1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32 | According to staff schedules and interview with the ED, the facility staffs four (4) managers Monday-Friday and one (1) manager on weekends. There are ten (10) caregivers scheduled during the AM and PM shifts in which six (6) staff provide care in assisted living and four (4) in memory care. During both AM and PM shifts there are two (2) med techs on duty. The NOC shift has three (3) caregivers on duty and one (1) med tech that will also provide caregiving assistance. The facility currently has 24 residents receiving hospice care and a hospice waiver approved for 25 residents. In order to ensure staff are sufficient in numbers to provide appropriate care, supervision, and services to meet the residents’ individual needs, the facility will maintain their current work schedule. If there are changes in residents’ levels of care, they will adjust their staff schedule accordingly. The facility is a participant of the Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP), which provides a Rehabilitation Program for residents with behaviors. The facility provides small groups of residents, that would typically not be able to participate in activities, to be able to participate with increased supervision. The program also includes activities of daily living (ADLs), dining assistance, housekeeping, snacks and hydration, and laundry. The program is regulated by California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to ensure compliance. DHCS conducted an audit on August 20, 2026 which included, but was not limited to, facility inspection, call light response time testing, staff and resident file reviews, staffing schedule review, medication review, etc. The audit letter dated August 25, 2026 indicated that the facility was found to be compliant with the statutory assurances under the ALWP. Interviews with residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5) indicated that staff treat them well and all of their care needs are being met.
Interview with ED indicated that any resident related concerns are documented in the facilities High Risk Report. LPA reviewed the High Risk Report, which indicated care conferences, follow-ups with the hospital, changes in residents’ conditions, etc. The facility will indicate when a follow-up was completed as well.
Interviews with R1, R2, R3, and R4 indicated that they are able to communicate their needs to care staff. R5 indicated that, although there may be somewhat of a language barrier with some staff, the staff are able to understand their needs. R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 had no concerns regarding the facility or the care and supervision being provided.
Based on interviews conducted and documentation obtained, although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. Therefore, the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiencies are being cited.
Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided. |