Yesterday, 02/13/2025 around 05:15PM, LPA was informed that there had been an incident at approximately 12:45PM involving a fire at the facility. LPA called the facility at 05:20PM on 02/13/2025 and gathered additional information from the Facility Designee. During today’s visit, LPA spoke with 2 (two) facility managers related to the incident. Management reported that the resident whose room was affected was not present at the facility at the time of the incident. Most residents were eating lunch in the facility dining rooms or otherwise out of their rooms. Incident report reviewed states that at approximately 01:00PM, the facility fire emergency system was activated by smoke from a resident’s apartment. Sprinkler system engaged and residents were evacuated from the building, following the facility’s emergency protocol. Management indicated that Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) was contacted and arrived at the facility promptly. VCFD inspector informed the facility that the fire appeared to be electrical in nature and no foul play was suspected. Per interview with the facility management, only the 1 (one) resident was relocated to a vacant room. All other rooms were inspected by VCFD and cleared for resident use. Management indicated that water from the sprinkler system did affect the management office below, but no additional residents were affected.

During today’s visit at 10:08AM, LPA, along with Facility Designee, conducted a health and safety check tour of the facility and no concerns were observed. During the visit, fire alarm system representative was present inspecting the damage and observing the building electrical units to ensure safety of all residents in care. Facility management indicated the plan is to have all electrical inspected by a skilled professional to ensure there are no further incidents. A hard copy of the written incident report was provided to LPA during the visit.

No citations issued. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.