Inspection visit

Health checkFebruary 3, 2025

SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLYLicense 0792011955 citations on this visit

5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/3/2025 at 4:55pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), L. Hall and C. Fowler arrived unannounced to conduct a health and safety check. LPAs met with Josielyn Ranosa, Caregiver and explained the reason for the visit. LPA L. Hall spoke with Licensee, Ace White, via telephone. Upon arrival at 2:40pm, LPAs observed one (1) client in his bedroom and one (1) staff (S2). Two more staff (S3 and S4) arrived at 10 minuets after arrival. During the health and safety check, LPA toured the facility including but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms and outdoor common area. LPA observed R1 sitting in bedroom watching television and R2 sitting in recliner in bedroom reading. The facility is noted to be clean, in good repair, and clients in care appear to be safe. There is a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods. There are no imminent health/safety concerns on today's date. During visit LPAs observed the following deficiencies: At 2:45pm, LPAs were not allowed inside the premises by S2. At 3:36pm, LPA observed a ramp and two shower doors in the closet of R2's bedroom. Continued on LIC809C. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided. Continued from LIC809. At 3:40pm, LPA observed a insect trap sitting on kitchen counter and in kitchen drawer. At 3:48pm, LPA observed two commodes, a walker, a wheelchair, a ramp, a laundry basket, and wheel barrel in back yard. At 3:48pm, LPA observed storage shed was unlocked and contained paint, a shovel, and a rake. At 3:55pm, LPA observed fire extinguisher last services on 11/7/2023. *An immediate civil penalty of $500.00 will be assessed on today's day for inspection authority* Deficiencies are cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations and listed on LIC809D. Failure to submit proof of corrections (POC) by plan of correction due date and/or any repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the appeal rights, LIC421M, and 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.

87203Type B
Maintain facilities for fire and panic safety
87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic.This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having the fire extinguisher serviced to meet the regulations, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87307(a)Type B
Living accommodations aligned with facility function
(a) Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents... The following provisions shall apply: This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and interview the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in using R2's bedroom closet for R2's personal belongings, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87307(d)(6)Type B
Passageways and stairways kept clear
(d) The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: (6) All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having the back yard shed locked, a wheel chair, walker, commode, etc put away, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87555(b)(27)Type B
Kitchen sanitation against contamination sources
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in keeping kitchen free of insects which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.
87755(a)Type A
(a) Any duly authorized officer, employee or agent of the licensing agency may, upon proper identification and upon stating the purpose of his/her visit, enter and inspect the entire premise... with or without advance notice. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above in letting the LPAs enter the facility, which poses a potential health and safety risk to person in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 3, 2025 inspection of SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY?

This was an other inspection of SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY on February 3, 2025. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SCARLET HOUSE FOR THE ELDERLY on February 3, 2025?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "87203 Fire Safety All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marsha..."

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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Health check·February 3, 2025