Astoria Retirement Residence - Corona Del Mar

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Taylor Simerly made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. Administrator, Oana Abrudan stopped by for part of the visit but was unable to stay. The Administrator has a valid administrator certificate through January 7, 2027. The facility has active liability insurance from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2027. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory clients, one of which may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for two. The facility currently has a census of six in care with two staff on duty. The facility is a single-story home consisting of six client bedrooms, two client bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, staff office, living room, and a garage. LPA observed the PUB 475 “See Something Say Something” poster posted in the kitchen. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors and testing hot water temperature in resident bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured between 106.7 to 110.7 degrees F. LPA noted bathroom toilets were in working order and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Hygiene supplies, including towels and toiletries, were adequately stocked. The facility was observed to be clean, safe, and well maintained. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operational in both common areas and bedrooms. Client bedrooms were appropriately furnished with beds, linens, and sufficient storage space. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on July 6, 2026. Fire extinguishers were charged and operable. Continued on the LIC 809C LPA toured the exterior and observed a shaded seating area for client use, no hazards or obstacles were observed. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. The facility did have expired food cans in the pantry, a citation will be issued. Sharp items and knives were located in the kitchen and were locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply located in the garage and pantry. Cleaning supplies were locked and stored away from food. Medication storage and administration practices were reviewed. Medications were securely stored in a locked cabinet and administered in accordance with physician order. LPA reviewed the centrally stored medications for all six clients and no discrepancies observed. The First Aid Kit was reviewed and is missing a first aid manual. LPA reviewed two staff files and all six client files. No discrepancies were noted in the staff or client files. LPA conducted interviews with staff and clients regarding the quality of care and services provided. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 8 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted in person with staff and Administrator by phone and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858, LIC 858C, LIC 859; LIC 809-D and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 8755(b)(8) · Plan of correction due date: Sep 22, 2026

87755(b)(8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a minimum of six expired food cans in the pantry.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 8, 2026

Plan of correction: The staff immediately threw away the expired food products. The Licensee agrees to create a monthly food audit. The Licensee will provide LPA proof of the scheduled audit plan via email by POC due date.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for 6 residents, 5 of which can be non-ambulatory and 1 can be bedridden. The facility has a hospice waiver for 2 residents. This is a single story home with an attached garage. The facility has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors and testing hot water temperature in the bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured 99.8 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. The facility conducted an emergency drill on 4/10/2025. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed secured medication storage in kitchen. LPA observed emergency food was stored in laundry room which is attached to the kitchen. LPA reviewed one out of one staff training and fingerprint records and conducted a complete review of 5 out of 5 residents files. Administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on 11/30/2025. Based on observations the following is being cited per Title 22. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of appeals rights and this report were provided to facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 9, 2025

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to conduct a case management visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Administrator Oana Abrudan arrived at 8:45 am. Per review of approved facility sketch dated 02/01/2016 there was no indication there was a designated "Rec Room" and it was listed as Resident Room #1 at 11 X11 for measurements. Based on the current submitted facility sketch dated 10/28/2024 Resident Room #1 is 12 X11 with an interior wall connected to the "Rec Room". Per previous floor plan neither Rec Room or Resident Room 1 had a window or door labeled. Per review of facility sketches Resident Room #3 was previously designated as Caregiver Room, facility Administrator Oana will confirm if room was designated as non- ambulatory at initial fire clearance approval. Based on observations made during today's visit deficiencies are being cited. An exit was conducted and a copy of this report and appeals rights were provided to Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87305(a) · Plan of correction due date: Apr 18, 2025

(a) Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit. This requirement was not met as evidence by facility has updated facility sketch that added a window to room labeled "Rec Room" This poses a immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 17, 2025

Plan of correction: Licensee to obtain permits or provide proof that permits were previously obtained by POC due date.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 at 9am. During today’s visit, LPA met with Oana Abrudan, Administrator. The facility is a single story, six bedroom building with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which one may be bedridden. The facility has a hospice waiver for two and currently has a census of four residents in care with one on hospice. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in three of three resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured between 110.3 and 111.2 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on June 3, 2024. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted on June 10, 2024. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records and conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on January 7, 2025. (Continued on LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809-D White touring facility, LPA observed a storage room being used as a caregiver room. Two former front hall closets were converted into another caregiver room. Both rooms were not noted on the facility sketch that was used for fire clearance. An immediate civil penalty was assessed for $500. The following deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Oana Abrudan, Administrator, and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858, LIC 859; LIC 809-D, LIC 421IM and Appeal Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 4, 2024