Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton

The Continuing Care Contracts Bureau (CCCB) conducted an unannounced call with Ezekiel Griffin, Executive Director -Stoneridge (ED), on March 1, 2022 and March 9 and Warren Spieker, Managing Partner of Continuing Life, Inc. (MP) on December 14, 2022 regarding an investigation in to allegations made. During the investigation CCCB, in its review of the Budget Presentation PowerPoints found that the comparative data was missing the YTD actuals as required by H&SC 1771.8 (d). However, during the interview that occurred on December 14, 2022, between the Department and the Provider regarding the missing information, the Provider submitted the current 2023 budget presentation information, and the actual data was included. The Department has determined this is a violation of H&SC 1771.8(d) due to lack including the actual data in the prior years, however, as of the date of these findings, it has been corrected. The Department is imposing a $1,000 administrative fine as provided for in H&SC section 1793.27(a). The administrative fine shall be paid by check made payable to the CCRC Oversight Fund within 14 days of delivery these finding (9/13/2023). LIC809 AND LIC809-D shared via Teams with Ezekiel Griffin 9/16/2023 at 9:30am. Signed copied emailed .

On 08/28/2025 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ardalan Gharachorlo and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Executive Director, Ezekiel Griffin and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the facility including but not limited to 2 residents’ apartments, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, common area and courtyard. There are no bodies of water observed. LPAs observe lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at 73 degrees F. The hot water temperature in a residents bathroom was measured at 112 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications, sharps and toxic are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/16/2025. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 08/28/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drills are conducted quarterly, last conducted on 07/30/2025. LPAs reviewed 5 residents records and 5 staff records, and all were complete. LPAs also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The following documents were reviewed during the visit:LIC 500 Personnel Report ,LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance, Current Administrator’s Certificate No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

On 05/09/2025 at 10:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo conducted an unannounced Case Management visit regarding an incident that was reported to CCLD on 05/02/2025. LPA met with Darlene Marimla, Resident Health Services Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. The incident reported involved a resident who experienced financial theft by a third party home care agency.The LPA interviewed the Health Services Director, who stated that "the incident was reported to the local police and the home care agency involved was promptly notified". She further explained that the facility's mitigation plan for such incidents includes reminding home care agencies to provide proper training to their employees and working collaboratively with these agencies to prevent future occurrences. No deficiencies issued during the visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided.

On 08/15/2024 at 9:28 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ardalan Gharachorloo and David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Executive Director, Ezekiel Griffin and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the facility including but not limited to 5 residents’ apartments, bathrooms, multiple activity rooms, kitchen, common area and courtyard. LPAs observe lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Hallway temperature was maintained at 72 degrees F. The hot water temperature in a residents apartments' bathroom was measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medications, sharps and toxics are locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/04/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 06/06/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 08/07/2024. LPAs reviewed 7 residents records and 6 staff records, and all were complete. LPAs also reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. The following reports were reviewed: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance, and Current Administrator’s Certificate. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

On 7/10/2024 at 10:00am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Hall and Ardalan Gharachorloo conducted an unannounced Case Management visit regarding an incident that was reported to CCLD on 7/8/2024. LPAs met with Ezekiel Griffin, Executive Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. The incident reported involved an independent resident being financially abused by an unknown individual. Executive Director stated the facility was unaware of the incident until July 5th, 2024; however, the abuse had been going on for sometime. Executive Director stated at this time there is no concern regarding the resident's well-being. No deficiencies issued during the visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report was provided.

On 04/16/2026 at 09:40 AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct a case management visit regarding a an incident report received by CCLD on March 13, 2026.LPA met with Ezekiel Griffin, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. On 03/13/2026, an incident occurred involving R1 and staff member S2, in which R1 reported feeling verbally mistreated during an interaction. During the case management visit, LPA obtained a copy of R1’s contract and S2’s employee file, including performance reviews for the past three years, employee write-ups, health screening, and training documentation. LPA also obtained copies of R1’s correspondence with the Executive Director. LPA interviewed R1 and S1 and obtained contact information to conduct follow-up phone interviews with S2. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

On 09/14/2021 at 9:09am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. O'Hollaren arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Ezekiel Griffin and explained the purpose of the visit. During the inspection, LPA toured facility including but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, dining rooms, kitchen and courtyards. LPA observed COVID-19 signage throughout the facility. Hand washing signs were posted at hand washing stations. LPA observed PPE, food and paper supplies are sufficient. COVID-19 screening questions were maintained at the facility for all staff, residents, and visitors. Hand sanitizer is provided throughout the facility. Commonly touched surfaces are disinfected frequently throughout the day. During record review, LPA observed facility has a copy of Mitigation Plan on file. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

On 09/30/2023 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen conducted an unannounced required one-year inspection and met with Aman Nagra, Resident Health Services Director, and explained the purpose of the visit. Ezekiel Griffin Executive Director later arrived at 1:10PM. This facility is an independent living part of the Community Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) composed of five separate four story per site plan - The Tahoe, Eldorado, Shasta, Mendocino and Lassen. In addition to these buildings are the Garden Terraces (GT) units - West has three floors and East has two floors. Along the perimeter of the GT units are the Villas (six category townhouses with private garages ranging from 700 sq ft to 2000+ sq ft). LPA observed the Clubhouse is the main building where management/maintenance offices are located. It also includes resident amenities such as the gardens, Bocce ball courts, Yoga studio, Wood shop, Astronomy center, Tennis courts, Safety Kiosk, Dog parks, spa/salon, game/card rooms, billiard room, theater, fitness center, library, restaurant, cafe and dining rooms. Current census is 810 residents with total capacity for 828 residents. Fire clearance was approved for 558 non-ambulatory residents which includes a hospice waiver for four (7) residents. Fire Drill was last conducted on 08/3/23. Emergency/Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) is posted near the reception desk and close to a Lan line phone. LPA reviewed fourteen (10) resident and ten (6) staff files. Staff has fingerprint clearances and are associated to the facility. Resident files contained Admission Agreements, Physicians' reports (LIC 602), Resident Appraisals (LIC 603A), Assessments, Needs/Services plans (LIC 625), Centrally stored medications (LIC 622), Advanced Health Care Directives/DPOA-H/POLST and Transfer Agreement, ID/Emergency information (LIC 601), Consent for Emergency Treatment (LIC 627C), Personal rights (LIC 613), Personal Property & Valuables (LIC621), Telecommunications Device Notification (LIC 9158), LGBT residents' Bill of Rights. 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 along with Executive Director inspected ten (10) apartment units in five separate buildings (the Eldorado, Tahoe, Shasta, Mendocino and Lassen) and units in the Garden Terraces/Villas areas. LPA observed apartment units were clean and in good repair. There were grab bars in the bathrooms. Hot water temperatures were measured at 116.0 degrees Fahrenheit (Eldorado); 117.6 degrees Fahrenheit (Tahoe); 113.1 degrees Fahrenheit (Mendocino), 113.3 degrees Fahrenheit Lassen and 110.8 degrees Fahrenheit (Shasta). 119.6 and 118.0 Fahrenheit Garden Terraces and 112.6 Fahrenheit Villa. Apartments have their own washer and dryer for use of the resident. LPA observed each apartment has a kitchen. Units are equipped with refrigerators, dish washers, stove, washer, and dryer. Lifeline emergency response buttons are in place in each bathroom. Each unit has also a check in button. Signal systems are either pendants that people wear, or they can push a panic button. There is a check in button that people press around 4:38 PM. If they do not check in, staff goes to check on them. Fire extinguishers (approx. 256) located throughout the facility's buildings were last inspected on 03/7/2023. Stryker emergency chairs were located on the second floor of each building for Emergency/Disaster preparedness. The facility has a health services office where people may come if they aren't feeling well, need blood pressure taken, or minimal wound care for surgical wounds. There are 3 large dining rooms and kitchen. Kitchen freezer was observed at zero degrees Fahrenheit, and three (3) refrigerators were at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Food supply was checked and there is an adequate supply of 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables. Kitchen and food preparation areas were observed to be clean and in compliance. At the Clubhouse, LPA observed a variety of activity rooms such as the library (run by residents), game rooms, movie theater, fitness rooms. Medication room is locked. Medication technicians /Registered nurses have first aid and CPR and annual training. A certified administrator is on site 40 hours a week to oversee business operation. No deficiencies were observed in the areas that were evaluated. No citations were issued during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to Executive Director.

On 12/14/22 at 11:10 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) K. Nguyen conducted an unannounced required one-year infection control inspection and met with Administrator (ADM) Ezekiel Griffin at the Clubhouse. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to ADM which was to complete the required one year infection control inspection. This facility is an independent living part of the Community Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) composed of five separate four story per site plan - The Tahoe, Eldorado, Shasta, Mendocino and Lassen. In addition to these buildings are the Garden Terraces (GT) units - North has three floors and South has two floors. Along the perimeter of the GT units are the Villas (six category townhouses with private garages ranging from 700 sq ft to 2000+ sq ft). LPA observed the Clubhouse is the main building were management/maintenance offices are located. It also includes resident amenities such as the gardens, Bocce ball courts, Wood shop, Astronomy center, Dog parks, spa/salon, game/card rooms, billiard room, theater, fitness center, library, restaurant, cafe and dining rooms. Current census is 785 residents with total capacity for 828 residents. Fire Drill was last conducted in December of 2022. Emergency/Disaster Plan (LIC 610E) is posted near the reception desk and close to a Lan line phone. LPA along with ADM inspected apartment units were clean and in good repair. There were grab bars in the bathrooms. Hot water temperatures were measured at 112.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Apartments have their own washer and dryer for use of the resident. Report continue on LIC 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 LPA observed each apartment has a kitchen. Units are equipped with refrigerators, dish washers, stove, washer and dryer. Life line emergency response buttons are in place in each bathroom. Each unit has also a check in button. Signal systems are either pendants that people wear or they can push a panic button. There is a check in button that people press first thing in the morning. If they do not check in, staff goes to check on them. Fire extinguishers (approx. 256) located throughout the facility's buildings were last inspected on 12/1/2022. The facility has a health services office where people may come if they aren't feeling well, need blood pressure taken, or minimal wound care for surgical wounds. There are 2 large dining rooms and kitchen. Kitchen freezer was observed at zero degrees Fahrenheit and three (3) refrigerators were at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Food supply was checked and there is an adequate supply of 2 day perishables and 7 day non-perishables. Kitchen and food preparation areas were observed to be clean and in compliance. LPA reviewed 18 staff files 18 out of 18 staffs have health clearance on files. No deficiencies were observed in the areas that were evaluated. No citations were issued during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided to ADM.

a complaint from Resident R1 regarding the appearance of water. The facility paid for company, Culligan Water to test water out of R1's apartment. Email communications reveal facility consulted with City of Pleasanton employees regarding water analysis report from Culligan Water and the results show that the water from R1's apartment meets all regulatory requirements. This agency has investigated the complaint allegation. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report provided.