Varenita of Simi Valley

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

The inspection was a Case Management follow-up regarding an alleged incident that occurred on 02/25/2026. The Licensing Program Analyst conducted interviews with staff and residents, and reviewed pertinent documents. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed during the visit, and no citations were issued.

The facility underwent an unannounced annual inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts. The inspection covered kitchen operations, resident rooms, common areas, and record reviews. No deficiencies were cited during this review, indicating compliance with current regulations.

This report details a complaint investigation regarding whether residents were given 90 days written notice for a rate increase. The investigation found sufficient evidence to support the allegation, as the facility provided documentation and interviews confirmed residents received notice in early November, making the allegation unsubstantiated.

The facility underwent an unannounced Case Management visit to ensure substantial compliance. The inspection covered physical plant areas, resident bedrooms, and the kitchen/food service area. The only deficiency noted was the presence of expired cereal boxes in the food service area.

The unannounced case management visit focused on medication compliance. Multiple deficiencies were cited, including immediate risks related to missing medication doses and failures in recordkeeping for centrally stored medications. The facility was cited for both Type A (immediate health risk) and Type B (non-compliance) violations.

The facility underwent an unannounced case management visit focused on ensuring substantial compliance and reviewing records. The LPA reviewed ten resident files and ten personnel files, noting that all reviewed files were complete. No deficiencies were issued during this inspection.

The inspection revealed two deficiencies: one Type A citation regarding an outdated criminal record clearance for a staff member, and one Type B citation concerning incomplete mandatory annual staff training. The facility was noted to have met the Plan of Correction for the criminal record issue during the visit, but the training deficiency remains a concern.