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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AUTUMN RIDGE ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 1072094923 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 06/17/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M. Yang arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection. LPA introduce self, stated the purpose of the visit, and met with Administrator Karen Dhaliwal and Licensed Vocational Nurse Diane Cramer. LPA toured facility with Administrator. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards. Last fire drill completed on 3/25/25. Fire extinguisher was observed throughout facility with a service date of: 06/13/25. Medications were stored in medication carts. MARs, Centrally Stored Medication List were reviewed, and medications were checked. LPA toured a sample of residents’ room were toured and observed with adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. Bathroom was toured and observed with securely fastened grab bars and non-skid mat. Kitchen was toured. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed to be properly stored. Temperature was maintained at 31 degree F. in refrigerator and freezer temperature was maintained at -7.4 degree F. Chemicals was stored and locked in housekeeping closet. Washer and dryer observed operational and functioning. Extra linens observed. The outside was toured and observed to be free from debris. There was outdoor seating available for the residents in courtyard. Fire alarm systems observed throughout facility. A deficiency is being cited, per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, see attached Lic 809D. A civil penalty is being assessed see attached Lic 421IM. An exit interview was conducted. The following documents are requested and submitted to Fresno CCL by: 06/23/25. The following updated forms were requested: Lic 308, Lic 500, Lic 610E, current Administrator certificate, and current liability insurance. A copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to Administrator, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these reports.

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.

  • 87465(i)Type B

    87465 (i) Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of services, not returned to the issuing pharmacy, nor retained in the facility as ordered by the resident’s physician and documented in the resident’s record nor disposed of according to the hospice’s established procedures or which are otherwise to be disposed of shall be destroyed in the facility by the facility administrator and one other adult who is not a resident. Both shall sign a record, to be retained for at least three years, (1) Name of the resident. (2) The prescription number and the name of the pharmacy. (3) The drug name, strength and quantity destroyed. (4) The date of destruction.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview conducted and observations, medications for expired residents and discontinued medications were not record nor destructed backdating to March 2025, in which poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.

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  • 87608(a)(5)(B)Type B

    Based on observation and records reviewed, R1 and R2 are on hospice care lying bed using a hospital bed with full rail with no doctor’s order, which poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.

  • 87465(c)(2)Type A

    Based on records review and observation, R4’s medication Metformin Hcl 500 mg and R3's medication Losartan was not administered as directed by physician, which poses an immediate health and safety risk for the person in care.

  • 87465(h)(6)Type B

    Based on interview conducted, observation, and records reviewed, R3’s medication Atorvastatin 40 mg and Donepezil Hcl 5 mg were administered daily and not record in Centrally Stored Medication List (Lic 622) record, poses/posed a potential health and safety and personal rights risk to the resident in care.

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What happened during the June 17, 2025 inspection of AUTUMN RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a inspection inspection of AUTUMN RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING on June 17, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to AUTUMN RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING on June 17, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 (i) Prescription medications which are not taken with the resident upon termination of services, not returned to t..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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