Elms Residential Care is a senior living community in Ventura, California, offering both assisted living and memory care services. The community is focused on providing a supportive and comfortable environment for seniors who require assistance with daily activities, as well as specialized care for those experiencing memory-related conditions. Residents at Elms Residential Care benefit from a team approach that emphasizes both holistic wellbeing and individualized attention to health needs, ensuring that each person receives the care best suited to their unique situation.
Dining is a highlight at Elms Residential Care, where nutritious and balanced meals are carefully prepared by experienced chefs and meal planners. Every dish is crafted to deliver the right balance of vitamins and minerals, using high-quality ingredients to ensure every meal is as enjoyable as it is healthy. The community prioritizes making mealtimes a pleasurable and social experience, encouraging residents to look forward to each gathering in the dining room.
Elms Residential Care is recognized for its strong emphasis on social, physical, mental, and emotional engagement through a diverse program of activities. Residents are invited to participate in events and opportunities designed to stimulate the body and mind, fostering an active, connected lifestyle. The staff at Elms Residential Care is dedicated to creating a welcoming and joyful atmosphere, consistently prioritizing friendliness, respect, and kindness in interactions with residents and visitors.
The design and setting of Elms Residential Care support safety and comfort, helping residents feel at home while maintaining peace of mind for families. The community encourages prospective residents and their loved ones to tour and experience firsthand the caring environment, meet the staff, and see the amenities available. Overall, Elms Residential Care strives to offer exceptional senior living, giving residents daily opportunities for engagement, connection, and high-quality care in a supportive setting.
People often ask...
Elms Residential Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,584 per month.
Elms Residential Care offers assisted living.
The full address for this community is 67 East Barnett, Ventura, CA 93001, USA.
Yes, Elms Residential Care offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
38
Inspections
14
Type A Citations
25
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
06 Aug 2024
06 Aug 2024
Conducted annual inspection, no deficiencies found.
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Investigated findings indicated allegation of inadequate care by staff could not be supported with evidence.
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Confirmed that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident with a broken leg, failed to notify the responsible person of the injury, did not safeguard confidential records, and did not clean bedroom floors as required.
§ 87466
§ 87506
§ 87303
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Confirmed allegations of unsanitary conditions and bedbugs in resident rooms, while allegations of inadequate staffing and failure to provide resident records were not substantiated.
§ 87506(a)
§ 87303(a)
30 Jul 2024
30 Jul 2024
Found insufficient evidence to support allegations of illegal drug use at the facility.
01 Jul 2024
01 Jul 2024
Found insufficient evidence to support allegations of lack of hot water, inadequate food, and staff forcing residents to clean the facility.
12 Jun 2024
12 Jun 2024
Reviewed resident files and conducted interviews with relevant parties regarding pending property sale.
20 Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024
Confirmed allegation of malfunctioning electrical panel.
§ 87303(a)
27 Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023
Discussed future closure procedures with Licensee/Administrator and provided necessary information and documentation.
02 Oct 2023
02 Oct 2023
Investigated bedbug infestation allegation, found no evidence of bedbugs during inspection or reports of infestation from residents.
13 Sept 2023
13 Sept 2023
Conducted initial complaint visit, interviewed residents, observed staffing levels, and found allegation of insufficient staffing to be unsubstantiated. Found allegation of residents not receiving medications to be substantiated based on missed medication incident. Cited deficiencies and provided copy of report to administrator.
§ 87465(a)(4)
13 Sept 2023
13 Sept 2023
Confirmed mismanagement of residents' medications and unsubstantiated claims of facility disrepair during the visit.
29 Aug 2023
29 Aug 2023
Identified deficiencies in cleanliness, record-keeping, staff training, and medication management during inspection.
§ 87309(a)
§ 87555(b)(25)
§ 87470(a)(2)
§ 87555(b)(8)
§ 1569.695(c)
§ 87507(a)
§ 87456(a)(2)
§ 1569.618(c)(3)
§ 87303(a)
§ 87465(h)(4)
§ 87465(h)(6)
20 Jul 2023
20 Jul 2023
Conducted interviews with residents and staff to address allegations of insufficient staffing, residents substituting for staff, and staff intimidating residents. All allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Confirmed past bed bug issues have been addressed and there is currently no evidence of an infestation.
01 Jun 2023
01 Jun 2023
Confirmed that allegations of insufficient staffing, failure to ensure medication administration, and lack of assistance with showering for residents were unsubstantiated after interviews with residents, staff, and observations during the visit.
21 Apr 2023
21 Apr 2023
Confirmed allegations related to the lack of nutritious meals being served to residents for breakfast, as well as the issue of staff not providing basic laundry services to residents.
§ 87307(a)(3)
§ 87555(a)
21 Apr 2023
21 Apr 2023
Identified deficiencies were cited during the visit, resulting in civil penalties issued.
§ 87355
12 Apr 2023
12 Apr 2023
Conducted an unannounced visit to issue citations for deficiencies not related to the initial complaint. Confirmed that documentation was not accessible as the designated person in charge was unclear.
§ 1569.618(a)
16 Mar 2023
16 Mar 2023
Confirmed inadequate meal service for residents, specifically lack of fresh fruit and occasional cold meals.
§ 87555(b)(26)
16 Mar 2023
16 Mar 2023
Identified deficiency related to food menu during inspection.
§ 87555
06 Jan 2023
06 Jan 2023
Identified deficiencies related to staff working without proper clearance and required actions to correct the issues.
§ 87355(e)(1)
06 Jan 2023
06 Jan 2023
Found insufficient evidence to prove neglect in a situation where a resident allegedly injured another resident during an argument. Residents feel safe and well-cared for at the facility according to interviews conducted.
11 Oct 2022
11 Oct 2022
Confirmed insufficient evidence to support claim of lack of care and supervision resulting in physical altercation between residents. Residents felt safe and staff believed incident was isolated.
23 Aug 2022
23 Aug 2022
Found deficiencies in infection control practices, with issues such as hot water temperature, supply of non-perishable fruit, and cleaning products accessible to residents.
§ 87309(a)
§ 87303(e)(2)
§ 87555(b)(26)
22 Feb 2022
22 Feb 2022
Investigated an allegation, deemed unsubstantiated after an unannounced visit and interviews conducted. Conducted an exit interview.
06 Jan 2022
06 Jan 2022
Found that rental rates were increased without proper notice, with rate increase letters given or sent after the effective date.
§ 87507(g)(4)
06 Jan 2022
06 Jan 2022
Identified deficiencies in resident admission agreements and medication storage during the visit.
§ 87507(g)
§ 87465
§ 87507
05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021
Unsubstantiated allegation regarding staff not providing resident's COVID vaccination dates to health care provider.
05 Nov 2021
05 Nov 2021
Confirmed findings of verbal intimidation and smoking violations at the facility. Staff to receive training on handling residents with behavioral episodes.
18 Oct 2021
18 Oct 2021
Confirmed inadequate assistance with medication administration for a resident.
§ 87465(a)(5)
18 Oct 2021
18 Oct 2021
Identified deficiencies included unauthorized access to hazardous chemicals in a closet.
§ 87309
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Confirmed no health or safety hazards, with appropriate infection control practices and procedures observed.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Confirmed failure to keep facility clean based on interviews and observations, with residents and staff reporting cleanliness issues.
§ 87303(a)
22 Feb 2020
22 Feb 2020
Identified deficiency in heating system resulting in cold rooms for residents.
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13 Dec 2019
13 Dec 2019
Investigated allegations of a physical altercation between two residents, with interviews revealing conflicting accounts of the incident and deemed the claims unsubstantiated.
13 Dec 2019
13 Dec 2019
Cited deficiencies included staff working without required clearances on two separate occasions.
§ 87355
§ 87355
07 Nov 2019
07 Nov 2019
Confirmed that a resident was being poked with a cane and slapped by another resident, despite both parties denying the incidents and no physical evidence or injuries being found.