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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 331800103
Report Date: 09/08/2021
Date Signed: 09/08/2021 01:57:23 PM

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
FACILITY NAME:LEGEND GARDENSFACILITY NUMBER:
331800103
ADMINISTRATOR:PENDINGFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:73685 CATALINA WAYTELEPHONE:
(760) 773-3115
CITY:PALM DESERTSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92260
CAPACITY:96CENSUS: 37DATE:
09/08/2021
TYPE OF VISIT:Case Management - OtherUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:15 AM
MET WITH:Carrie MacDonald, Community Resources DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct a case management visit in conjunction with complaint 18-AS-20210907142918 to check on the health, safety, and welfare of residents in care. LPA met with Carrie MacDonald, Community Relations Director (CRD), who is acting as the facility's Administrator due to the absence of an official Administrator. LPA was informed that thirty-seven (37) residents currently reside at this facility. There were thirteen (13) staff on duty during the time of the visit.

LPA observed all facility utilities to be on and operating without issue. However, on August 18, 2021, the facility received notification of termination of water services if the balance was not paid within 10 days. CRD reported no notices were made to Licensing or residents regarding the possible discontinuance of water services. The facility has an adequate food supply and all residents have prescribed meds. LPA was informed the facility's trash services were discontinued on August 27, 2021 for non-payment. LPA observed the facility dumpster and five (5) additional regular sized trash cans to be piled high and overflowing. LPA also observed four (4) bags of trash on the ground in front of the dumpster. CRD MacDonald notified Licensee of the trash services shut off but has not received any response. CRD MacDonald last communicated with the Licensee April 11, 2021. CRD MacDonald stated she has made approximately thirty (30) email attempts to make contact with the Licensee since April 11, 2021 to no avail. CRD MacDonald also reported she sent a few text messages to the Licensee as well but still has not received a response.

Based on the information obtained during today's visit, the following deficiencies are being cited deficiency is cited per California Health & Safety Code and Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. An exit interview was conducted with CRD MacDonald and a copy of this report, LIC809D, and appeal rights were provided. Community Care Licensing (CCL) will send a certified copy along with emailed copies of this report, LIC809D, and appeal rights to Licensee.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Reyna LaceyTELEPHONE: (951) 836-3135
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tricia DanielsonTELEPHONE: (951) 565-7254
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/08/2021
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, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507

FACILITY NAME: LEGEND GARDENS
FACILITY NUMBER: 331800103
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/08/2021
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
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DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
09/09/2021
Section Cited

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Accountability of Licensee Governing Body (a) The licensee...shall exercise general supervision over the affairs of the licensed facility and establish policies concerning its operation in conformance with these regulations and the welfare of the individuals it serves. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview with staff and record review, the Licensee is not participating in the general supervision of the facility. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.
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Type B
09/15/2021
Section Cited

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Reporting Requirements- d) The licensee shall notify the Department,...all residents ...their representatives, in writing within two business days of any knowledge thereof: (5) A utility company... notice of intent to terminate...water service on the property within not more than 15 days of the notice. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:
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Based on LPA interview which was conducted and records reviewed, the Licensee did not provide notices to Licensing or residents regarding the receipt of notice of possible water shut off. This poses a potential heatlh, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.
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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: Reyna LaceyTELEPHONE: (951) 836-3135
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tricia DanielsonTELEPHONE: (951) 565-7254
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/08/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/08/2021
LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)
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