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MERRILL GARDENS AT ROCKRIDGELicense 0192008792 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Allegation: Staff didn't reappraise resident when resident health condition changed – Substantiated The Department has investigated this allegation and per records review and interviews, found that staff did not update R1’s needs and services plan when R1 was admitted to hospice in May 2022. The previous needs & services plan was dated on 7/16/2018. Based on information obtained, the preponderance of evidence is met, therefore the allegations are SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 9099D). Failure to submit proof of correction by plan of correction due date and any repeat violation within 12 month period may result in civil penalty. Deficiencies and plan and proof of correction were discussed with Administrator. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights, LIC9099D, and copy this report provided. Allegation: Staff did not communicate with family member (POA) – Unsubstantiated The Department has investigated this allegation and per record reviews and interviews, found that a note indicated that staff did call resident’s POA on 1/2/23 then follow by an email on 1/3/23. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to provide the alleged violation did occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. No deficiency cited. Exit interview conducted with staff and a copy of this report 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.

  • 87413(a)(2)Type A

    87413 Personnel - Operations(a) In each facility:(2) Care and supervision of residents shall be provided without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation or prejudice.This requirement is not met as evidenced by… Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The caregiver hit resident's lower body was witnessed by a neighbor and video recorded as evidence which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(a)Type B

    87463 Reappraisals(a)The pre-admission appraisal shall be updated, in writing as frequently as necessary….This requirement is not met as evidenced by… Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed that staff didn't update care plan for resident who was admitted to hospice in May 2022 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(a)(4)Type B

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care(a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility...(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.This requirement is not met as evidenced by… Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed staff didn't administer medication to resident timely poses an potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 1, 2023 inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT ROCKRIDGE?

This was a complaint inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT ROCKRIDGE on February 1, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERRILL GARDENS AT ROCKRIDGE on February 1, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87413 Personnel - Operations(a) In each facility:(2) Care and supervision of residents shall be provided without physica..."

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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