La Vida Llena

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at La Vida Llena, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 22, 2025

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions when staff failed to ensure: Expired foods were stored in the main kitchen and the serving kitchen. This deficient practice is likely to affect all 46 residents listed on the resident census list provided by the Administrator on 12/15/25 and is likely lead to foodborne illnesses in residents if food is not being stored properly and safe food handling practices are not adhered to. The findings are: A. On 12/15/25 at 9:07 am during the initial tour of the main kitchen revealed the following: Smal Refrigerator (Fridge): Two pink drinks in covered cups were marked use by 12/13/25. Large Fridge: One container of salsa had a use by 12/07/25 date. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 12, 2024

  Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to store and serve food under sanitary conditions when staff failed to: 1. Properly store raw salmon. 2. Maintain expired dry storage items. This deficient practice is likely to affect all 50 residents listed on the resident census list, provided by the Administrator on [DATE], and could likely lead to foodborne illnesses in residents if food is not stored properly and safe food handling practices are not adhered to. The findings are: Food storage: A. On [DATE] at 10:00 am during an inspection of the kitchen, raw salmon was stored in a zip-lock bag above small cups of salsa in the refrigerator. B. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 29, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that: 1. Raw poultry and fish were stored on the bottom shelf inside the walk-in refrigerator 2. Food items were stored 18 inches below the ceiling inside the walk-in refrigerator 3. Staff preparing food were wearing hair restraints for their facial hair These deficient practices could lead to foodborne illnesses that could affect all 44 residents identified on the census list provided by the Administrator on 06/26/23 who eat food prepared in the kitchen. The findings are: A. Record review of the facility's policy titled Food Receiving and Storage, last revised 04/01/16, reported [Item] 12. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 29, 2023

  Based on record reviews, interviews, and observations, the facility failed to provide proper infection control practices by: 1. Not performing hand hygiene between resident care 2. Failing to ensure the glucometer's (a medical device to measure glucose [sugar] levels in the blood) are disinfected by manufacturer's protocol 3. Failing to properly disinfect the mobile vital signs machine after use in a resident room who was on isolation precautions (create barriers between people and germs) 4. Failing to cover clean clothes while delivering them 5. Failing to correctly pick up dirty laundry These deficient practices could likely result in the spread of infection agents (viruses and bacteria) between residents and/or staff. The findings are: Hand hygiene: A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Jun 29, 2023

  Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program by not ensuring the facility was free from pests. This deficient practice could likely expose all 44 residents listed on the resident census, provided by the Administrator on 06/26/23, to contaminated food products and spread of disease/infection [by way of a carrier (cockroaches)], which could lead to illness in the residents. The findings are: A. On 06/26/23 at 10:51 am, during an observation of the dishwasher, small cockroaches were observed crawling on the wall behind the dishwasher. B. On 06/26/23 at 10:51 am, during an interview with Cook #1, he confirmed that cockroaches have been observed in the dishwashing area. […]