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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198601631
Report Date: 04/13/2023
Date Signed: 04/13/2023 04:48:28 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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754



FACILITY NAME:ST. JUDE'S ELDER CARE IIIFACILITY NUMBER:
198601631
ADMINISTRATOR:JUDY RAGANOFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:146 SHIRE COURTTELEPHONE:
(909) 263-3787
CITY:SAN DIMASSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
91773
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 6DATE:
04/13/2023
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:31 PM
MET WITH:Judy Ragano TIME COMPLETED:
04:57 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Staff Josie Alberto who allowed entry. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Judy Ragano was contacted via mobile phone and the purpose for the visit was explained. The facility is licensed for 6 residents ages 60 and over. The fire clearance is approved for six ambulatory residents of which six may be non-ambulatory and 1 bedridden. There is a hospice waiver approved for 6 residents.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and an attached garage. Facility has operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in each room and hallway. Knives, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants are locked in the cabinets. No firearms or weapons are stored at the facility. LPA measured the hot water temperature in the bathrooms and kitchen sink. The hot water temperature in the bathroom and kitchen were measured between 121.1 -122.5 degrees F which is not between the required range of 105-120 degrees. Staff adjusted the water temperature and LPA measured the temperature again during visit and it measured between 107.7 - 111.3 F which is within the required range.
Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, current Physician's Report, Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan. One resident did not have Pre-admission appraisal on file at time of visit.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa HicksTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3972
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto LopezTELEPHONE: 323-980-4926
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: ST. JUDE'S ELDER CARE III

FACILITY NUMBER: 198601631

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87303(e)(2)
Maintenance and Operation
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Water temperature was 120.9 -122.5 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/13/2023
Plan of Correction
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Staff adjusted water temperature during visit. ****NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED****
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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: Lisa HicksTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3972
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto LopezTELEPHONE: 323-980-4926
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
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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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754


FACILITY NAME: ST. JUDE'S ELDER CARE III

FACILITY NUMBER: 198601631

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87456(a)(2)
Evaluation of Suitability for Admission
(a) Prior to accepting a resident for care and in order to evaluate his/her suitability, the facility shall, as specified in this article 8: (2) Perform a pre-admission appraisal.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above One resident (R1) did not have pre-admission appraisal on file during visit. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2023
Plan of Correction
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Administrator will complete required pre appraisal for R1 and send proof to LPA by POC date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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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: Lisa HicksTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3972
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto LopezTELEPHONE: 323-980-4926
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/13/2023
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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
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: ST. JUDE'S ELDER CARE III
FACILITY NUMBER: 198601631
VISIT DATE: 04/13/2023
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Resident Rights-Information: The Complaint poster and Residents personal rights are posted by the main entry. Visiting hours were posted.
Planned Activities: Facility has sufficient space to accommodate indoor and outdoor activities. There are sufficient supplies and equipment to meet resident's physical capability.
Food Service: There are sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and a week of non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator to avoid cross contamination.
Incidental Medical & Dental: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. During the visit today, LPA reviewed all 6 residents' medication and did not observe some PRN recording in resident’s file.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan posted with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites.

Due to time constraints, LPA will return another day to complete the rest of the inspection.

Deficiency cited (See 809D) and technical advisory was also provided. An exit interview was held. A copy of this report, LIC809D, technical advisory note, and appeal rights were given to Staff Josie Alberto

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa HicksTELEPHONE: (323) 981-3972
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto LopezTELEPHONE: 323-980-4926
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/13/2023
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