Community Care Licensing
At approximately 11:21am, LPA and staff toured the kitchen area: sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food items observed. The cabinet under the sink was observed unlocked with comet, dish soap, bleach and pesticides accessible to others. Medications observed accessible in a pill box in the kitchen/dining area on the desk. Canned and dried food supply in boxes stored in the common space (dining/living room). In the family TV room the dry wall behind the sofa was cut open to fix pipes; dry wall near the front entrance was cut open with electrical wiring exposed. The facility has four (4) bedrooms which are all cleared for resident rooms. LPA observed the two vacant resident rooms are currently being used by the licensee's family and staff. The other two (2) rooms are occupied by residents. The rooms appeared with appropriately furnished however the two (2) resident rooms occupied by residents smelled of strong urine odor. The room occupied by staff observed unlock during LPA's visit with several medications and vitamins accessible. The fire extinguishers was observed due for service. Last serviced on 10/27/2022.
12pm -The carbon monoxide and smoke alarms tested by staff did not work during visit. Staff stated since they are remodeling the smoke detectors have not been functioning properly.
The facility has two (2) bathrooms: One bathroom is located in the master bedroom were the licensee and her spouse are currently staying. This bathroom observed to be full of hygiene and cleaning products accessible to others (master bedroom door was unlocked during LPA's visit). The other bathroom located in the hall way also observed with hygiene supplies and hair spray accessible. Dry-wall in the bathroom near the toilet was opened. Hot water temperature tested in the hallway bathroom measured at 110.4*F.
At approximately 1pm-3pm Resident and staff files were reviewed. Resident #1 and Resident #2's files did not have an updated appraisal/needs and services plans. Licensee/Administrator file reviewed revealed that Ms. Carter's administrator certificate expired 10/1/2022. She has not submitted required documents for renewal. Staff #1 also did not have a valid administrator certificate. No training for staff since the pandemic 2019. Staff #1 did have a valid first aid certification, health screening documentation, employee rights and criminal record clearance.
Ms. Carter stated to LPA that she plans to issue 30 day notice to the two residents families since it is too much for her right now with the remodeling and to keep up with all the regulations. LPA informed Ms. Carter to submit copy of the 30 day notice and also if she decides to close the facility she needs to submit a letter to the department and surrender her facility license for this property.
Due to time constraints this annual visit will be continued to another date.
Pursuant to Title 22 CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D) and civil penalty issued.
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