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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CHARITYS RESIDENCELicense 01144042715 citations on this visit
15 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On this day at around 12:15 pm, LPA Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection and met with House Manager Caridad Aquino. LPA explained to Aquino the purpose of the visit. The Administrator arrived to the facility at a later time. During the visit, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to kitchen, dining and living area, garage, resident rooms, bathrooms and backyard. LPA observed the facility has sufficient supply of perishable and non perishable foods. Smoke detectors were last inspected in 2023. Carbon monoxide was tested and observed operational. There were multiple fire extinguishers observed that were last serviced in 2022. The facility was unable to provide resident files to the LPA. LPA reviewed 4 staff files. First aid kit was observed complete. There is no proof of last disaster drill conducted. All staff do not have current First aid/CPR training. Cleaning chemicals were observed unlocked in the laundry area. Knives were observed unlocked in a cabinet in the kitchen. Medication was observed unlocked in the refrigerator. The following records need to be submitted to CCL by April 30, 2024: Lic 610E, Infection Control Plan, Roster of Residents, Lic 500, Liability Insurance and Disaster Drill. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 809D). Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator and Appeal Rights was provided.

Citations

15 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1569.618(c)(3)Type A

    Based on records review], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having any staff with current First aid/CPR training which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having proof of training available during inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(a)Type A

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an updated Emergency Disaster Plan which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observaiton, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(c)Type B

    Keep window screens clean and in repair

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having window screens with cobwebs which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having hot water which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Hazardous areas restricted from residents

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a ramp with missing wood/uneven surgace which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Passageways and stairways kept clear

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in locking glass emergency exit door which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in keeping medications in a cabinet without lock which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(a)Type A

    Maintain separate complete record for each resident

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having any resident record available during inspection which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Kitchen sanitation against contamination sources

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in failing to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.267(d)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having proof of training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87308(c)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having sufficient storage which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having medication and knives unlocked and accessible to resident's which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(e)(2)Type B

    Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having doctor orders for the residents' medications which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 17, 2024 inspection of CHARITYS RESIDENCE?

This was an inspection of CHARITYS RESIDENCE on April 17, 2024. 15 citations were issued: 8 Type A (serious) and 7 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHARITYS RESIDENCE on April 17, 2024?

Yes, 15 citations were issued (8 Type A, 7 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on records review], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having any staff with current ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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