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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

WALNUT CREEK CARE HOMELicense 0792011615 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 7/26/2024 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) James Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. Upon entry, LPA stated the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Nestor Avecilla. The LPA inspected the interior and exterior of the facility. The inspection of the physical plant included the kitchen, dining area, restrooms, community living spaces, resident rooms, storage areas, and the grounds of the facility. More than the required minimum of 7 days of nonperishable and 2 days of perishable foods were appropriately stored. Temperature in the dining room was measured at 76.4 degrees Fahrenheit at 4:21 PM. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and last serviced 8/9/2023. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were fully operational. The LPA observed required postings in the facility, including the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Complaint Poster, Ombudsman and Personal Rights posters, and the Theft and Loss Policy. An administrator is on site more than the minimum of 20 hours a week to oversee the proper business operations. The LPA reviewed facility records of 3 residents. 1 Type-A and 4 Type-B citations were issued during the inspection. Annual inspection incomplete. LPA will return unannounced at a future date to complete. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

Citations

5 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.

  • 87303(f)(1)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when caregiver disposed of unused cat litter with dog feces in a container from a deceased resident's cat by dumping the cat litter and dog feces on the ground in the backyard, which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the laundry room and garage where disinfectants and cleaning solutions are stored that have no functioning lock, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(b)(1)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 2 of the 3 residents had no Tuberculosis test, incorrect ambulatory assessments, and/or the wrong Physician's Report, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(25)Type A

    Separate storage for cleaning chemicals

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the storage areas in the garage where food is stored in the same areas as soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(8)Type B

    Food quality controls and rejected damaged goods

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in a refrigerator in the garage where cartons of eggs, hot dog buns, bread, and other perishable foods beyond their use by dates were stored, 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 July 26, 2024 inspection of WALNUT CREEK CARE HOME?

This was an inspection of WALNUT CREEK CARE HOME on July 26, 2024. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WALNUT CREEK CARE HOME on July 26, 2024?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when caregiver disposed of unused cat lit..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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