Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, Costa Mesa04/25/2025Licence 306005272

Capacity98
Census35
Date signed04/25/2025 03:14:07 PM
Name of licensing program analystFred Arias
Name of licensing program managerAlisa Ortiz
The inspector’s account

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 98 non-ambulatory residents of which 20 may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 20 residents. Executive Director (ED) Yaylene Mazariegos arrived shortly to conduct facility tour. ED has a valid certificate that expires on 08/16/2026. ED provided updated liability insurance that expires on 01/01/2026.

LPA along with ED toured the facility at 9:40 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The facility is a 2 story building with a secured memory care unit on the first floor. Five resident bedrooms checked had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Five resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure and showers were free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 105.4 degrees F and 115.8 degrees F in all bathrooms checked. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. LPA observed memory care delayed egress exits are operational. LPA and the ED toured the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen is clean and organized. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer were operational. Fire extinguishers observed were fully charged. LPA observed cleaning supplies are kept locked in a storage closet. LPA observed the call system is operational. LPA observed the call response time is less than 5 minutes. LPA observed emergency evacuation chairs at each stairwell. LPA observed there is outdoor shaded seating areas for memory care and assisted living.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction