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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ASTERA CARE HOME LLCLicense 0192011409 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On this day, June 21, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Delmundo arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection. LPA was granted entry by staff, Aaron Salvador. LPA called and spoke over the phone with Sharon Aranha, administrator, and informed the reason for visit. LPA also met with other staff, Mark Kevin Salvador. Administrator arrived at 12:29 p.m. Facility has submitted the LIC808 Mitigation Plan but not the LIC9282 Infection Control Plan. LPA requested for LIC9282 on June 23, 2023 which LPA has not received up to this day. LPA inspected the facility inside and out with Mark Kevin Salvador, LPA inspected the kitchen, dining room, living and family rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, garage, front, side and backyard. Facility has sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods. Facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were checked and observed in operating condition. Hot water temperature in the ensuite bathroom was tested. Facility conducts drills every quarter and records showed fire drill last conducted 5/01/24. LPA reviewed 5 residents and 4 staff files, and interviewed 2 staff and 2 residents. Medications were checked and compared with doctor's orders and LIC622 Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. Facility does not handle residents' cash resources. LPA observed the following: -at 11:57 a.m., hot water was at 124 degrees Fahrenheit. -at 11:58 a.m., Ca-Rezz incontinent wash in one of the residents' rooms. -at 12:03 p.m., razor in the cabinet in the common bathroom. -at 12:06 p.m., Ca-Rezz continent wash and ointment in another resident's room. .....continued on 809C (page 2) Page 2 -at 12:45 pm.m, trash cans in 2 residents rooms without lids. -at 2:00 pm to 2:35 p.m., staff (S2, S3, S4) who were hired 10/18/23 have only total 21 hours of training on file and no medication training. -at 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m, , residents (R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5) have no Pre-admission Appraisal on file. R4's LIC602A Physician's Report indicated R4 needs assistance with all activities of daily living (ADLs); however, LPA observed R4 feeding self during lunch. R5's LIC602A Physician's Report indicated R5 needs assistance on with all ADLs. LPA received a copy of $3M Liability Insurance certificate on this day. Administrator to submit copies of the following updated documents by July 5, 2024: 1. LIC308 Designation of Facility Responsibility 2. LIC500 Personnel Report 3. LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) 4. LIC9282 Infection Control Plan Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations, and listed on 809Ds. Failure to submit proof of corrections by plan of correction due dates, and any repeat violation within 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Deficiencies and plan and proof of corrections were discussed with the administrator. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights, LIC9098 Proof of Correction form and copy of this report provided.

Citations

9 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.

  • 1569.625(b)(1)Type B

    Based on interview of staff and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2, S3 and S4 not having the required 40 hours of training which pose a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risks to persons in care. Staff only have total 21 hours of training on file.

  • 1569.69(a)(2)Type B

    Based on interview and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2, S3 and S4 not having medication training on file which pose a potential health and/or personal rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in hot water at 124 degrees Fahrenheit which poses an immediate health and/or personal rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87303(f)(3)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in trash cans without lids in residents' rooms which pose a potential health and/or personal rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the following which pose an immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risks to persons in care: unlocked Ca-Rezz; ointment; razor

  • 87456(a)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 residents not having Pre-admission Appraisal which poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87457(c)(1)Type B

    Based on records rreview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 residents not having LIC9172 Functional Capability Assessment on file which pose a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87615(a)(5)Type B

    Based on observation, record review and interviiew of staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in retaining R5 who is dependent on staff with all ADLs which poses a potential health, safety andor personal rights risk to person in care.

  • 87458(c)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in R4's LIC602 not consistent with R4's current condition of able to feed self which poses a potential personal rights risk to person in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 21, 2024 inspection of ASTERA CARE HOME LLC?

This was a inspection inspection of ASTERA CARE HOME LLC on June 21, 2024. 9 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 7 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ASTERA CARE HOME LLC on June 21, 2024?

Yes, 9 citations were issued (2 Type A, 7 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview of staff and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S2, S3 and S..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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