Follow-up·August 30, 2023

At approximately 9:30AM, during the course of a complaint investigation, LPA toured the facility and grounds. While walking through the memory care section of the facility, LPA observed the laundry area was unsecured and accessible to residents. LPA inspected the laundry machines and shelves surrounding them. LPA observed a plastic water bottle containing approximately 8 ounces of blue laundry detergent. LPA did not observe any staff in the immediate area. LPA secured the lock to the laundry area and informed staff of the deficiency. At approximately 11:15AM, LPA returned to the memory care section to speak with a Hospice nurse. At approximately 11:45AM, LPA was exiting the secure courtyard and observed a bottle of bubble mixture on a table. LPA asked staff if they could secure the mixture and informed LPA the activities person was using it. LPA did not observe any activities personnel present. LPA went to the Activities office and observed the Activities office door was open and no staff were present. LPA observed the lock on the inside of the door was in the unlocked position. LPA secured the lock and closed the door. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Charmin Bailey and Appeal rights were given.