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Complaint

PAINTBRUSH ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARELicense 1072069292 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

The Department has investigated the complaint alleging: Staff allowed resident to sleep in soiled bedding for extended periods of time. Based on interviews with the Administrator, S1 and Reporting Party, R1’s mattress was found to be soiled and without mattress cover by the Administrator upon a room inspection (on or around 1/23/21) requested by the Reporting Party. The Reporting Party visited R1 at the facility on 2/6/21 to find the mattress and linens to be soiled again. The Reporting Party provided pictures of the soiled mattress with date stamp of 2/6/21. The Administrator and Reporting Party confirmed that the facility offered to replace the mattress. Based on the Department's interviews, and pictures provided by the Reporting Party, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 3 are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. The Department has investigated the complaint alleging: Staff did not provide basic laundry services. The Department conducted a record review of the facility “Weekly Laundry Check Off Sheets” during the time frame of November 2020 – February 2021. Photos were provided by the Reporting Party that show soiled laundry and piles of laundry in R1’s apartment. During interview with S1, it was explained that the laundry procedures were altered when the facility was in quarantine due to a Covid-19 outbreak. Per S1, during the facility quarantine, there was a system in place for soiled laundry and linen removal from resident apartments. Based on records review, interviews conducted and photos, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 3 are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. The Department has investigated the complaint alleging: Resident’s room is malodorous. Based on interview with the facility Administrator it was confirmed that R1’s bedroom was found to smell of urine during a room inspection (on or around 1/23/21) requested by the Reporting Party. Based on the Department's interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 Chapter 3 are being cited on the attached LIC. 9099D. Exit interview conducted with Jennifer Vasquez. Appeal rights provided.

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.

  • 87307(3)(C)Type B

    87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (3) Equipment and supplies necessary for personal care and maintenance of adequate hygiene practice shall be readily available to each resident......if the resident is unable or chooses not to provide them, the licensee shall assure provision of: (C)Clean linen, including blankets, bedspreads, top bed sheets, bottom bed sheets, pillow cases, mattress pads, bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. The quantity shall be sufficient to permit changing at least once per week or more often when indicated to ensure that clean linen is in use by residents at all times...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure adequate laundry service to ensure R1 did not sleep on soiled bed linens or that soiled clothing was removed from the apartment. Licensee did not ensure R1 had a clean mattress.This poses a potential risk to persons in care.

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  • 87303(a)(1)Type B

    Keep bath, laundry and kitchen floors clean

    87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. (1) Floor surfaces in bath, laundry and kitchen areas shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and odorless condition.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee did not ensure R1's room was clean and sanitary. R1's room smelled of urine related to use of soiled linens and mattress.This poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 7, 2021 inspection of PAINTBRUSH ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of PAINTBRUSH ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on May 7, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to PAINTBRUSH ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on May 7, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (3) Equipment and supplies necessary for personal care and maintenance of ade..."

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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