Lake Merritt Care Home

Based on observation, the fire extinguisher was expired with a date of 07/17/2024, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited by not having updated physician’s reports for residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

§1569.38 Posting of licensing reports; disclosure to new residents(b)A licensed residential care facility for the elderly shall provide written notice to a resident, the resident’s responsible party, if any, and the local long-term care ombudsman, within 10 days from the occurrence of either of the following events:This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not sending written notifications of pending action to each resident, each residents' responsible parties and the long term care ombudsman which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care. Civil penalty assessed for $300 today and accruing $100/daily until cleared.

877405(d)(5) ADMINISTRATOR - QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES(d)The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d)(1) through (7)...(5)Good character and a continuing reputation of personal integrity. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above by not reporting to CCLD of 3 misdemeanors by DIR and suspension status with FTB which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

1569.58(a)(2) Persons prohibited from being a licensee...(a) The department may prohibit any person from being a licensee.. or being an administrator....who has done any of the following:(2) Engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. Based on DA records obtained, the Licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above. Licensee engaged in conduct inimical to health, welfare and safety of residents in care by continuing to work around residents after licensee reached a plea agreement to 3 misdemeanors which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

87355 Criminal Record Clearance(e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) orThis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff member has not been associated with facility since was hired on 12/13/22 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff members has not completed health screening check since was hired 12/13/22 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 15 residents' bedrooms have broken closet door and dresser drawers, and broken toilet in the one the bathrooms on the 1st floor which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 staff member has not been associated with facility since was hired on 12/13/22 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. accessible chemical supplies, cans of paints, construction tools and materials in the bathroom, closets and common areas which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.