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Inspection visit

Correction check

WALNUT CREEK SENIOR LIVINGLicense 0756015792 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/9/2026 at 3:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct this Plan of Correction (POC) Inspection. Upon entry, the LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Pamie Palpallatoc. At approximately 4:00 PM Licensee / Administrator Donald Hay arrived. The LPA reviewed facility documents, toured the facility, interviewed the Administrator, and Staff S1 and S2. Citations and civil penalties were issued for the following violations: Failure to Correct: Not conducting quarterly emergency / disaster drills. - $500 Repeat violation of operating a facility beyond the 8 resident limit to 9 residents, - $1,000 Caregiver Background Check: Allowing S1 to work without a criminal record clearance or exemption. $3,000 Civil penalties in total of $4,500 issued. Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC 809-D. Failure to submit Proof of Corrections (POCs) 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 report 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.

  • 87204(a)Type A

    Limit operations to licensed capacity

    87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including specification of the maximum number of persons who may receive services at any one time. . .This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 9 residents are residing at the facility, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(e)(2)Type A

    Obtain required California clearance or exemption

    87355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review . . . shall prior to working . . . in a licensed facility: (2) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Staff S1 was not fingerprint cleared, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 9, 2026 inspection of WALNUT CREEK SENIOR LIVING?

This was an other inspection of WALNUT CREEK SENIOR LIVING on February 9, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to WALNUT CREEK SENIOR LIVING on February 9, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and..."

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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