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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 342700828
Report Date: 07/18/2024
Date Signed: 07/18/2024 04:13:12 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827



FACILITY NAME:LOVE AND SERENITY OF ELK GROVE IIIFACILITY NUMBER:
342700828
ADMINISTRATOR:CASTRO, BIANCAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:9442 MAZATLAN WAYTELEPHONE:
(916) 585-5483
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95624
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 6DATE:
07/18/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Omar Slypher, Staff on dutyTIME COMPLETED:
02:30 PM
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On 7/18/24 at 10 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arvin Villanueva arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct their required annual visit. LPA met initially with staff on duty (S1). The Administrator, Bianca Castro (ADM) was notified of the visit. Per S1, facility is COVID-free status. Present during this visit are 5 residents in care and 1 staff members on duty.

At 10:30am LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry room, living area, other common areas, and outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a single-story home with a fire clearance to serve elderly residents and hospice approved for one (1). Facility has 5 resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom and 3 bathrooms for resident use. Bedroom #3 is a shared bedroom and has its own bathroom. Bedroom #4 on the facility sketch is fire cleared for ambulatory resident only. LPA observed 2 bathrooms to contain grab bars, non-skid flooring, shower chairs, close lid trash containers and hygiene supplies. Resident bedrooms were sanitary, furnished, well-lit and had adequate space for resident’s belongings.

The facility common areas are cleaned and furnished. Facility has a dining area off the kitchen and a formal living room. Fireplace was observed to be screened and not in use. In the kitchen area, LPA observed the kitchen to be sanitary and free of clutter. Additionally, the kitchen knives and other sharp objects are kept locked under the kitchen sink and not accessible to residents. Toxins and cleaning supplies are also kept locked under the kitchen sink. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply with at least 2 days’ worth of perishables and 7 days’ worth of non-perishables. LPA observed the laundry room to be sanitary and observed cleaning detergents to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Inside the garage, LPA observed paint containers accessible to residents. However, the garage door was observed to be locked but residents can unlock and access it from the inside.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephen RichardsonTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4700
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arvin VillanuevaTELEPHONE: 916-208-0023
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: LOVE AND SERENITY OF ELK GROVE III
FACILITY NUMBER: 342700828
VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024
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The front yard and the backyard are observed to be free of obstruction and maintained. LPA observed the ramp on the front to be in need of repair soon as evidenced by the chipped wood in the middle of the ramp. Additionally, the backyard has a covered patio and furnished with outdoor furniture for outdoor activities. LPA observed part of the fence (right side of facility) was leaning. Technical assistance was provided to repair (or replace) the ramp and the fence.

Water temperature reads 118*F and room temperature reads 76*F. Smoke and carbon detectors were tested and operable. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 4/5/24. Medication storage area was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Medication records were reviewed and in compliance with regulation. First aid kit was observed to have adequate supplies and accessible to staff.

During this inspection 6 resident records and 3 personnel records were reviewed for regulatory compliance. Staff records contained required contents including staff training requirements. Staff noted on LIC 500 contained criminal background clearances. Resident records reviewed contained required contents including updated admission agreements, medical assessments, and updated appraisal forms as required. Through record review, it was revealed that a resident with non-ambulatory status was placed in a bedroom that was not fire cleared for non-ambulatory resident. LPA reviewed facility’s disaster plan to ensure regulatory compliance. Evidence of quarterly fire drills was Immediately not available for review during this visit. ADM faxed a copy of the last 2 fire drill log to the facility. Technical assistance was provided to document quarterly drills and always maintain documents in the facility and readily available for review upon request.

Note that LPA conducted the inspection using the CARE tool. The facility has an approved infection control plan in place. LPM requested an updated copy of current Liability Insurance, LIC 308, LIC610D and LIC 500.

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Codes, the following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties.



Note that a civil penalty was assessed during this visit in the amount of $ _____ due to fire clearance violation.

Interview was held with S1 and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

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SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Stephen RichardsonTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4700
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arvin VillanuevaTELEPHONE: 916-208-0023
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/18/2024
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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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827


FACILITY NAME: LOVE AND SERENITY OF ELK GROVE III

FACILITY NUMBER: 342700828

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87202(a)(1)
Fire Clearance
(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal: (1) Nonambulatory persons.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1of 6 resident who is non-ambulatory (per review of LIC602A) was placed in a bedroom (labeled #4 on the facility sketch) which was not fire cleared with non-ambulatory use. Additionally, staff confirmed resident is non-ambulatory and needs assistance with ambulating. this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/19/2024
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Licensee/Administrator agreed to submit a plan on how the citation will be corrected to the Department by the POC due date.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87204(b)
Limitations -Capacity and Ambulatory Status
(b) Resident rooms approved for 24-hour care of ambulatory residents only shall not accommodate nonambulatory residents. Residents whose condition becomes nonambulatory shall not remain in rooms restricted to ambulatory residents.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 1of 6 resident who is non-ambulatory (per review of LIC602A) was placed in a bedroom (labeled #4 on the facility sketch) which was not fire cleared with non-ambulatory use. Additionally, staff confirmed resident is non-ambulatory and needs assistance with ambulating. this poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/19/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee/Administrator agreed to submit a plan on how the citation will be corrected to the Department by the POC due date.
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: Stephen RichardsonTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4700
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arvin VillanuevaTELEPHONE: 916-208-0023
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024
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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
SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827


FACILITY NAME: LOVE AND SERENITY OF ELK GROVE III

FACILITY NUMBER: 342700828

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 07/18/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87309(a)
Storage Space
(a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During an inspection of the garage, LPA observed paint containers on the floor and are accessible to residents. Although the door to the garage was locked, residents can still unlock it from the inside, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/25/2024
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Licensee/Administrator agreed to submit a plan on how they will correct the citation to the Department by the POC due date.
Section Cited
Deficient Practice Statement
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POC Due 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: Stephen RichardsonTELEPHONE: (916) 263-4700
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Arvin VillanuevaTELEPHONE: 916-208-0023
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/18/2024
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