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Inspection visit

Complaint

SUNNY GARDENLicense 1072065614 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Per Physician’s Report dated 05/25/2021, R1 was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia and indicated R1 doesn’t know day/night and had confusion. Per R1's Appraisal dated 07/08/2021, it indicates R1 needs special observation/night supervision. Facility provided a call button to R1. Staff reported they would respond to the call button, but at times R1 did not need help. Per interviews, facility staff removed R1’s call button battery at night due to R1 would push the call button often at night and disturbed other residents. Per interviews and LPA’s observation, on 09/14/2021, Licensee failed to protect the personal rights of clients in care to receive safe and healthful accommodations and engaged in conduct inimical to the health, welfare, and safety of clients in care, in that facility Staff (S1) and S2 failed to wear face coverings while providing care and supervision to clients in care, in violation of official government orders requiring the wearing of face coverings while working under specified conditions. Based on LPAs observations and interviews which were conducted and record reviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Citations are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Designated Caregiver was provided with the LIC9099, LIC9099D and Appeal rights provided. Exit interview conducted. Based on the interviews conducted and records review the above allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are unsubstantiated. Designated Caregiver was provided with the LIC9099. Exit interview conducted.

Citations

6 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.

  • Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2)To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodationsThis requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, Licensee did not ensure facility staff to wear face coverings while providing care and supervision to clients in care, which is a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of the clients in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed backyard and west side fence supported by 2in x 4in post beams, and LPA observed serveral unused and old furniture items in the patio area. Facility's trees need to be maintained. Licensee did not ensure to maintain backyard facility clean and safe, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Store disinfectants separately from food supplies

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPA observed cleaning chemicals spray bottle under unlocked bathroom and kitchen sink, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B

    87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall…(1)A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days… (D)Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review and interviews, the Licensee did not communicate with the R1's Responsible party regarding R1’s health condition, which poses a potential Health, Safety and Personal Rights risks to persons in care.

  • 87465(g)Type B

    Call 9-1-1 for imminent health threats

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (g) The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circumstance…This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review and interviews, Licensee did not ensure to have facility staff contact 9-1-1 to have R1 medically assess, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of the clients in care.

  • 1569.312(a)Type B

    §1569.312 Basic services requirementsEvery facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services: (a) Care and supervision as defined in Section 1569.2.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on records review and interviews, Licensee did not ensure care and supervision for R1 who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Per records, it indicates R1 needs special observation/night supervision. Facility staff removed R1’s call button battery at night, which poses a potential risk to the health, safety or personal rights of the clients in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 23, 2021 inspection of SUNNY GARDEN?

This was a complaint inspection of SUNNY GARDEN on November 23, 2021. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SUNNY GARDEN on November 23, 2021?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (0 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly..."

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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