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Inspection visit

Follow-up

WALNUT CREEK WILLOWSLicense 0756014311 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 03/05/2025 at 4:30 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Alexander and K. Nguyen arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management visit. LPA met with Administrative Assistant , Lynette Sandoval . Lynette phoned Administrator, Elizabeth Cortes to inform. While LPAs L. Alexander and K. Nguyen was at the facility for a complaint investigation (#15-AS-20250224153947), the following deficiency was observed. LPAs observed that resident, R1, has a “Personally Operated Video Surveillance with Audio Recording” in a shared bedroom with R2. LPAs reviewed R2’s records that showed that the camera with audio is being used without the written and documented consent of the resident or the resident’s responsible party. 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

3 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.

  • Residents in private facilities have the following rights

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a)... residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by ensuring that camera with audio does not violate a residents' right to privacy and dignity as required by existing regulations. Including but not limited to all clients and residents maintain privacy and dignity rights that could be violated by negligent and/or abusive surveillance practices which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Right to personal privacy in daily care

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a) In addition to the rights...87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities,...residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(1) To have a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by violating R1's personal rights to privacy including but not limited to picking up R1's phone and looking at messages when they are not present which poses a potential safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(17)Type B

    87555 General Food Service Requirements(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (17) In facilities licensed for fifty (50) or more, and providing three (3) meals per day, a full-time employee qualified by formal training or experience shall be responsible for the operation of the food service...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having a full-time qualified employee by formal training responsible for food services 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 March 5, 2025 inspection of WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS?

This was an other inspection of WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS on March 5, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WALNUT CREEK WILLOWS on March 5, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a)... residents in privately operated ..."

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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