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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 079201005
Report Date: 01/13/2023
Date Signed: 01/13/2023 07:56:25 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612



FACILITY NAME:CARELINK ASSISTED LIVINGFACILITY NUMBER:
079201005
ADMINISTRATOR:ALABBAS, FADIFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:3101 BOWLING GREEN DRTELEPHONE:
(925) 765-9618
CITY:WALNUT CREEKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94598
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 6DATE:
01/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:45 PM
MET WITH:Joy Manalang-EnriquezTIME COMPLETED:
08:00 PM
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On 1/13/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator (ADM) Joy Manalang-Enriquez. LPA and ADM inspected the facility inside and out.

The facility has an infection mitigation plan in place, and the Infection Preventionist is the ADM. Staff were following the latest COVID-19 infection control guidance. They have one central entry point at the front entrance and they were logging visitor information including temperature.

There was at least 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods. Hot water and facility room temperatures maintained at comfortable temperatures. Fire extinguisher was fully charged but had not been serviced within the past year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors operational. Administrator is on site a minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee proper business operation.

Total of 9 citations issued: 3 Type-A and 6 Type-B, as well as 1 Technical Violation

Administrator to send updated copies of these documents to CCL on or before 01/20/2023:
  • LIC610D - Emergency/Disaster Plan
  • Evidence of sufficient Liability Insurance

Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided via email.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87203
All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 fire extinguishers that have not been serviced or replaced within the past 1 year, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/20/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee shall replace or have serviced the fire extinguisher and send documentation to LPA on or before the due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87465(h)(2)
Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 medication storage areas, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/14/2023
Plan of Correction
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Cleared during inspection.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87705(f)(1)
Care of Persons with Dementia
(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (1) Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/14/2023
Plan of Correction
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Cleared during inspection.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87705(f)(2)
Care of Persons with Dementia
(f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/14/2023
Plan of Correction
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Cleared during inspection.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87305(a)
Alterations to Existing Buildings or New Facilities
Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the garage, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/20/2023
Plan of Correction
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So long as the new construction in the garage continues to be used for storage purposes only, the Licensee may leave it intact. What the Licensee does need to do is to (1) remove any bedding from the bed and (2) attest to it never again being used as a bedroom in the future.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87307(a)(2)(B)
Personal Accommodations and Services
(2) Resident bedrooms shall be provided which meet, at a minimum, the following requirements: (B) No room commonly used for other purposes shall be used as a sleeping room for any resident. This includes any hall, stairway, unfinished attic, garage, storage area, shed or similar detached building.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Citation code above is incorrect. It is amended to Section 87307(a) Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents, staff, and others who may reside in the facility.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the living room where caregivers were using it as a sleeping area, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/25/2023
Plan of Correction
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Plan of Correction (POC) completed on 01/24/2023. Original POC: On or before the due date, Licensee will attest to the LPA of having made these corrections: (1) caregivers using it as a sleeping area permanently stop using it as a sleeping area and stay elsewhere during the night and (2) Licensee may leave room divider curtain between dining and living rooms so long as she attests to it never again being used as a sleeping area.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/26/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/26/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1569.618(c)(3)
Other Provisions
(c) The facility shall employ, and the administrator shall schedule, a sufficient number of staff members to do all of the following: (3) Ensure that at least one staff member who has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and first aid training is on duty and on the premises at all times. This paragraph shall not be construed to require staff to provide CPR.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 2 caregivers who were not CPR trained, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/20/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee will get the proper CPR training for the caregivers on or before the due date and send proof of completing the training to the LPA.
Section Cited
Other Provisions
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87705(h)
(h) Outdoor facility space used for resident recreation and leisure shall be completely enclosed by a fence with self-closing latches and gates, or walls, to protect the safety of residents.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 gates which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/20/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee shall have the gates repaired so that they can be opened from outside of the facility and be self-closing and send documentation to LPA on or before the due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
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Document is an Amendment of Original Document on 01/23/2023 12:50 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1515 CLAY STREET, STE. 310
OAKLAND, CA 94612


FACILITY NAME: CARELINK ASSISTED LIVING

FACILITY NUMBER: 079201005

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 01/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87705(j)
(j) The licensee shall have an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits, if exiting presents a hazard to any resident.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 4 of the auditory devices on exit doors, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/20/2023
Plan of Correction
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Licensee shall repair or replace the auditory devices and send an attestation to the LPA that caregivers have been trained about the importance of keeping them in working order to the LPA on or before the due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due Date:
Plan of Correction
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Harpreet HumpalTELEPHONE: (510) 285-3928
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: James SampairTELEPHONE: (510) 286-4201
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/13/2023
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