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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

DIGNITY GARDENS HOMELicense 1072089441 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darius Williams conducted a Case Management facility visit. LPA Williams met with Licensee Camalah Kopacz and discussed the purpose of the visit. At approximately 10:45 a.m., LPA Williams observed locks on 2 out of 2 perimeter fence gates; on the east and west side of the facility. The lock can not be accessed from inside the fence perimeter which prevents exit from the backyard to the street. LPA Williams observed the facility sketch designating the West gate as Emergency Exit #2. Fire Clearance Inspection document reflects on 5/19/2021, Clovis Fire Department did not authorize a locked perimeter gate. Staff 1 reported the lock is on the gate to assist with residents wandering behavior. Based on observation, interview, and record review, a deficiency was cited on attached LIC 809-D according to Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, Article 12, Section 87705(l)(2). Additionally, a civil penalty is being assessed according to Section 1569.49(c)(2)(A) of the Health and Safety Code. Licensee immediately had the lock removed from the gate. An exit interview, a copy of the report, and appeals rights were 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.

  • 87705(l)(2)Type A

    87705 Care of persons with Dementia, (l) The following initial and continuing requirements shall be met for the licensee to lock...perimeter fence gates:, (2) The licensee shall ensure that the fire clearance includes approval of...locked perimeter fence gates.This requirement was not met evident by: Based on LPA's observation, interview, and record review the Licensee did not receive a fire clearance to lock perimeter fence gate identified as Exit #2 on the facility sketch, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to 6 out of 6 persons in care.

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What happened during the July 14, 2021 inspection of DIGNITY GARDENS HOME?

This was a other inspection of DIGNITY GARDENS HOME on July 14, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to DIGNITY GARDENS HOME on July 14, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87705 Care of persons with Dementia, (l) The following initial and continuing requirements shall be met for the licensee..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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