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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

WALNUT CREEK WILLOWSLicense 0756014311 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/06/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Alexander conducted an unannounced Case Management, meeting with Admissions Director, Lynette Sandoval. LPA explained the purpose of the visit, and the Licensee/Administrator, Elizabeth Cortes, was informed by phone of the visit. On 09/05/2024, The Department learned that the Licensee had filed bankruptcy on 07/09/2024 and had not been notified. LPA interviewed Licensee by phone. Licensee confirmed with LPA that bankruptcy was filed and that the Department, the Ombudsman, and the Residents (or Responsible Parties) had not been notified. Per Statute, notices must be sent within 2 business days of bankruptcy filing. A Civil Penalty of $2,000.00 has been assessed (calculated at $100.00 per day, up to $2,000.00) Exit Interview conducted. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights provided.

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.

  • 1569.686(a)(3)Type B

    §1569.686 Licensee notificacified events..(a) A licensee shall notify the department, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, all residents, and, if applicable, their legal representatives, in writing, within two business days, and shall notify all applicants for potential residence, and, if applicable, their legal representatives, prior to admission, of any of the following events, or knowledge of the event: (3) The licensee files for bankruptcy.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview with the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not notifying the Department, Ombudsman and Residents of filed bankruptcy which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 6, 2024 inspection of WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS?

This was an other inspection of WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS on September 6, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS on September 6, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "§1569.686 Licensee notificacified events..(a) A licensee shall notify the department, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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