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OPAL CARE LLCLicense 0192006723 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/15/2025 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Doidge arrived unannounced to conduct a health and safety check regarding an elopement that occurred 08/24/2025 as reported by Oakland Police to CCLD. LPA met with Victoria Puruganan, Licensee/Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA interviewed staff and Licensee regarding the elopement of a resident (R1). R1 is back, was gone for three (3) to four (4) hours. Staff and Licensee/Administrator know R1 cannot leave unassisted. R1 left the facility for a walk after breakfast. 911 was called around 10:30 AM and R1 walked back to the facility while staff were on the phone with 911. While interviewing, LPA learned a new resident (R2) moved in on 09/09/2025. R2 is bedridden roomed in a non-fire cleared room. Licensee/Administrator did not submit the Unusual Incident Report (LIC624) to CCLD for the 08/24/2025 elopement. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and 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. An immediate and repeat civil penalty of $1,500 is hereby assessed for elopement, not reporting elopement to CCLD, and having a bedridden resident in a non-cleared room. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, LIC421IM and appeal rights provided.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type A

    To care, supervision, and ...meet their individual needs...by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency...This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having the supervision which posed a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)(2)Type A

    87202 Fire Clearance All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance…Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons…State Fire Marshal.(2) Bedridden persons Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a bedridden resident in a non-cleared room.

  • 87211(a)(2)Type B

    (2) Occurrences...which threaten the welfare, safety or health of residents,...shall be reported within 24 hours... Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not reporting to CCL within 24hrs R1's elopement which 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 September 15, 2025 inspection of OPAL CARE LLC?

This was a other inspection of OPAL CARE LLC on September 15, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to OPAL CARE LLC on September 15, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "To care, supervision, and ...meet their individual needs...by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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