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Inspection visit

Follow-up

BETTER LIVING CARE HOMELicense 0756010622 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/23/2024 at 2:30 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Leonilla "Leoni" Montealto, and explained the purpose of the visit. Leoni phoned Licensee/Administrator, Rudy & Anabelle Galera to inform. Anabelle Galera authorized, Caregiver Liza Sanchez, to sign document report. While LPA L. Alexander was conducting a complaint investigation (15-AS-20230629095623 ) on 12/23/2024. During record review LPA observed R1's file did not include annual medical assessments and appraisals. The appraisals reviewed were from 07/26/2019 and 01/12/2022. LPA observed the facility's Internal Incident Report, dated 10/08/2020, that R1 developed blisters all over their body. In addition, LPA observed during record review that there were no home health records available for R1. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulation, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided

Citations

2 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.

  • 87609(b)(4)Type B

    87609 Allowable Health Conditions and the Use of Home Health Agencies(b) Incidental medical care may be provided to residents through a licensed home health agency...(4) The licensee and home health agency agree in writing on the responsibilities...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having home health records on file for R1 while in care which posed a health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(6)Type B

    (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia...(6) Appraisals are conducted on an ongoing basis pursuant to Section 87463, Reappraisals.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not updating annual medical assessments and Appraisal Needs and Services Plans (ANS) for R1 who developed blisters and was noted by Administrator on 10/08/20 while in care which posed a health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the December 23, 2024 inspection of BETTER LIVING CARE HOME?

This was a other inspection of BETTER LIVING CARE HOME on December 23, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BETTER LIVING CARE HOME on December 23, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87609 Allowable Health Conditions and the Use of Home Health Agencies(b) Incidental medical care may be provided to resi..."

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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