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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

CLASSIC CARE HOME OF WALNUT CREEKLicense 0756004056 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/24/2023 at 3:30PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and L. Hall conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection. LPAs met with Elena Asuncion, Caregiver, and explained the purpose of the visit. Beth Quintong, Administrator, arrived at 5:00 PM. The Administrator certificate #6033318740 and expires 12/21/2024. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the facility with Administrator including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage and backyard. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. One (1) of the bedrooms is used by staff. No bodies of water was observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 105.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/4/2022. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 11/1/2020. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 07/24/2022. Continued on LIC809. Continued from LIC809. LPAs reviewed all five (5) resident files and all were in complete. Staff files was not available at facility for review at the time of arrival. Administrator brought staff files with her. LPA observed the following deficiencies: At 3:47PM, LPAs observed medicine cabinet unlocked. At 3:50PM, LPAs observed cabinet underneath kitchen sink with lock, but Lysol, Ajax, and other disinfectants were accessible to residents. At 3:55PM, LPAs observed facility did not have a seven (7) day of non-perishable and two (2) day of perishable foods available for residents. LPA observed 6 oranges, 2-gallons of milk, no can meat and only 1 can vegetable. At 3:55PM, LPAs observed medication in refrigerator unlocked At 4:00PM, LPAs observed during record review all residents files were incomplete. At 4:20PM, LPAs observed during record review none of the staff files were available for review at facility. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCLD by 8/31/2023. Resident Roster LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan (9 pages) Liability Insurance LIC9282 (Infection Control Plan) Continued on LIC809C. Continued from LIC809C. Deficiencies are cited from Title 22 California Code of Regulations (see 809D). Failure to submit proof of corrections by plan of correction due dates, and any repeat violations within 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of appeal rights and this report provided.

Citations

6 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.

  • 87412(f)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having staff records available and accessible which can pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(b)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having residents' records available and accessible to Licensing and staff which could pose a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(26)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having fresh veggies, fruits, canned goods and perishable foods available for residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having medications, alcohol, cleaning supplies, toxic chemicals inaccessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having scissors, Awesome inaccessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87307(d)(6)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having ladders, debris, wheelchairs, commodes, furniture, boat inaccessible to residents which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 24, 2023 inspection of CLASSIC CARE HOME OF WALNUT CREEK?

This was a inspection inspection of CLASSIC CARE HOME OF WALNUT CREEK on August 24, 2023. 6 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CLASSIC CARE HOME OF WALNUT CREEK on August 24, 2023?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (2 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having staff reco..."

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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