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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198603118
Report Date: 08/19/2021
Date Signed: 08/20/2021 03:15:14 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE DR #100
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	CLEARWATER AT SOUTH BAY		FACILITY NUMBER:	198603118
ADMINISTRATOR:	MICHAEL KRIEGER		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	3210 & 3212 W SEPULVEDA BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(424) 488-6340
CITY:	TORRANCE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	90505
CAPACITY:	137	CENSUS: 88	DATE:	08/19/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:45 AM
MET WITH:	Michael Krieger, JIll Tucker, Jamie Pyles		TIME COMPLETED:	02:45 PM

NARRATIVE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	On 08/19/2021, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Don Senaha conducted an unannounced annual required visit with a primary focus on Infection Control measures using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator Michael Krieger, Executive Director Jill Tucker and Health Service Director Jamie Pyles and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for one hundred and thirty-seven (137) non-ambulatory of which thirteen (13) can be bedridden elderly residents ages 60 and above. The facility is two building structures, one building is designated for Assisted Living and Memory Care residents and consists of two (2) floors and the other building consists of Memory Care residents and has three (3) floors. There are a total of 54 Assisted Living units and 55 Memory Care units. LPA and Administrator toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Various rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for resident personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A comfortable temperature of 74 degrees was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available maintained properly. Multiple fire extinguishers were fully charged on each floor. Sprinkler system in place. Medication rooms were inspected. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Eva M Alvarez	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7047
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Don Senaha	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-5133
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2021

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE DR #100
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CLEARWATER AT SOUTH BAY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198603118
	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2021

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During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed staff and residents were wearing face coverings, LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in room 304. All mandated inspection control posters were posted.

Advisory Note –Technical Assistance were issued, please see LIC9102-AN.

Water temperature was cited for the Memory Care building as the water temperature did not meet Title 22 regulations between the temperature of 105 F to 120 F. See 809D page.

No other deficiencies were cited during this inspection visit.

An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Michael Krieger.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Eva M Alvarez	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7047
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Don Senaha	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-5133
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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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, 1000 CORPORATE DR #100
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: CLEARWATER AT SOUTH BAY	FACILITY NUMBER: 198603118
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 08/19/2021

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:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 08/27/2021
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Administrator has maintenance working on issue.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

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: Eva M Alvarez	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-7047
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Don Senaha	TELEPHONE: (323) 629-5133
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/19/2021

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/19/2021

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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