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COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 342700579
Report Date: 02/17/2021
Date Signed: 02/17/2021 10:38:23 AM



STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.270
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/21/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Bethany Huusfeldt
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 27-AS-20201221110521
FACILITY NAME:CHATEAU AT RIVER'S EDGE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
342700579
ADMINISTRATOR:MICHAEL TALANIFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:641 FEATURE DRTELEPHONE:
(916) 921-1970
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95825
CAPACITY:143CENSUS: 75DATE:
02/17/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Michael Talani, AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
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Insufficient staffing to meet resident's needs.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bethany Huusfeldt spoke with Administrator Michael Talani over the phone to deliver findings due to COVID precautions.

LPA reviewed facility records and schedules and interviewed staff and residents. LPA interviewed administrator, and administrator indicated there are usually 5 caregivers on shift throughout the day. Administrator stated in August 2020 there was a time when facility was dealing with covid positive staff and residents, and there was not sufficient caregivers. Administrator stated they used a staffing agency when there was not sufficient staffing on shift. Interviews with residents indicate there are times they wait for care for up to 30 minutes due to lack of staffing. Interviews with staff indicate that some days there may be call offs and that shift has less caregivers then normal.

Continuation on 9099-C.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Troy OrdonezTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4832
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bethany HuusfeldtTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
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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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.270
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
12/21/2020 and conducted by Evaluator Bethany Huusfeldt
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 27-AS-20201221110521

FACILITY NAME:CHATEAU AT RIVER'S EDGE, THEFACILITY NUMBER:
342700579
ADMINISTRATOR:MICHAEL TALANIFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:641 FEATURE DRTELEPHONE:
(916) 921-1970
CITY:SACRAMENTOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95825
CAPACITY:143CENSUS: 75DATE:
02/17/2021
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Michael Talani, AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
10:30 AM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Food services are inadequate.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bethany Huusfeldt spoke with Administrator Michael Talani over the phone to deliver findings due to COVID precautions.

LPA reviewed resident documents, facility documents, facility menus, interviewed staff and residents, and conducted a tele-visit inspection. On 1/28/21 LPA conducted a tele-visit with administrator and toured the facility. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed refrigerator, freezer, and pantry. LPA observed 2-day perishable and 7-day non-perishable amount of food. LPA observed fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, and canned goods. LPA observed the meals for dinner which consisted of salmon and spaghetti, asparagus, garlic bread, and a 2nd choice was prime rib, mash potatoes and asparagus.

Continuation 9099-C.
Unfounded
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Troy OrdonezTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4832
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bethany HuusfeldtTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
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 27-AS-20201221110521
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.270
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CHATEAU AT RIVER'S EDGE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 342700579
VISIT DATE: 02/17/2021
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In addition, LPA reviewed facility menus for the month of February. LPA observed several options for each meals which includes a vegetarian option, and a variety of vegetables and fruits. In addition, menu includes special items for each meal and a everyday option items. Due to the information gathered from record review and tele-visit inspection, LPA finds the allegation to be UNFOUNDED.

A finding that the allegation is unfounded means that the allegation is false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis.

Exit interview conducted. Copy of report sent to administrator via email.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Troy OrdonezTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4832
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bethany HuusfeldtTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
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Control Number 27-AS-20201221110521
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 2525 NATOMAS PARK DR. STE.270
SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
FACILITY NAME: CHATEAU AT RIVER'S EDGE, THE
FACILITY NUMBER: 342700579
VISIT DATE: 02/17/2021
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Interviews with administrator indicated, when they have a call off or no show of a caregiver then other facility faculty help on the floor. Due to the information gathered through interviews, LPA finds allegation to be UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is UNSUBSTANTIATED.

Exit interview conducted. Copy of report sent to administrator via email.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Troy OrdonezTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4832
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Bethany HuusfeldtTELEPHONE: (916) 591-1072
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/17/2021
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