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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SIERRA PALACE FOR THE ELDERLYLicense 1072065601 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 06/21/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Garza arrived unannounced for an annual inspection visit. LPA was met by House Manager, Virginia Jimenez. LPA introduced self, explained reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA completed a health and safety check on residents in care. 2 of 5 residents present and in rooms at time of visit. 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 02/07/2024. Last fire drill on 4/10/24. Resident rooms observed. Linen supplies are kept in linen closets. Sharps, chemicals and medications were located in locked cabinets. LPA observed covered patio area. During visit the following issues were observed: screens missing on windows and in need of replacements, carpet in living room torn and in need of repair/replacement, tile in bathroom #1 and entry way broken and in need of repair/replacement, cabinets in bathroom #1 in need of paint/repair, 3 of 5 bedrooms missing night stands, bedroom #3 in need of new mattress, sharps observed in bedroom #4, crack where ceiling meets wall in bedroom #5 in need of repair, light cover missing in laundry room, light plate cover in hallway broken and in need of replacement. LPA requested the following documents to be submitted to CCL by 6/28/24: current copy of Administrator’s Certificate, Administrator Organization (LIC 309), Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC 308), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610-E), Affidavit regarding Resident Cash Resources (LIC 400), Personnel Report (LIC 500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents (LIC 9020) in order to update the facility file. Deficiencies and TV's cited per Title 22. Exit interview completed with House Manager, Virginia. A copy of this report, deficiencies, TV's and appeal right 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.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observations of screens missing on windows and in need of replacements, carpet in living room torn and in need of repair/replacement, tile in bathroom #1 and entry way broken and in need of repair/replacement, cabinets in bathroom #1 in need of paint/repair, 3 of 5 bedrooms missing night stands, bedroom #3 in need of new mattress, sharps observed in bedroom #4, crack where ceiling meets wall in bedroom #5 in need of repair, light cover missing in laundry room, light plate cover in hallway broken and in need of replacement. These pose a potential health, safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the June 21, 2024 inspection of SIERRA PALACE FOR THE ELDERLY?

This was an inspection of SIERRA PALACE FOR THE ELDERLY on June 21, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SIERRA PALACE FOR THE ELDERLY on June 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observations of screens missing on windows and in need of replacements,..."

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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