Cornerstone Assisted Living

The facility underwent a required annual inspection and was generally observed to be in good condition, with functional equipment and clean areas. However, one Type B deficiency was cited regarding the alarm systems, noting that the auditory signal was not loud enough to summon staff and a specific door alarm was deactivated. The facility was advised to submit several updated documents within 30 days.

The facility underwent an unannounced Case Management visit to follow up on an incident self-reported to CCL on 7/10/2025. The analyst conducted interviews and reviewed documentation related to the incident. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

The inspection was a Case Management visit conducted by an LPA to gather documentation regarding a fall incident and a death report for a resident. The LPA reviewed the incident report and the death certificate with the care coordinator. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.

The investigation, prompted by a complaint, substantiated the allegation that staff did not dispense medications as prescribed for a resident. Two deficiencies were cited, both classified as Type A, indicating immediate health and safety risks. The facility must correct these issues, including medication administration protocols, by the specified due date.

The investigation substantiated the allegation that the facility was in disrepair, specifically citing issues with the air conditioning unit. The primary deficiency found relates to the facility's failure to maintain a safe and sanitary environment due to non-functional A/C, which poses a potential health and safety risk. The facility was cited for CCR 87303(a) and must submit a plan of correction regarding heat safety.

This report details the findings of a complaint investigation conducted on 04/28/2025 regarding allegations of inadequate disinfection and failure to address resident condition changes. The investigation found that the complaint allegations were unsubstantiated based on facility observations and documentation review.

The facility underwent a required 1-year annual inspection on January 15, 2025. The general observation noted that the facility was clean, well-stocked, and staff were responsive. One deficiency was cited regarding the maintenance of centrally stored medication records.

The inspection was a Case Management - Incident follow-up visit conducted on 10/22/2024. Multiple deficiencies were cited, including two Type A violations related to medication administration errors and failure to ensure correct medication delivery. Additionally, two Type B violations were noted concerning the failure to timely report incidents and falls to the licensing agency.