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Facility Evaluation Report

Brookdale Ocean House, Santa Monica09/02/2023Licence 198204758

Capacity150
Census77
Date signed09/02/2023 04:04:56 PM
The inspector’s account

On 09/02/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonine Richard conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Annual visit using the new CARE Inspection Tools. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA verified that the facility has an approved Mitigation Plan Report. LPA met with staff Jesus Correa and the purpose of today's visit was explained. LPA Richard and Staff Correa toured the facility inside and outside grounds. The facility is a 10-story high-rise apartment building located in a residential beach neighborhood. The facility consisted of the following: 116 apartment units/with bathrooms, (16) 1- bedroom, (92) studio, and (8) deluxe studio

Common area includes 1st-floor concierge desk, open patio area, in front of the facility, with patio chairs, (2) living rooms with piano and audio speaker sound system, restaurant style dining room, private dining room for special occasions, and a kitchen. The 2nd-floor includes an exercise/game room and wellness/medication room. The 3rd-floor includes a beauty salon including a manicure/pedicure station. The 10th-floor includes a library/computer/lounge room, activity/ exercise room, outside patio/ garden area, TV/movie theater room. All areas were observed to be properly furnished, free of hazards, and appropriate for group activities.

The kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. In addition, appliances and fixtures appeared functional. Daily Activity Schedule and meal menu observed to be posted at the concierge desk, lobby, and inside the elevators. Refrigerated and frozen foods were stored at proper temperatures. Residents do not have access to the kitchen. The facility menu appears to meet the daily dietary needs for the residents. All toxins and knives are locked/secured and inaccessible to residents. There were no pesticides or poisons observed near any food areas.

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