Pathway Assisted Living/ Westchester Gardens

On 08/07/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived at the facility unannounced to deliver findings on the above allegation. LPA was greeted by staff, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. Administrator arrived to the facility shortly after LPAs arrival. The Department investigated the above allegations. On 07/18/25 at 10:51 AM, LPA Vega toured the facility and observed 2 refrigerator's, one refridgerator thermometer temperature read 53 degrees F and the 2nd refridgerator read at 56 degrees F. Refrigerator was observed to have a supply of perishable fruits and vegetables, 2 containers of ricotta cheese equaling approximately 6 pounds and 5 containers of salad dressing (thousand island and ranch) that had been opened and covered with a lid. Based on LPAs observations during facility tour, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated. Per California Code of Regulations, TitRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 7, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250714111803

On 10/20/23 at 8:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao arrived unannounced to deliver findings. LPA explained reason for inspection and was granted entry. LPA met with Administrator Nicole Morehead and Licensee Jonathan Johnson. The Department investigated the allegation that resident sustained severe bruising due to staff neglect and based on interviews and records reviewed, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove the allegation occurred, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was given to Administrator, whose signature confirms receipt of this report. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, October 20, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230817123315

This is an amended report. On 12/20/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Walton arrived unannounced to deliver findings. LPA met with Administrator, Nicole Morehead. The Department investigated the allegations of staff not treating resident with respect and staff making inappropriate comments towards a resident and based on interviews and records review, the allegations are substantiated. One deficiency is cited on the attached 9099D. Appeal rights provided and exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to Administrator, Nicole Morehead, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of this document. SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, September 25, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230613143211

On 08/30/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Salazar arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the required 10 day inspection. LPA was greeted by facility manager, stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility. LPA conducted records review of Resident R1's file, facility visitor policy and house rules. LPA conducted interviews with Staff S1 and facility manager. Based on the information received, the complaint allegation is Unfounded, meaning that the allegation is false, could not have happened and or is without reasonable basis, therefore, we have dismissed the complaint. Exit interview conducted. No deficiency cited. A copy of this report was provided at the time of visit. UnfoundedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 30, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230829101536

On 7/20/23 at 11:04 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao arrived unannounced to conduct an initial 10-day complaint inspection. LPA explained reason for inspection and was granted entry. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator (LIC) Jonathan Johnson and Facility Manager (FM) Nicole Morehead. LPA made observations, reviewed records, and conducted interviews. Based on interviews and record review, LPA found that although the facility initially denied R1 from returning to the facility upon notification that R1 was ready for hospital discharge, the facility accepted the return of R1 the same day. Therefore, the above allegation is unsubstantiated. The allegation may have happened or is valid, but there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was given to Licensee, whose signature confirms receipt of this report. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, July 20, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230711153303

On 6/28/23 at 9:54 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Malia Thao arrived unannounced to conduct an initial 10-day complaint inspection. LPA explained reason for inspection and was granted entry. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator (LIC) Jonathan Johnson and Facility Manager (MAN) Nicole Morehead. LPA made observations, conducted interviews, and reviewed records. Based on observations, interviews, and record review, LPA found that the Licensee did not ensure staff administering oxygen to residents are appropriately trained, staff did not safeguard resident's personal belongings, and staff did not ensure facility is free from roaches. When R1 was discharged from the hospital last week with orders for oxygen administration, S1 and S2 assisted R1 with oxygen administration even though S1 and S2 were not appropriately skilled professionals, and were not given any specific instructions for how to care for R1 with the use of oxygen gas administration. S1, S2, and MAN stated resident's laundrRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, June 28, 2023 · control 24-AS-20230622113235