Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria

The facility underwent a required 1-year annual visit. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed operational requirements, resident records, and disaster preparedness. No specific deficiencies were cited in the provided report narrative.

This report details an investigation into a complaint alleging that staff threatened a resident with eviction. The investigation found the allegation to be unsubstantiated based on interviews with the resident, staff, and administrator. No specific deficiencies were cited in the report.

This report details a complaint investigation conducted following an unannounced visit. The allegations regarding the facility failing to meet resident needs and failing to seek timely medical attention were reviewed. Based on the investigation findings, the allegations were ultimately deemed unsubstantiated.

The facility underwent an annual continuation visit and was inspected across multiple areas, including Infection Control, Physical Plant & Environment Safety, Food Service, and Resident Records. The report indicates that the facility is operating in compliance with most requirements, and no deficiencies were issued during the visit.

The inspection was conducted on August 27, 2024, and the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) met with the Administrator and Health Services Director. The LPA completed a records review and noted that further time is needed to complete the annual visit, requiring a follow-up visit at a later date.

This report details a complaint investigation concerning facility disrepair. Multiple deficiencies were noted, including a non-functional handicap door button, water leakage, and broken appliances. The facility was found to have attempted to mitigate these issues in a timely manner, resulting in a 'Substantiated' finding with a Technical Violation issued.

The inspection was a Case Management - Incident visit following a self-reported elopement. The primary finding was a serious deficiency related to resident safety and supervision following the elopement. An immediate civil penalty was assessed due to the resident sustaining an injury during the incident.

The facility underwent an unannounced annual continuation visit. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed staff training, criminal record clearance, and completed the CARE Tool questions. The visit concluded with interviews with five residents.