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MERRILL GARDENS AT ROCKRIDGELicense 0192008791 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/1/23 at 10:20 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C. Lin conducted an unannounced case management visit as a result of receiving self-reported incident dated 12/20/22 submitted to CCLD regarding resident was being physical abused. LPA explained the purpose of the visit with administrator (ADM). ADM stated a neighbor recorded a video that the caregiver hit resident's lower body while providing care. ADM showed the video to LPA. A SOC341 was submitted to CCL and Ombudsman. The police was called and involved. The subject staff was removed from schedule immediately then terminated. ADM had trained all staff on 12/20/22. and provided training record to LPA during visit. A deficiency was cited from the California Code of Regulations, indicated on LIC809D. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. LIC809D, Appeal Rights 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

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

This was a other inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT ROCKRIDGE on February 1, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

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

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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