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Families generally praise the facility for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and the compassionate, attentive nature of the caregivers. While many residents and visitors report high levels of happiness and social engagement, there are serious historical allegations regarding medical neglect, wound care, and theft that should be investigated thoroughly.
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“The staff's preparedness, knowledge, transparency, and compassion is why I chose Downey Retirement Center and why my mother (who suffers from dementia) continues to happily reside in the Oasis Memory Care living quarters.”
“The staff is super friendly and always goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels at home. The facility is clean, and has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division
FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted regarding allegations of unlawful eviction and failure to safeguard personal belongings. The investigation found insufficient evidence to support the reported allegations, leading to the determination that the complaints are unsubstantiated.
This was a Case Management Visit following up on deficiencies from an Annual Inspection. The report cites multiple deficiencies, including several Type A violations related to medication storage and documentation, as well as one Type B violation concerning eMAR documentation. Overall, the facility has several critical compliance issues that require immediate attention and correction.
This report details a complaint investigation conducted regarding the safeguarding of a resident's personal belongings. The investigation reviewed records and interviewed staff and residents. Ultimately, the allegation was found to be unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
The inspection identified three deficiencies: one Type A citation regarding missing resident reappraisals, another Type A citation concerning missing medications, and one Type B citation related to incomplete reappraisal documentation. The facility must address these critical issues, particularly the medication management and resident assessment records, by the specified due dates.
This was a Case Management follow-up visit regarding deficiencies noted on 06/17/2025. The primary finding was a deficiency related to staff training records, specifically the failure to document the number of training hours per subject as required by Title 22 regulations. This deficiency was classified as Type B.
This was a Case Management follow-up visit regarding deficiencies noted on 06/17/2025. The primary finding was a deficiency related to staff training records, specifically the failure to document the number of training hours per subject as required by Title 22 regulations. This deficiency was classified as Type B.
This report details an investigation into multiple allegations, including staff smoking marijuana near oxygen tanks, inappropriate staff comments, and staff denying residents food or milk. The investigation found no evidence to support any of the reported allegations, and all allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
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