Kensington Place Redwood City

On 11/4/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit in regards to an immediate exclusion of S1. LPA Calandra met with April Vargas, Executive Director and Iris Pierce, Associate Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. According to the Administrator, April Vargas, S1 has not been working at the facility since 7/29/2025, and will not return to work as of 11/4/2025. LPA received a copy of the termination letter for S1. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representatives and a copy of the report provided.

On 10/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to complete the Proof of Correction(POC) visit in regards to the deficiency on 10/22/2025. LPA Calandra was greeted by April Vargas, Executive Director. On 10/22/2025, the Licensee was cited for California Code of Regulations(CCR) 87465(h)(5) Incidental Medical and Dental Services as the Licensee did not ensure that resident's medications were stored in its' originally received container. On 10/23/2025, LPA verified that all resident's medications were stored in their originally received container. The deficiency was cleared during the visit. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy provided.

On 10/16/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to continue the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by April Vargas, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant, This is a 2-story building with 39 bedrooms and bathrooms, a parlor, cafe, kitchen, activity room, staff lounge, lobby, laundry. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. All bathrooms had the required grab bars and anti-skid floor mats. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in working order. Per interview with Danilo Barbieri, Director of Environmental Services the facility's fire alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors are connected directly to the Redwood City Fire Department. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed in the outdoor area. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on hand. No food was expired. All sharp objects, soap, detergents, and poisons were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA reviewed 6 staff files. All were observed to be complete. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. The Annual inspection will be completed at a later date. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy of the report was emailed.

On 10/1/2015, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the 1-year required Annual Inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by CC DeGraff, Senior Executive Director and April Vargas, Executive Director/Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Calandra reviewed 10 resident files. All were observed to be complete. The Annual inspection will be completed at a later date. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report was emailed to the facility representatives.

On 6/4/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit for the purpose of delivering a letter of immediate exclusion for S1. LPA Calandra was greeted by Karen Nickolai, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. Laura Avalos, Manager of Team Member Services and Human Resources arrived later during the visit. According to Ms. Avalos, S1's last day of work was 03/7/2025. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with facility representative and a copy of the report along with the immediate exclusion letter left at the facility.

resident from facility. Since facility could not reappraise R1 after an incident, it is unknown the level of care that may have been needed. Based on the Department's investigation, it was determined there was a lack of sufficient evidence to support or deny the allegations. Based on this information, the findings of these allegations are unsubstantiated. This report was reviewed and discussed with facility representative and a copy of this report must be made available for public review upon request.

On October 9, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 9:01 AM to conduct the unannounced 1-year Annual Inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Jassi Kaur, Director of Memory Care, and Rita Malhotra, Clinical Support Specialist and explained the purpose of the visit. Alberto Golia, Executive Director arrived later during the visit. LPA toured the physical plant, This is a 2-story building with 39 bedrooms and bathrooms, a parlor, cafe, kitchen, activity room, staff lounge, lobby, laundry. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. All bathrooms had the required grab bars and anti-skid floor mats. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in working order. Per interview with Danilo Barbieri, Director of Environmental Services the facility's fire alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors are connected directly to the Redwood City Fire Department. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed in the outdoor area. All sharp objects, poisons, detergents, and soap were locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA Calandra reviewed 5 staff files and 10 resident files. All were observed to be complete. LPA reviewed resident medications which matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility LPA received a copy of the facility's current Liability Insurance during the visit. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Alberto Golia, Executive Director, Rita Malhotra, Clinical Support Specialist and Carol Blackwell, RN/Director of Nursing.

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced case management inspection visit in response to a notification made to the Department regarding concerns of facility funds. LPA met with current administrator Joan Newman and explained the purpose of today's visit. The facility self reported to the Department where a previous staff member misused a corporate credit card. This was discovered by the licensee when a reconciliation of financial records were being reviewed. This instance was not at the fault of the facility and was an isolated incident that occurred over a span of time conducted by the previous staff member who is no longer employed at this facility. On this day LPA Vado is delivering in person an Immediate Exclusion Letter identifying the previous staff person whose conduct was inimical triggering the exclusion based on the previous actions of this staff member. No citations issued. Report is reviewed with the current administrator Joan Newman.

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced case management inspection visit in response to a notification made to the Department regarding concerns of facility funds. LPA met with administrator Joan Newman and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Joan. Facility is two floors. LPA observed activities taking place on both floors. Staff are observed in place supervising residents through out. Utilities are on and functioning. Residents observed are having their needs being met during today's inspection. Ambient temperature is comfortable for residents and staff. Sufficient lighting is present in all areas observed. According to Joan there is no direct impact made to residents or their funds or facility operations. Kitchen is observed as well for food supplies. LPA observed main refrigerator and freezer is fully stocked. Perishable and nonperishable food supplies are observed as in place. According to the director of dining services, Tony Ng, confirms food deliveries have been made on time with no issues. Sysco delivery is made weekly, produce is delivered daily except on Sundays, and bakery deliveries are made weekly. No issues ordering food supplies are reported. Kitchen appliances are functioning. LPA received a staff roster of who is working during the time of this visit as well as a resident roster. No deficiencies cited. Report reviewed with Joan.