336424655-5-10-2022-18-AS-JDHS-D7BU52-20240719151558

Community Care Licensing

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 336424655
Report Date: 05/10/2022
Date Signed: 05/10/2022 11:51:34 AM

Substantiated

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 1650 SPRUCE ST STE 200 MS29-27
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507

This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/05/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Stephanie Torres

PUBLIC

COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 18-AS-20220505113423

FACILITY NAME:	MORNING STAR R.C.F.E.		FACILITY NUMBER:	336424655
ADMINISTRATOR:	JONAS C. ACUNA		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	32175 CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE		TELEPHONE:	(760) 992-8901
CITY:	CATHEDRAL CITY	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	92234
CAPACITY:	12	CENSUS: 10	DATE:	05/10/2022
		UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:00 AM
MET WITH:	Marilyn Beck, Administrator		TIME COMPLETED:	11:00 AM

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Facility does not maintain a comfortable temperature for residents

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Torres, conducted an unannounced visit to the facility to initiate the investigation into the above allegation. The LPA met with Administrator, Marilyn Beck, and informed her of the purpose of her visit.

Regarding the allegation, "Facility does not maintain a comfortable temperature for residents," it was alleged the air conditioning unit in bedroom #7 was not operating properly and Residents One (R1) and Two (R2) were sweating as a result of the non-functional unit. The investigation was initiated on this date; staff/resident interviews were conducted, records reviewed and copies of pertinent documentation were obtained. Administrator Beck was interviewed and stated the unit in bedroom #7 has not been operable since January 2022. She reported the electrical outlet, beside the unit, was not working and this prevented the unit from functioning. Interviews and observation revealed the outlet has been repaired and the air conditioning unit operational. Additional interviews revealed the air conditioning unit has not been operable for eight months or more and, as a result, the temperature in the home has been uncomfortable. Therefore, based on interviews,

Substantiated

Estimated Days of Completion:

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah Mullen	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0313
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Torres	TELEPHONE: (951) 204-5924
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2022

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

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Control Number 18-AS-20220505113423

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MORNING STAR R.C.F.E.	FACILITY NUMBER: 336424655
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 05/10/2022

Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number	DEFICIENCIES		PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B 05/10/2022 Section Cited CCR 87303(b)	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	Maintenance and Operation: A comfortable temperature for residents shall be maintained at all times. This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on interviews the Licensee did not ensure a comfortable temperature was maintained.	1 2 3 4 5 6 7	The LPA observed the air conditioning unit to be working in bedroom #7 on 05/10/22. POC cleared.
	8 9 10 11 12 13 14	Interviews revealed the air conditioning unit was not operable, as a result, the temperature in the home has been uncomfortable for residents in care. This posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the residents in care.	8 9 10 11 12 13 14
	1 2 3 4 5 6 7		1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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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: Deborah Mullen	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0313
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Torres	TELEPHONE: (951) 204-5924
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2022

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Control Number 18-AS-20220505113423

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: MORNING STAR R.C.F.E.	FACILITY NUMBER: 336424655
	VISIT DATE: 05/10/2022

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this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. A citation will be issued in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8).

An exit interview was conducted; this report was reviewed with Beck and a copy was provided, along with Appeal Rights.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Deborah Mullen	TELEPHONE: (951) 248-0313
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Stephanie Torres	TELEPHONE: (951) 204-5924
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/10/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/10/2022

LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)

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