Sea Breeze Senior Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janet Ngallo conducted an unannounced, required Annual Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Heather Tubbs. Administrator Vinod Karpal arrived later in the visit. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, one (1) of which may be bedridden. The facility additionally has a hospice waiver for four (4). During today’s inspection there were four(4) residents in care. LPA and Caregiver Heather Tubbs toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. (Cont. on LIC 809-C) (Cont. from LIC 809) No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. There is a pool on the premises and LPA observed it to be secured and inaccessible as per regulation. Per Administrator Karpal, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency lighting were all in working order. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA reviewed facility records. Two(2) staff were missing an updated first aid/CPR certification. One deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. A plan of correction was jointly developed with the licensee. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Vinod Karpal to whom a copy of this report was provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type B · Section cited: CCR 87411(c)(1) · Plan of correction due date: May 22, 2026

(1) Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that S1 and S2 did not have an updated first aid/CPR training certificate which poses a potential health risk to 4 of 4 residents in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee agreed to have S1 and S2 complete First Aid Training from a qualified agency. Licensee agreed to email LPA the updated First Aid Certification for the staff members to LPA by the POC due date.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arian Golbakhsh conducted an unannounced, required Annual Inspection. The facility file and personnel report was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Elizabeth Maldonado. Administrators Lauren Lowney, Sonya Karpal, and Vinod Karpal arrived later in the visit. The facility's license shows a maximum capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, one (1) of which may be bedridden. The facility additionally has a hospice waiver for four (4). During today’s inspection there were five (5) residents in care. LPA and Administrator Lowney toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Bathroom sinks in resident bathrooms read at 114F, 116F, 110F, and 117F. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility contained at least two (2) days of perishable food, and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food, all safely stored. Cooking, dining equipment, and utensils were present. Knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. [Continued on LIC 809-C] [Continued from LIC 809] No toxic chemicals or poisons were accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. There is a pool on the premises and LPA observed it to be secured and inaccessible as per regulation. Per Administrator Lowney, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency lighting were all in working order. Fire extinguishers were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit was complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPA interviewed (1) staff and zero (0) clients, and interviews did not reveal any licensing or regulatory concerns. LPA reviewed facility records. The files reviewed by LPA contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Vinod Karpal to whom a copy of this report was provided. Their signature below confirms receipt of this document.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2025

Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabel Martinez conducted a Case Management Continuation Required- 1 year inspection visit. The LPA introduced himself, and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Heather Tubbs. Licensee Vin Karpal arrived during the visit and assisted the LPA. During the visit, the LPA reviewed additional records and conducted interviews. The LPA provided technical assistance to the licensee. There were no deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Vin Karpal, to whom a copy of this report, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 19, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabel Martinez conducted an unannounced Required- 1 year inspection visit. The LPA introduced himself to and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Administrator Sonya Karpal. The facility was licensed for a capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be bedridden. The facility also had a hospice waiver for four (4) residents. The LPA, accompanied by administrator, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows, screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, and stored in a locked area. A pool was observed to be have a perimeter fence and locked. Per staff, no firearms, nor ammunition were kept at the facility. A carbon monoxide detector, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) and a first aid kit were readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in a visible area of the facility. Due to time constraints, a return visit on a subsequent day is needed to complete the annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator, to whom a copy of this report, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 31, 2024