Carlsbad By The Sea

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt to deliver findings on the allegations listed above. LPA met by phone with Executive Director Paula Digerness and explained the purpose of today's visit. Regarding the allegation -Staff do not allow resident to leave their room. The Department reviewed Resident 1's Health and Wellness Review dated February 24, 2022, service plan documentation, and related correspondence. Interviews were conducted to the extent possible; however, due to the passage of time, recollection of specific events was limited. Records reviewed document the resident required frequent supervision, prompting, and redirection related to cognitive impairment and safety awareness. Documentation reflects the resident required wellness checks three to four times daily, which included checking overall wellness and safety, removal of spoiled food, and trash disposal. These checks did not include hands-on assistance with activities of daily living and were not documented as restriRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, February 19, 2026 · control 08-AS-20220415090957

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dang Nguyen conducted an unannounced visit to commence a complaint investigation. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Executive Director Paula Digerness and Executive Assistant Paige Kerr. The Complianant alleged that after Resident #1 (R1) passed away, Licensee did not timely refund rent monies which R1 previously paid in advance, and which were now due to R1’s estate. CCLD’s investigation involved an unannounced facility tour, review of pertinent billing, care, and administrative records and E-mails, and interviews of relevant facility staff and outside sources. Interviews and records unanimously showed: R1’s responsible person (RP) signed R1’s admissions agreement when R1 first moved into the facility in 2020. On 03/04/2024, R1 passed away at the facility under hospice care. On 03/05/2024, RP vacated R1’s room of personal belongings and relinquished R1’s room to facility management. [CONTINUED ON LICRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, April 29, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240426131903

Licensing Program Manager (LPM) John Rante conducted an unannounced Complaint Visit. LPM met with Executive Director Paula Digerness, and discussed the purpose of the visit. Today’s visit is to deliver findings for the above allegations. It was alleged lack of care and supervision resulted in Resident 1 sustaining injuries of unknown origin from March, 2020, to May, 2020. Review of Facility Records from September, 2019, identify R1 as needing additional time due to transfers and first aid treatment to skin tears. R1 is identified as a 1-person assist with transfers, and notes they required additional time due to transfers and first aid treatment to skin tears. In addition, R1’s physical functioning status indicates the use of a wheelchair/motorized scooter for mobility. In addition, staff assist with incontinence issues every two (2) hours or as needed. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, January 30, 2023 · control 08-AS-20200519172332