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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 425802106
Report Date: 11/25/2025
Date Signed: 11/25/2025 04:52:09 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/05/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Rachael De Leon
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 29-AS-20241205123921
FACILITY NAME:WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARAFACILITY NUMBER:
425802106
ADMINISTRATOR:ERNEST "EJ" LEWISFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:190 VIAJERO DRTELEPHONE:
(805) 265-4327
CITY:GOLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93117
CAPACITY:99CENSUS: 72DATE:
11/25/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Jade Alma-Harris, AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
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Staff did not provide resident with a reappraisal
Staff did not report incidents to appropriate parties
Staff did not provide resident with a 60 day notice prior to rate increase
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility to deliver final findings of the investigation. LPA met with Administrator Jade Alma-Harris and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA Kontilis conducted the initial 10-day complaint visit, interviewed residents around 1:07pm-1:30pm and collected records on 12/06/2024.

LPA De Leon conducted a subsequent complaint visit on 11/21/2025, requested a staff roster and a resident roster, interviewed staff that worked in the facility around 11/2024-06/2025 at 10:30am, 11:02am, 11:25am, 12:20pm, 2:10pm, 2:41pm and interviewed residents that lived in the facility during 11/2024-06/2025 at 2:26pm and 3:05pm. LPA De Leon reviewed records on 11/22/2025-11/24/2025.
Continued 9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 1 of 7
Control Number 29-AS-20241205123921
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA
FACILITY NUMBER: 425802106
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
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On the allegation: Staff did not provide residents with a reappraisal. LPA De Leon reviewed the resident appraisal needs and service plan for R1. R1 had care plans done on 03/30/2022, 09/02/2022, 12/11/2023 and 09/16/2024. The plans for 2023 and 2024 were done on a different software program than prior plans completed. R1 suffered a fall with a fracture on 08/23/2024 which initiated the new service care plan on 09/16/2024 done by staff at the facility, R1 signed the plan, and it was emailed to R1’s Responsible party (RP) on 09/16/2024 for approval and signature. RP never received the email but in October R1’s fees increased, and the RP questioned why and how when there was no reappraisal, a new LIC 602A physicians report, or a meeting set up to discuss the changes. The facility said they had emailed her an updated service plan with the changes on 09/16/2024. The RP did sign the new service plan on 11/26/2024 and a new LIC 602A was done on 12/04/2024 to verify the changes being made to R1’s care fee increase. The facility did not follow the regulation for reappraisals, RP was not contacted, or a meeting arranged for R1’s change in condition and review of a new service plan before the facility billed for the increase therefore this allegation is Substantiated at this time.

On the allegation: Staff did not report incidents to appropriate parties. LPA De Leon reviewed records for R1 which revealed several incidents of R1’s confusion were faxed and sent to R1’s doctor on 1/13/2024, 04/04/2024, 06/01/2024, 06/18/2024, 07/16/2024 and 11/11/2024 but not all the incidents were reported to R1’s RP’s based on interviews. RP’s said the communication with the facility was not good and when the RP’s reached out to the facility and left messages, no one from the facility replied. On 12/05/2024 R1 was moved into the memory care (MC) unit, when R1’s family went to visit the facility R1 could not be found and staff said R1 was now in MC. R1’s belongings were not with R1 in the MC unit and family took R1 back to R1’s apartment in the assisted living portion of the facility. The facility moved R1 without notification to the family into the MC unit due to R1’s increased confusion. The facility said R1 could stay in AL during the day for meals but needed to go to MC in the evening, R1’s RP’s didn’t agree to this arrangement or get an eviction notice that R1 could no longer live in the AL portion of the building and only learned of it through a family member that tried to visit. The RP’s said the facility had all updated information and phone numbers for the RP’s and made no contact to discuss the movement of R1 therefore this allegation is Substantiated at this time.

Continued 9099-C
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 29-AS-20241205123921
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA
FACILITY NUMBER: 425802106
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
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On the allegation: Staff did not provide residents with 60-day notice prior to rate increase. LPA De Leon reviewed records which revealed the facility did a rent and care level fee increase to all residents on 11/01/2024 to be effective 01/01/2025. The facility mailed out the information to the residents and the RP’s on 11/01/2025. R1’s RP did not get anything from the facility for the increase effective 01/01/2025.R1’s RP’s decided with the lack of communication and R1 was not getting any more services for the increase R1 would move out before the new increase took effect. Resident 2 (R2) received a notice for increase of rent and care fees dated 11/14/2024 with an effective date of 01/01/2025 not a full 60-day notice therefore this allegation is deemed Substantiated at this time.

Exit interview conducted, deficiencies issues, copy of report and appeal rights printed for Administrator.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 3 of 7
Control Number 29-AS-20241205123921
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA
FACILITY NUMBER: 425802106
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/02/2025
Section Cited
CCR
87463(i)
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(i)When there is significant change in condition,...or once every 12 months,...the licensee shall arrange an in-person or virtual meeting or conference call to share the reappraisal with the resident, the resident's rep,... facility staff,...,Resident Participation.... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Administrator agreed to read, review and train staff doing pre-appraisals, re-appraisals, generating new LIC 602A to the doctor and updating Service plans on Regulation 87463, provide proof of training with a list of staff to CCL.
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Based on records and interviews the licensee did not comply with the regulation above Staff conducted a reappraisal Service Plan and did not make contact with R1’s RP to go over or have a meeting to discuss, letting R1 sign and putting the new fees in effect which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
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Type B
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Section Cited
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...residents are regularly observed for changes in physical,...social ...functioning...assistance is provided...observation reveals unmet needs.... attention of the resident's physician and the resident's person responsible,... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Administrator agreed to train the staff that notifies doctors and RP’s in regulation 87466 and the facility policy and procedures for notifications, send proof of training and provide a current list of those staff to CCL.
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Based on interview and record review the Licensee did not comply with the regulation above Staff did not report to R1’s RP several dates and incidents that were faxed to the physician which possess a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 4 of 7
Control Number 29-AS-20241205123921
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA
FACILITY NUMBER: 425802106
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/02/2025
Section Cited
HSC
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(a) ...increases the rates of fees for residents or makes increases in any of its rate structures for services,...90 days’ prior written notice to the residents or the residents’ representatives...amount of the increase and the reason or reasons for the increase,,...This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Administrator agreed to train staff that handle rent and care increases in H&S code 1569.655, provide proof of training and list of staff who do the increases at the facility.
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Based on interview and record review the Licensee did not comply with the H&S code above. Facility mailed out notices, not all notives were received by the RP’s and some notices were not a full 60days notice which possess a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 5 of 7
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/05/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Rachael De Leon
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 29-AS-20241205123921

FACILITY NAME:WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARAFACILITY NUMBER:
425802106
ADMINISTRATOR:ERNEST "EJ" LEWISFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:190 VIAJERO DRTELEPHONE:
(805) 265-4327
CITY:GOLETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93117
CAPACITY:99CENSUS: 72DATE:
11/25/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:40 PM
MET WITH:Jade Alma-Harris, AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
05:00 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Due to neglect, Resident sustained a fracture while in care
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) De Leon conducted a subsequent complaint visit to the facility to deliver final findings of the investigation. LPA met with Administrator Jade Alma-Harris and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA Kontilis conducted the initial 10-day complaint visit, interviewed residents around 1:07pm-1:30pm and collected records on 12/06/2024.
LPA De Leon conducted a subsequent complaint visit on 11/21/2025, requested a staff roster and a resident roster, interviewed staff that worked in the facility around 11/2024-06/2025 at 10:30am, 11:02am, 11:25am, 12:20pm, 2:10pm, 2:41pm and interviewed residents that lived in the facility during 11/2024-06/2025 at 2:26pm and 3:05pm. LPA De Leon reviewed records on 11/22/2025-11/24/2025.
On the allegation: Due to neglect, Resident sustained a fracture while in care. LPA De Leon reviewed facility records regarding Resident 1(R1).
Continued 9099-C
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 6 of 7
Control Number 29-AS-20241205123921
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD. #250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364
FACILITY NAME: WESTMONT OF SANTA BARBARA
FACILITY NUMBER: 425802106
VISIT DATE: 11/25/2025
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According to the Resident Service Plan dated 12/11/2023 R1 had facility doing medication management and observation of cognition and orientation. Incident Report submitted to the department on R1 for 08/23/2024 Caregiver heard a loud noise went to check and found R1 on the ground, 911 was called and R1 was transported to the hospital. According to the Hospital Discharge R1 had a fall on 08/23/2024, went to the ER and was diagnosed with a fracture to the upper extremity, face laceration with stitches, and discharged back to the community. R1’s LIC. 602 A dated 03/05/2024 R1 has MCI, exiting does not prevent a hazard, does not require additional monitoring while in the community and is Ambulatory. Staff 1 (S1) interview revealed S1 heard a loud noise and went to check R1 had a fall and staff called 911, and R1 was transferred to the hospital, it was not neglectful on the facility or the staff, it was an accidental un-witnessed fall. Based on the evidence this allegation is deemed Unsubstantiated at this time.

Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Kelly Burley
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rachael De Leon
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 11/25/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
Page: 7 of 7