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Merisol Care Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (510) 431-3832
- Address
- 4102 Pleiades Place
- Licensed since
Contra Costa County context
447*CCLD
Total facilities
6.2*CCLD
Avg citations
8.0*CCLD
Avg visits
1.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
16 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
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.
2024
- 87466Type A
87466 Observation of the ResidentThe licensee shall ensure that residents are regularly observed for changes in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and that appropriate assistance is provided when such observation reveals unmet needs. When changes such as unusual weight gains or losses or deterioration of mental ability or a physical health condition are observed, the licensee shall ensure that such...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: The facility did not provide appropriate assistance to R1 to ensure safety despite observing R1’s wandering behavior. R1 was able to leave the facility without staff knowledge and was found deceased by the railroad tracks.
- 87705(b)(2)Type A
87705(b)(2) Care of Persons with Dementia(b) In addition to the requirements as specified in Section 87208, Plan of Operation, the plan of operation shall address the needs of residents with dementia, including:(2) Safety measures to address behaviors such as wandering, aggressive behavior and ingestion of toxic materials. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interviews and record reviews conducted, R1 who has Alzheimer’s/Dementia, confused, disoriented and has sundowning behavior exited the facility without staff knowledge, got struck by a train and died on 12/7/2023.
- 1569.695(c)Type B
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having current fire and earthquake drill which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 873039(a)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having grass more than a foot tall, construction equipment, ladder, etc in the backyard which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(d)(6)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in blocking exit door in R1's room which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(23)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having carrots with mold which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having 2 knives unlocked and accessible in the kitchen which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87618(b)(3)(A)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not notifying local fire department about a resident with oxygen which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(j)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in not having an alarm that is loud enough to alert staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87303(a)Type B
87303 Maintenance and Operation(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, wood planks, gravel, construction tools, dresser, chairs etc were observed in the side/back yards and kitchen windows with black mold which poses a potential risk to health and safety of clients under care.
- 87705(j)Type A
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(j) The licensee shall have an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits, if exiting presents a hazard to any resident.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: LPA observed auditory device installed in Room 4 is not functional which poses an immediate threat to the health and safety of clients under care.
- 87705(j)Type A
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(j) The licensee shall have an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits, if exiting presents a hazard to any resident.This requirementt is not met as evidenced by: R2 who has Alzheimer's Disease left the facility without staff knowledge on 12/7. Administrator & staff tried to find R2 but failed. The incident was reported to the police department and R2's family. On 12/10/23, R2's husband notified facility that R2 died on 12/8.
- 87705(h)Type A
87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(j) The licensee shall have an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits, if exiting presents a hazard to any resident.This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on interview conducted, facility did not comply with section above in not having a working auditory device installed in R1's room resulting to R1 exiting the facility. R1 has dementia and is not allowed to leave facility unassisted.
- 87555(b)(27)Type B
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not making sure that the facility is free of insects, ants and other bugs located in the kitcken draw and common area bathroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87705(f)(1)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not locking kitchen knives that are located in the kitchen draw which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by lowering the hot water temperature and making sure hot water is maintained and is in between 105-120 Degrees F to reflect the regulation above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2024-03-29.
2 routine inspections, 1 complaint visit. 1 complaint on record, 1 of 1 substantiated.
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 5 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
16 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Union City
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Merisol Care Home licensed in California?
Yes, Merisol Care Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2018.
How many citations does Merisol Care Home have?
Merisol Care Home has 16 citations on record: 9 Type A (more serious) and 7 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (2 inspections, 1 complaint visit, 7 other visits).
When was Merisol Care Home last inspected?
Merisol Care Home was last inspected on March 29, 2024 (about 2 years ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Merisol Care Home?
Merisol Care Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Union City, Contra Costa County, California.
How does Merisol Care Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County?
Merisol Care Home has 16 citations. The county average is 6.2 citations per facility. There are 447 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County.
Does Merisol Care Home have any serious violations?
Merisol Care Home has 9 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Merisol Care Home had any complaint inspections?
Merisol Care Home has received 1 complaint-triggered inspection. 1 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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