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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEKLicense 0756009661 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/15/2025 at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Andrew Christy and James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Licensee Rudolph Galera. The facility currently houses 4 residents. The LPAs inspected the interior and exterior of the facility. The inspection of the physical plant included the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, community living spaces, resident rooms, storage areas, garage, and the grounds of the facility. More than the required minimum of 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods were appropriately stored. Temperature in the living room was measured at 75.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water in the resident's bathroom measured 135.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The fire extinguisher was serviced 10/03/2024. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were fully operational. The LPAs observed required postings in the facility, including the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee the proper business operations. The LPAs reviewed records of 4 residents and 5 staff members, all found to be complete. The Emergency Disaster Plan was last reviewed 07/07/2025. Emergency Drills were last conducted 07/10/2025. Continued on LIC809C..... ...Continued from LIC809 The following deficiency was found during the visit: At 1:30PM, LPAs measured the hot water temperature in a resident's bathroom to 135.3 degrees Fahrenheit Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this form, along with appeal rights, was provided to the administrator.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87303(e)(3)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the hot water in a resident's bathroom measuring 135.3 degrees Fahrenheit, which poses an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the September 15, 2025 inspection of BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEK?

This was a inspection inspection of BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEK on September 15, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BETTER LIVING OF WALNUT CREEK on September 15, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above due to the hot water in a resident's bath..."

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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