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32 | The investigation revealed the following: in regards to the allegation "Staff does not ensure facility is in good repair.” It is alleged that there are mass problems with plumbing with many bathrooms that don’t work and have sufficient heat for water. The Assistant Administrator, three (3) out of four (4) staff denied the allegation. One (1) out of four (4) staff did not know so did not provide an answer to the allegation. Six (6) out of eight (8) residents denied the allegation. LPA checked 9 residents’ bathrooms hot water measured between 105 to 120 Degrees F which is within Title 22 Regulations. However, water temperature in bathroom #5 was measured at 142.1 Degrees F. This deficiency will be addressed on a separate case management report. LPA observed that all 9 bathrooms observed have working toilets. However, the bathroom in Rm#11 had a showerhead that was not working properly with water pressure was insufficient for a resident to take a shower. The bathroom in Rm#29 also was clean and well-kept but had a very foul odor from an unknown source. Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted with facility staff, and facility residents, there was sufficient supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation.
Allegation: “Staff does not provide a safe environment for residents.” It is alleged that there were workers peeling the previous stuff on the wall creating a mess and endangering the residents to fall. All staff interviewed denied the allegation. Seven (7) out of eight (8) residents denied the allegation. One (1) out of eight (8) residents stated while moving belongings from one room to another, the resident slipped on a pad that was placed by a staff due to a leak which caused the resident to sustain an injury. LPA also observed during the initial visit dated on 2/7/2025, construction workers working on the 2nd floor and noticed tools such as hammers, mallets, drills, vacuum cleaners, wires, and vinyl flooring tiles in the hallway which are potential trip and fall hazards. LPA confirmed that there are residents living in these areas and residents potentially have access to these items. LPA observed workers working inside of the rooms and there is no staff ensuring that the residents are not grabbing or accessing these items. LPA took pictures of all of these tools during the visit dated 2/7/2025. In addition, there are no posters, warning signs or items giving a residents a heads up of the issues of these items in the hallway. Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted with facility staff, and facility residents, there was sufficient supportive evidence to concur with the reported allegation.
Based on LPA's interviews conducted with the residents and staff, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegations are found SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6, and Chapter 1 are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. |