Tuscan Hills Senior Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 07/23/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aziz Faizi conducted an unannounced annual required visit. Upon entry, LPA was greeted by Rosemelita Tuazon Resident Care Director (RCD) , and was informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility is multi-level facility providing assisted and memory care services. The ground level includes the kitchen, lobby, front desk, bistro, resident mailboxes, staff offices but no resident living apartments. The first floor houses assisted living apartments and also includes a hair salon, designated activity rooms for the residents. The second floor also includes secured memory care ensuring safety for the residents. There are no pools or firearms on the premises. LPA toured the facility's exterior and observed outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Outdoor shaded seating area is available for the residents in care. The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a two-day supply of perishable foods and more than a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthy manner. LPA observed laundry equipment was in good shape. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Both the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational, and the hot water temperature was 105.9°F. Fire extinguishers equipped throughout the building are maintained in accordance with the department's safety requirements expiring on 04/22/2027. Continued with 809C... Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. LPA reviewed files for eight (8) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Eight (8) resident files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. All resident medications were securely locked in medication carts. LPA observed medications were checked and listed ensuring accuracy and proper documentation by the facility and staff. LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire/earthquake drill conducted on 07/16//2026, which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 06/06/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George arrived at the facility announced to conduct a prelicensing inspection. LPA met with Executive Director David Alpasch and Sean McGuirk Community Relations Director whom accompanied LPA throughout today's inspection. The applicant has applied for (10) ambulatory and (84) non ambulatory residents age 60 and over, with an approved hospice waiver for ten (10). On 05/13/25 the Escondido Fire Department granted a fire clearance with a delayed egress. The facility is multi level structure consisting of the following: Upon entry to the facility- ground level (lobby, front desk, bistro, resident mailboxes, and staff offices. First floor-library, hair salon, gym and courtyard with a grill, pizza oven, fire pit, and assisted living apartments. The apartments have a kitchenette, roll in shower, equipped with grab bars, pull cords and adequate lighting. Second floor-consists of locked memory care unit with resident apartments, that consists of a bedroom and bathroom equipped with grab bars. In the shared bedroom, there is a Jack and Jill style bathroom. There are two (2) activity rooms one room is for board games, and puzzles, and the other activity room is for arts and crafts, two (2) medication rooms one for assisted living residents and the other for the memory care residents. On the memory care side there is a courtyard with garden boxes to encourage gardening. The medications are stored locked medication carts, and the facility will be utilize an electronic Medication Authorization Record (MAR). The staff and resident files will be stored in the business office manager's office. Third floor consists of the kitchen, tavern, theater, dining room, private dining room and outdoor dining area. as well as assisted living apartments. The facility was observed to have solar panels, required postings, and combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as multiple fully charged fire extinguishers on every floor. The facility was observed to have a sufficient food supply of 2 day of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable food items. The emergency disaster supplies are stored in a storage room on ground level. The facility was evaluated in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22 Chapter 8, Division 6. The applicant successfully completed COMP III orientation on 06/10/25. Based on the observations and evaluation of the facility this date, the facility’s ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Executive Director David Alspach.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 6, 2025