Sunset Coast Assisted Living

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to deliver the findings regarding the above-referenced allegation. Upon arrival, LPA was granted entry by caregiver Betty Valdez. LPA met with Licensee, Patricia Tapia, via telephone to whom the purpose of the visit was disclosed. The investigation included facility observations, records reviews, and interviews with staff, residents, and outside sources. On December 23, 2024, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging that facility staff hit Resident 1 (R1). It was alleged that on or about December 19, 2024, a staff member hit R1 on the arm, causing a bruise on the right upper arm and left hip. No additional details regarding the alleged abuse were available during the investigation, including the identity of the alleged perpetrator. (Continue at LIC9099C) UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, March 18, 2026 · control 08-AS-20241223102735

On 11/10/2025, LPA Grace Donato conducted a telephone interview with the facility to deliver findings. LPA spoke with Administrator Vanessa Nunez and explained the purpose of the call. Regarding the allegation of neglect/Lack of Supervision resulting in serious bodily injury, based on the records provided, resident (R1) was sent to the hospital by facility staff on 12/22/2024 after an unwitnessed fall. Due to R1s neuro cognitive issue, R1 could not recall details about the fall. For the allegation of Licensee did not provide night supervision, the department reviewed facility notes, and it showed that staff are observing R1 all throughout R1s stay in the facility. Staff observations about R1s behaviors are noted at different times of day and night shift. According to interviews, facility has live-in staff who do the night shift. Based on interviews and records review, the department has determined that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderancRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, November 10, 2025 · control 08-AS-20241223152834

On August 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted a telephone conference with Licensee, Patricia Tapia and Administrator, Vanessa Nunez to present investigative findings. The Department’s investigation included a facility tour, record review, and interviews with staff and external sources. Allegation: Licensee did not meet incontinence needs On August 29, 2023, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging that the licensee did not to meet a resident’s (R1) incontinence needs. Specifically, it was alleged that on or about August 25, 2023, R1 arrived at an outside agency soaked in urine, marking the third such occurrence. (Continue at LIC9099C) UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 18, 2025 · control 08-AS-20230829084110

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced visit to deliver investigative findings. LPA was greeted by Caregiver, Leticia Castro Guizar to whom she identified herself. Administrator, Patricia Tapia joined the meeting via conference call and LPA shared findings. The Department investigated the above-listed complaint allegations. The investigation consisted of an inspection of the facility, observations, multiple interviews with residents, staff, and outside sources, and a detailed review of resident records, including medical records, chronological medical care, and service care plans. On December 14, 2021, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging that facility staff neglect resulted in the worsening of pressure injuries for a resident (R1) in care. It was also alleged that facility staff did not follow the resident’s care plan for the same resident in care. [an LIC 811 Confidential Names List was provided to staff to identify thRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 14, 2023 · control 08-AS-20211214104556

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced visit to deliver investigative findings. LPA was greeted by Caregiver, Katia Perez to whom she identified herself. Administrator, Patricia Tapia join the meeting via telephone and LPA shared findings. The Department investigated the above-listed complaint allegations. The investigation consisted of an inspection of the facility, observation of food storage areas, multiple interviews with staff and outside sources, and records review, including resident and facility records and photographs. On May 15, 2023, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received a complaint alleging that facility staff did not meet resident’s (R1) dietary needs [an LIC 811 Confidential Names List was provided to staff to identify the resident and staff (S1)]. It was specifically alleged that during a visit on April 26, 2023, a staff member (S1) was observed feeding R1 grilled “hotdog” meat with zucchini for dinner. (continue on LIC9099C) SRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, July 18, 2023 · control 08-AS-20230515155751