If I were considering putting my loved on in Atascadero Christian Community,
I WOULD:
*Contact DSS Licensing ( 1 844 538 8766) and and ask for a history report Licensed Assisted Living Facility #405802003 and get a full report of the history of complaints and concerns.
*I would Google pcseniorservices.org , ask what is Country Care, or what WAS country care? Who the former admin and controller were for both Country Care and ACC, and what salary they paid themselves. https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/952078722_202009_990_2021040617904406.pdf
( ACC is a non profit, and non profit financials are public information).
https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/assisted-living-administrator-salary/ca
I would be like, Wow! Almost double the national average, that must have been some amazing Directing!
*Just to be safe, I would ask about allegations of elder abuse
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-feb-26-me-abuse26-story.html
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article110262942.html
* I would ask about bankruptcies
https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article171928897.html
*I would ask what ties the current administration have with the previous
* I would ask if there is a nurse on staff ( not home health, not hospice.....on staff)
*I would ask about PCAs and Med techs, med errors, Ask if ANYONE has ever made a joke about a "benzo. cocktail and what does that really mean? And if yes, it was joked about (over and over again) who made the joke? And how high up the leadership chain are they? Are they regular staff? Are they Senior Staff?
*I would ask how many physicians represent a majority of the residents. Ask for a name (s)
* I would ask for an estimate of how many meds are passed in the AM med passing.
*I would ask specific staff to resident ratios and how many days/ hours straight these girls have worked( And the PCAs do work incredibly hard)
*I would ask to tour and meet with the Administrator, not his " right hand gal/ fellow Senior Staff" not the new CEO. Do a deep dive!
*I would ask to tour the bottom floor of the 20 building
* I would ask to spend 20 to 30 minutes near the smokers shed by the back gardens ( then I would do a surprise follow up visit a day or so later, just to make sure I got a full picture)
* I would ask about rodents, big rats, specifically
* If it's the name "Christian" that drew me to the facility, I would ask to meet with the leadership ( Wellness Director, Kitchen Manager, Activities Director,, Bethesda House I would (hurry on that one)) I would interview them, ask them how their faith and values line up with ACCs promise to "Lead and care for our residents with a christ centered lifestyle" I would always check individuals fb's, you know how this younger generation loves to just "put it all out there"
*I would ask if any of those two glowing reviews came from a staff member, because I know that you really need to fact check all reviews, good and bad, that people put on the internet.
* Lastly I would say, Hey, wait a minute! "Why aren't any of the staff asking these questions or telling the truth about and to the current administration?"
Maybe they DID, and they're no longer employed with the company as a result!
If you're considering Atascadero Christian Community, you should:
*Do your REAL research. What does it matter how beautiful the outside of anything is? Dig deep!!!
* Just because something was founded on certain values and principles, do not assume they still hold them today.
* And lastly, do not be blinded by titles like, Pastor, Professor, Dig deep! Your loved one depends on you and your level of research. read more