198603401-12-29-2022-28-AS-FFIS-CSTW5U-20230615165944

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198603401
Report Date: 12/29/2022
Date Signed: 12/29/2022 03:14:44 PM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
02/22/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Bonnie Tao

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 28-AS-20220222153821

FACILITY NAME:	ARCADIA RETIREMENT VILLAGE		FACILITY NUMBER:	198603401
ADMINISTRATOR:	VIRGILIO, AGAS		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	607 WEST DUARTE RD		TELEPHONE:	(626) 447-6070
CITY:	ARCADIA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91007
CAPACITY:	200	CENSUS: 81	DATE:	12/29/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	01:30 PM
MET WITH:	Gil Agas, administrator		TIME COMPLETED:	03:00 PM

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Facility has not prevented rodent problem.
Facility does not ensure a clean environment.

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***This report serves as an amendment and supersedes the original complaint investigation report created on 02/24/22. The finding remains the same as in the prior licensing report -Substantiated. ***

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tao, conducted a subsequent complaint visit to this facility to deliver the finding. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA met Gil Agas, Administrator. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit and discuss to Gil above mentioned allegations.

The investigation consisted of staff interviews, facility tours, and review of facility records. LPA obtained copies of the Staff and Resident Rosters; and facility files of relevant information.

The investigation revealed the following:
(-continued in LIC 9099 C-)

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Fernando Fierros	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3981
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bonnie Tao	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/29/2022

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

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Control Number 28-AS-20220222153821

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARCADIA RETIREMENT VILLAGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198603401
	VISIT DATE: 12/29/2022

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In regard of the allegation, “facility has not prevented rodent problem," it was alleged that facility has mice and rat problem. LPA interviewed residents from resident#1 to resident #8, all eight residents stated they did not observe facility had mice and rat problem. LPA interviewed staff and staff reported facility had rodent and were found in the kitchen areas. A facility tour for physical plant inspection was conducted. At the time of the inspection, live rodents were not observed. However, staff reported dead rodents were seen in the kitchen but were cleaned up a day before.

In regard of the allegation, "facility does not ensure a clean environment', it was alleged facility had rodent droppings in the kitchen. LPA interviewed residents from resident#1 to resident #8, all eight residents stated they did not observe facility had rodent droppings. LPA interviewed staff and staff reported facility had rodent dropping in the kitchen areas. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed two holes at the bottom of the back wall in the kitchen. Staff stated that rodents came in and out from those holes in the kitchen. LPA also observed rodents’ droppings on the kitchen floor.

Based on review of documents and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above two allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A hard copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Fernando Fierros	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3981
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bonnie Tao	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/29/2022

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Control Number 28-AS-20220222153821

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: ARCADIA RETIREMENT VILLAGE	FACILITY NUMBER: 198603401
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 12/29/2022

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 03/03/2022 Section Cited CCR 80087(a)(1)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Buildings and Grounds 80087(a)The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times for the safety and well-being of clients, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the facility free of flies and other insects.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Licensee will have the pest control to handle the rodent issue and provide proof of correction (POC) to Licensing by the due date.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Based on observation and interviews conducted, facility has rodent issues and unclean environment in the kitchen. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	POC was cleared on 3/3/22. No further action needed to clear this citation.
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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: Fernando Fierros	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3981
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bonnie Tao	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3971
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/29/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/29/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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