Inspection visit

Routine inspectionMay 28, 2025

MERISOL CARELicense 01560148017 citations on this visit

17 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/28/2025 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) P. Manalo and L. Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Antonia Mari, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA toured facility with inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 7 total bedrooms which 6 bedrooms are occupied by the residents and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 116.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/24/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 09/01/2024. At 10:07 AM, LPAs reviewed 6 residents records. At 10:32 AM, LPAs reviewed 3 staff records and all are associated to the facility. At 12:30, LPAs reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 06/04/2025: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: At 10:00 AM, LPA observed Robitussin Cough Medicine unlocked in the fridge. At 11:03 AM, LPA observed that all the residents’ files were incomplete including the Appraisal Needs and Services, Physician's Report, Emergency ID form, Consent Form etc. At 11:32 AM, during record review and interview, there is no emergency drills conducted. At 12:07 PM, LPA observed that R3 and R5 have full bed rails with no doctor's order. At 12:08 PM, LPA observed that R1, R2, R4, R6 did not have doctor's order for the 1/2 bed rails. Continue to LIC809-C... Continue from LIC809-C... At 12:24 PM, LPAs observed that the facility's side gate is locked. Staff interview indicated that the staff locks the gate at night. At 12:30 PM, LPAs observed that that the PRN Medications did not have a doctor's order. At 12:32 PM, LPAs observed the facility does not have a full first aid kit. At 11:40 AM, LPAs observed that all 3 staff do not have CPR certification. At 11:43, LPAs observed that the facility did not have the Personal Rights poster and Ombudsman poster. At 11:52 AM, LPAs observed uneven pavement towards the side gate exit from the ramp. At 11:57 AM, LPAs observed that all 3 files were incomplete during record review. At 11:59 AM, during record review and interview, there was no training's documented for staff. At 12:00 PM, LPAs observed trash bags filled with diapers outside the trash bin in the backyard side gate area. At 12:10 PM, LPAs observed the facility has two hospice residents and only has a hospice waiver approved for one. At 12:12 PM, LPAs observed the facility did not have enough canned goods. The Facility was cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.

Citations

17 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having CPR Certification for S2 and S3 which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
1569.625(b)(2)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having trainings conducted for all the staff which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
1569.695(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not conducting emergency drills which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87208(a)(7)(B)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the facility sketch not matching the physical plant which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
87303(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having uneven pavement towards the side gate exit from the ramp which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87303(f)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having trash bags filled with diapers outside the trash bin in the backyard side gate area which poses an immediate health and risk to persons in care.
87412(a)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having all 3 files incomplete which poses a potential health risk to persons in care.
87465(a)(8)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a complete First Aid Kit which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care.
87465(c)(1)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a doctor's order for the PRN medications which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87465(h)(2)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having Robitussin Cough Medicine unlocked in the fridge which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
87468(d)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the Personal Rights Poster and Ombudsman poster which poses personal rights risk to persons in care.
87506(b)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having a complete file for each residents which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87555(b)(26)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having enough canned goods for the facility which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87608(a)(5)(B)Type B
*****THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT FROM VISIT 05/28/2025*****Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a full bed rail orders for R3 and R5 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87632(a)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having two residents in hospice and only approved for one hospice waiver which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87202(a)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility's side gate is locked. Staff interview indicated that the staff locks the gate at night which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.
87608(a)(5)(A)Type B
*****THIS IS AN AMENDED REPORT FROM VISIT 05/28/2025****Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having half bed rail orders for R1, R2, R4, and R6 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 28, 2025 inspection of MERISOL CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of MERISOL CARE on May 28, 2025. 17 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 13 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERISOL CARE on May 28, 2025?

Yes, 17 citations were issued (4 Type A, 13 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having CPR Certification for S2 ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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Routine inspection·May 28, 2025