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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 207209043
Report Date: 06/14/2023
Date Signed: 06/21/2023 05:27:45 AM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SIERRA CASCADE AC/SC, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
06/12/2023 and conducted by Evaluator Brianna Miranda
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 24-AS-20230612102501
FACILITY NAME:CEDAR CREEK SENIOR LIVINGFACILITY NUMBER:
207209043
ADMINISTRATOR:JACKSON, SHAWNIEEFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:500 N. WESTBERRY BLVD.TELEPHONE:
(559) 673-2345
CITY:MADERASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93637
CAPACITY:162CENSUS: 63DATE:
06/14/2023
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:23 PM
MET WITH:Resident Care Director- Marilyn CouzensTIME COMPLETED:
04:20 PM
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Facility staff did not properly manage a resident's medication.
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On 6/14/2023 at 1:23 p.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived to the facility unannounced to open a complaint and conduct an investigation. LPA met with Resident Care Director Marilyn Couzens and explained the reason for the visit.

LPA collected sample Centerally Stored Medication log, communication log, and Med Tech procedures. Marilyn will provide staff schedule for June and staff contact information by end of business day 6/19/23.

1. The Department investigated the allegation: Facility staff did not properly manage a resident's medication. LPA interviewed staff members and reviewed a sample of resident records. LPA observed Centerally Stored Medication log to not be completed. Bubble packs did not have date medication started and incorrect amount of medication in container.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brenda ChanTELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna MirandaTELEPHONE: 559-770-0254
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 24-AS-20230612102501
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SIERRA CASCADE AC/SC, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710
FACILITY NAME: CEDAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 207209043
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2023
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Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record review(s), the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation(s) is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6 & Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D



Exit interview was completed and a copy of this report and LIC9099D was provided to Marilyn Couzens
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Brenda ChanTELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna MirandaTELEPHONE: 559-770-0254
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 24-AS-20230612102501
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SIERRA CASCADE AC/SC, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: CEDAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING
FACILITY NUMBER: 207209043
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2023
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
06/15/2023
Section Cited
CCR
87465(a)(6)
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87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following:
(6) When requested by the prescribing physician or the Department, a record of dosages of medications which are centrally stored shall be maintained by the facility.
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Notice will be given to Med-Techs to properly log medication.
All staff meeting on 6/22/23 will have training regarding medication.
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Based on observation interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA reviewed Centrally Stored Medication log which was incomplete and amount of medication in container had more medication then should have been from the filled date.
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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: Brenda ChanTELEPHONE: (650) 266-8800
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Brianna MirandaTELEPHONE: 559-770-0254
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2023
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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