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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KENSINGTON AT WALNUT CREEK, THELicense 0792012415 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 8/7/2024 at 10:30AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) G. Luk and L. Alexander arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year inspection. LPAs met with Executive Director, Joseph Villanueva and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, activity rooms, common areas, and outdoor area. Centrally stored medications were locked in different carts located in the med room. First Aid kit is complete. The facility has a written emergency disaster plan. Smoke detectors were interconnected with sprinkler system. Carbon monoxide detector was observed. Fire extinguishers were observed to be full and last serviced on 1/25/2024. One week supply of nonperishable and 2-day supply of perishable foods were available. Facility orders food supplies 1-2 times a week. Freezer’s temperature was registered at 0 degree F while the refrigerator’s temperature was recorded at 40 degrees F. Hot water temperature was measured at 120 degrees F in a resident's bathroom sink. Grab bars and non-skid mats were observed. There were adequate lights in each room. Indoor and outdoor passages were free of obstruction. LPAs reviewed 8 residents and 9 staff files starting at 12:10PM. At 1:30PM, LPAs observed R4, R6, and R8 does not have current medical assessment on file. At 1:40PM, LPAs observed R4 does not have TB test on file. At 2:00PM, LPAs observed S6 and S7 does not have current annual training completed. At 2:10PM, LPAs observed S6 does not have health screening and TB test on file. (Continue on LIC809C...) At 3:00PM, LPAs observed facility did not complete disaster drills every quarter. Last disaster drill was conducted on 3/5/24. The deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health & Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

7 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.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current annual training for S6 and S7 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not completing quarterly drills which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having health screening and TB test for S6 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(b)(1)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having TB test for R4 which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87464(f)(4)Type B

    (f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (4) Personal assistance and care as needed by the resident...with those activities of daily living such ...assistance with taking prescribed medications.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on investigation, licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not administering medication according to doctor's orders which poses a potential health and safety risk to the persons in care.

  • 87629(b)(1)Type B

    Injections. Ensuring that injections are administered by an appropriately skilled professional should the resident require assistance. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on investigation, licensee did not comply with section cited above by having a staff inject insulin for R1 which poses a potential health and safety risk to the persons in care.

  • 87707(c)(5)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above not having current medical assessments for three residents which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 7, 2024 inspection of KENSINGTON AT WALNUT CREEK, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of KENSINGTON AT WALNUT CREEK, THE on August 7, 2024. 5 citations were issued: 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KENSINGTON AT WALNUT CREEK, THE on August 7, 2024?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (0 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not having current annual training f..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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