two staff members were observed to have been separated by mistake and were associated again during the visit. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one type B deficiency is being issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Two Technical Assistance advisory note are issued regarding staff association and the operation of hand-washing facilities. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.
2024-05-08Complaint InvestigationUnsubstantiatedNo findings
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation looked into four allegations: marijuana odor at the facility, staff conduct posing safety risks, lack of daily activities, and pest problems. Inspectors interviewed residents and staff, toured the facility, and reviewed records; they found no evidence to support the marijuana odor, safety risk, or activity concerns, and while two residents mentioned seeing one or two cockroaches, the facility uses monthly pest control services and inspectors did not observe any pests during their visit. All four complaints were deemed unsubstantiated.
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It was alleged that staff did not keep the facility free from odor (marijuana). LPA De Perio conducted 5 resident interviews, of which 5 out of 5 resident interviews did not corroborate with the allegation and denied any concerns and instances related to this allegation. 2 out of 2 staff interviews conducted, also did not corroborate with the allegation by stating that there have been no issues amongst staff or residents smelling like or using marijuana. LPA De Perio conducted a tour of the physical plant of the facility and selected random resident rooms and did not observe or smell any areas of the facility having an odor from marijuana. LPA De Perio conducted documentation review and observed that staff are required to acknowledge and sign the facility handbook upon hire, acknowledging that staff are prohibited to be under the influence while on the job or company property, and that it is subject to termination. Per documentation review, there were no history of documents It was alleged that staff conduct poses a risk to residents in care. LPA De Perio conducted 5 resident interviews, of which 5 out of 5 resident interviews did not corroborate with the allegation by stating that there were no health and safety concerns present and provided positive feedback regarding staff. 2 out of 2 staff interviews conducted, also did not corroborate with the allegation by stating that all staff undergo training regarding resident care and are not allowed to start working until completed. LPA De Perio conducted documentation review and observed that current facility management will hold meetings with staff if there were any risk concerns while providing care, and that there are ongoing trainings that are held. It was alleged that staff do not provide daily activities for residents in care. LPA De Perio conducted 5 resident interviews, of which 5 out of 5 resident interviews did not corroborate with the allegation by stating that the facility offers activities but is voluntary for residents to attend. 2 out of 2 staff interviews conducted, also did not corroborate with the allegation by stating that activities are offered to both the assisted living and memory care areas of the facility. Upon LPA De Perio entering the facility, LPA De Perio observed that residents were actively participating in an activity led by staff, in the lobby. LPA De Perio conducted a tour of the physical plant of the facility and observed that the facility has an activity schedule posted for both the assisted living and memory care area. Per documentation review, LPA De Perio observed that the facility activities scheduled daily for residents. 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 It was alleged that staff did not keep the facility free from pest. LPA De Perio conducted 5 resident interviews, of which 2 out of 5 resident interviews corroborated with the allegation by stating that they have observed one or two cockroaches in the facility, but stated that the facility attends to the situation by hiring pest control. 3 out of the 5 resident interviews did not corroborate with the allegation by denying of ever observing any pests at the facility. 2 out of the 2 staff interviews stated that pest control is scheduled to come to the facility monthly for maintenance. LPA De Perio conducted a tour of the facility, and of random resident rooms, and did not observe any pests. Per documentation review, facility has hired EcoLab and Optum Pest Management, and both companies have conducted work at the facility since January 2024. Based on LPA’s interviews which were conducted, review of documents obtained, and observations, LPA is unable to ascertain if the allegations occurred as reported. Although the allegations may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove or refute the alleged violations occurred; therefore, these allegations are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted with ED Blacher. A copy of this report was provided and explained.
2024-03-20Complaint InvestigationSubstantiatedType A · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
A complaint investigation found that the facility failed to promptly report to the state that nine residents missed their medications on December 16, 2023; the facility did not report this incident until thirteen days later on December 29, 2023. Two staff members confirmed that the executive director at that time did not make the required report because of management and staffing changes at the facility. The state issued citations for this violation.
“Based on LPA's interviews, review of documents obtained and observations, facility admitted to not giving a total of 9 residents their medications per psychian's directions, and was observed via medication log and incident report that medications were missed in December 2023. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.”
“Based on LPA's interviews, review of documents obtained and observations, facility failed to report incidents to the licensing department within seven days. Per documentation review, the 9 residents who missed their medications occurred on 12/16/23, but was reported to the department on 12/29/23. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.”
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It was alleged that facility did not follow reporting requirements of missed medications to the department. 9 out of 9 resident interviews were unable to provide additional information regarding this allegation. 2 out of the 2 staff interviews corroborated with the allegation by stating that the executive director present during December 2023, did not report the missed medications to the department due to the facility undergoing changes in management and staffing, which led to the failure of reporting to the department. Per documentation review, a total of 9 residents missed their medications on 12/16/23, and reported it to the department thirteen days later on 12/29/23. Based on LPA’s interviews which were conducted, review of documents obtained, and observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegations are SUBSTANTIATED. For this visit, citations were issued. An exit interview was conducted with BOM Islas. A copy of this report was explained, and appeal rights were provided during the visit.
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