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Complaint

NEW LIGHT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, THELicense 1072023742 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/6/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived at facility to deliver complaint findings. LPA met with Direct Care Staff, Bea Choua, explained reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. Administrator, Carlo Santos was contacted and arrived a short time later. A health and safety was completed for residents in care. During investigation LPA completed interviews with staff and resident(s) and reviewed documentation (physicians reports, needs and assessments). Records reviewed indicated that 4 of 6 residents have been diagnosed with dementia. Interviews conducted with staff indicated that 1 of 6 residents have wandering tendencies. Interviews with staff and resident(s) showed there are 2 live-in staff that work at the facility. Both staff are awake staff during the day and sleep during the nights. Resident(s) interviewed stated when they pushing the call light for assistance, staff do not always answer. R1 stated they have had to go to staffs room to "bang" on the door for assistance. The allegations above meet the preponderance of evidence standard per Title 22. The allegations are SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies cited per Title 22 on LIC 9099D. Exit interview completed with Administrator, Carlo. A copy of this report and appeal rights given.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type B

    Right to sufficient care and qualified staff

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities(a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by LPA interviews with staff and residents. Call buttons are not being answered when residents are calling for assistance. This poses a potential health, safety and/or personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87705(c)(4)(A)Type A

    87705 Care of Persons with Dementia(c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (4) There is an adequate number of direct care staff to support each resident’s physical, social, emotional, safety and health care needs as identified in his/her current appraisal. (A) In addition to requirements specified in Section 87415, Night Supervision, a facility with fewer than 16 residents shall have at least one night staff person awake and on duty if any resident with dementia is determined through a pre-admission appraisal, reappraisal or observation to require awake night supervision. This requirement was not met as evidence by: interviews completed with staff and resident(s) support the allegation of staff sleeping during their shifts. This poses a immediate health, safety and/or personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the October 6, 2023 inspection of NEW LIGHT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of NEW LIGHT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, THE on October 6, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to NEW LIGHT RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, THE on October 6, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities(a) In addition to the rights listed in ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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