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Inspection visit

complaint

OPAL CARE LLCLicense 0192006721 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Continued from LIC9099. Based on interviews with S2 and S3 there were three (3) staff during the day. Staff noticed that R1 was missing before dinner, which is around 4pm, because R1 didn't come to eat. S2 also stated staff thought R1 was outside in the front area. S2 stated R1 goes outside into the front area without supervision. S1 stated she was not working on 12/15/2024, the day of the incident; however, S1 received a call from R1's responsible party stating R1 was missing from the facility. Based on interviews the d eficiency is cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC9099D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. *An immediate Civil Penalty of $1,000 is being assessed on today's date for a repeat violation* Exit interview conducted. A copy of the appeal rights, LIC421M, and this report provided.

Citations

8 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.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs... Additional staff shall be employed as necessary... The licensing agency may require any facility to provide additional staff... This requirement was not met as evidence by:Based on interviews the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having sufficient supervision for residents, which posed an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(a)(1)Type B

    (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require... (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in report an elopement to CCLD, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87305(a)Type B

    87305 Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities (a) Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a permit for alterations in facility, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87307(d)(6)Type B

    87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (6) All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section above in have solarium area blocked with 2 refrigerators, a couch, clothing and other items, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(21)Type B

    (21) Freezers of adequate size shall be maintained at a temperature of 0 degrees F, and refrigerators of adequate size shall maintain a maximum temperature of 40 degrees F. They shall be kept clean... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above with having all four (4) refrigerator/freezers sanitary, which poses a potential health and safety risk for persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(26)Type B

    (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (26) Supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of 1 week and perishable foods for a minimum of 2 days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a minimum of 1 week perishable and 2 day non perishable foods on premises, which poses a potential health and safety risk to person in care.

  • 87705(c)(4)Type A

    (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (4) There is an adequate number of direct care staff to support each resident’s physical, social, emotional, safety and health care needs... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a sufficient number of staff which posed an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(5)Type B

    (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment... and a reappraisal done at least annually... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on record review the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having R1 an annual medical assessment and reappraisal done, 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 December 30, 2024 inspection of OPAL CARE LLC?

This was a complaint inspection of OPAL CARE LLC on December 30, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to OPAL CARE LLC on December 30, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to m..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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