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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

EVERGREEN COURTLicense 1072093714 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/31/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), M. Garza completed an unannounced case management visit. LPA met with Care Giver, Noelia Luna, explained reason for visit and was permitted entry into the facility. Administrator, Steve Patel was contacted and arrived some time later. LPA completed a health and safety check on residents in care. 6 residents observed in dining room having breakfast. A tour of the facility was completed inside and out. This case management visit is being conducted due to LPA's observation of: R1's records. LPA reviewed facility unusual incident reports provided by the facility. No reporting has been submitted from 2/14/24 through 5/15/25, with the exception of R3's death on 9/25/24. LPA observed a hospice care plan provided by Administrator, Steve dated 09/05/2024-12/03/2024. The plan provided was observed to be outdated and reveals a head wound treatment. LPA has requested a copy of R1's current hospice care plan and incident report for the injury that hospice was treating. LPA observation of the Guardian Roster at 9:15 am on 5/31/25. Staff 1 was not associated to the facility. If not corrected this poses an immediate risk to the health safety and or personal rights of residents in care. ***An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 is hereby assessed.*** LPA observed R2's physicians report dated 2/24/25 stating Insulin Lispro 7 units TID with meals. LPA observed medication in a lock box located in the refrigerator. Interview with R1 disclosed R1 is not being provided medication because "their hand is too unsteady and are unable to administer themselves". Interview with Administrator disclosed home health is coming in 1x weekly and providing R1 the injections. LPA requested Centrally Stored Medication Destruction Records (LIC 622) and Home Health Care Plan. Administrator stated Home Health Care Plan is not at the facility. CONT... CONT... During tour of facility LPA observed large white locks secured to the door blocking fire exit door from being opened. Locks were located at the top of 3 sliding doors to outside, inaccessible to residents reach and preventing exit (photos taken). 1 located in hallway near R1's bedroom, 1 located in the family room and 1 located in living room. LPA observed facility sketch and fire clearance to read exit #1, exit #8 and exit #7. All hidden by the curtains. ***An immediate civil penalty of $500 is hereby assessed*** LPA has requested a copy of R1 and R2's Admission Agreements and R3's death report dated 9/26/24, admission agreement and hospice care plan to be provided to CCL no later than 6/2/2025. Deficiencies cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 809D. If not corrected, the violation with have a direct and immediate risk to the health safety and or personal rights of persons in care. ***Civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $500 for criminal record transfer and fire clearance.*** Exit interview was conducted with Administrator, Steve Patel. A copy of this report, deficiencies, civil penalties and appeal rights were discussed and provided to Administrator. A plan of correction was developed by Administrator and reviewed by LPA.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons

    87202 Fire Clearance(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observation of 3 exit doors (exit #1, exit #8 and #7) to have a door lock at the top preventing residents from exiting. If not corrected this poses an immediate health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.***An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 is hereby assessed for fire clearance***

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  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type A

    87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports as the Department may require, including, but not limited to, the following:(1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below. This report shall include the resident's name, age, sex and date of admission; date and nature of event; attending physician's name, findings, and treatment, if any; and disposition of the case.(D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, such as psychological abuse of a resident by staff or other residents, or unexplained absence of any resident. This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observation of R1s hospice plan indicating R1 was being treated for a head wound. Review of facility incident reportings does not show facility reported to CCL. If not corrected this poses an immediate health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.

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  • Request transfer of criminal record clearance

    87411 Personnel Requirements - General(g) Prior to employment or initial presence in the facility, all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall: (2) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or This requirement was not met as eivdence by: LPA observation of the Guardian Roster at 9:15 am on 5/31/25. Staff 1 was not associated to the facility. If not corrected this poses an immediate risk to the health safety and or personal rights of residents in care.***An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $500 was assessed.***

  • 87633(b)Type A

    Facility must keep complete hospice care plan on file

    87633 Hospice Care of Terminally Ill Residents (b) A current and complete hospice care plan shall ...(4) A description of the area of licensee’s responsibility for implementing the plan including, but not limited to, facility staff duties; record keeping; and communication with the hospice agency, resident’s physician, and the resident’s responsible person(s), if any. This description shall include the type and frequency of the tasks to be performed by the facility. This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA observation of R1's hospice care plan provided by Administator, Steve dated 09/05/2024-12/03/2024. This poses an immediate health safety and or personal rights risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 31, 2025 inspection of EVERGREEN COURT?

This was an other inspection of EVERGREEN COURT on May 31, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to EVERGREEN COURT on May 31, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (4 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87202 Fire Clearance(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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