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OPAL CARE LLCLicense 0192006723 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/24/2025 at 4:001 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) David Doidge and Andrew Christy arrived unannounced to open a 10-day initial visit for complaint number 15-AS-20250917130441 . LPAs met with Licensee/Administrator Victoria Puruganan and explained the reason for the visit. During the complaint investigation, LPAs noted and cited for the following deficiencies: At 12:45PM, LPAs observed a resident (R1) in a room that is not fire cleared. LPAs evaluated the resident and came to the conclusion that the resident is bedridden. At 1:00PM, LPAs reviewed R1's file. The Appraisal Needs And Services Plan (ANS) had not been updated March 2023 while needs have clearly changed. At 1:15 PM, LPAs observed in the closet of bedroom 5 a blanket that had been soiled with urine, emitting a urine smell throughout the second floor of the facility. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, civil penalty, and appeal rights provided.

Citations

4 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.

  • 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.

  • 97204)b)Type A

    87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status(b) Resident rooms approved for 24-hour care of ambulatory residents only shall not accommodate nonambulatory residents. . Residents whose condition becomes nonambulatory shall not remain in rooms restricted to ambulatory residentsBased on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by having a bedridden resident in a non-cleared room.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    87303 Maintenance and Operation(a) The facility shall be clean...sanitary...at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services...residents, employees and visitors. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not removing soiled linens in bedroom.

  • 87463(b)Type B

    87463 Reappraisals (b) The reappraisal shall document significant changes in the resident's ...mental, cognitive...condition, including those required to be documented as specified in Section 87466, Observation of the Resident. Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not performing a reappraisal since March 2023.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the September 24, 2025 inspection of OPAL CARE LLC?

This was a other inspection of OPAL CARE LLC on September 24, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to OPAL CARE LLC on September 24, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87202 Fire Clearance All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance…Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following..."

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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