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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SERENITY LIVINGLicense 1072016631 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/17/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived unannounced for an annual inspection visit. LPA was met by Direct Care Staff, Elaine Salcedo LPA introduced self, explained reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. Licensee, Josiane Jones was contacted and arrived some time later. LPA completed a health and safety check on residents in care. LPA toured the facility inside and out. Residents observed in common areas. Currently there are no residents receiving hospice services. Pathways and doors were clear and free from obstruction. Facility was clean and without odor. Common areas were clean, adequately furnished, and adequately lit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were present and operational at time of visit. Fire extinguisher last serviced 8/14/24. Last fire drill on 5/26/24. Resident rooms observed to have the required furnishings and with adequate lighting. Linen supplies are kept in linen closets. Sharps were located in locked closet near laundry room. LPA observed sufficient seating under covered patio areas. The following issues were observed during todays visit: chemicals and items posing a harm to residents in R3's bedroom closet, in the laundry room and in the garage unlocked and accessible to residents in care. Water temperature measured at 129.8 degrees F in the kitchen. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCL by 10/25/24: current copy of Administrator’s Certificate, Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC 308), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610-E), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents (LIC 9020) in order to update the facility file. Exit interview completed with Licensee, Josiane Jones. A copy of this report, deficiency and appeal rights provided.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility was observed with chemicals and items posing a harm to residents in R3's bedroom closet, in the laundry room and in the garage unlocked and accessible to residents in care. This 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 October 17, 2024 inspection of SERENITY LIVING?

This was an inspection of SERENITY LIVING on October 17, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SERENITY LIVING on October 17, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the facility was observed wit..."

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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