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Inspection visit

Follow-up

TLC HOME CARE 1License 1572091064 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/15/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) M. Medina and J. Duarte conducted a Case Management visit to document observations made during complaint visit. LPAs arrived, introduced themselves and allowed entrance by direct care staff. Licensee/Administrator, Rodrigo Arrieta contacted by telephone and arrived a short time later to conduct visit with LPAs During complaint visit, it was observed that Staff 1 (S1) has been working daily since 10/10/2025, fingerprint cleared but not associated to facility. LPA's observed that the front door auditory alarm was in place but not in the "on" position upon arrival. Four of four exit doors from resident bedrooms did not have auditory alarms, and the sliding door to back yard had an auditory alarm that was not "on" during inspection. LPA's observed a small clear bin in the kitchen with several medication bottles belonging to staff 2 (S2) in the kitchen area unsecured and accessible to residents. LPAs also observed a family member of R1 arrive and remove medication from refrigerator to administer an injection, medication was not locked and secured. LPAs also observed the cabinet beneath kitchen sink to be unlocked and accessible to residents, which contains cleaning supplies. Based on today's case management visit, and per CCR Title 22, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 809-D. Immediate civil penalties are being assessed in the amount of $500 for Caregiver transfer request, and $500 for fire clearance totalling $1000. If not corrected, the violations will have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of clients in care. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided to Administrator during visit.

Citations

5 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.

  • Protection from punishment and intimidation

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, observation, and review of documentation: R1 was locked in bedroom due to wandering. In addition, R1 had a mattress on the floor without linen because R1 removes all linen and bedding, and goes under the bed, so the mattress was placed on the floor to avoid potential injury.

  • 87202(a)Type A

    Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons

    (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 count fire department, or district providing the fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. ***This was not met as evidenced by 3 of the 4 designated exits from resident rooms were locked requiring key to exit.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    (a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. ***This was not met as evidenced by LPAs observed a clear bin with S2's medication in the kitchen unsecured. Medication for R1 in the refrigerator unsecured and cabinet under kitchen sink with cleaning supplies unlocked. All accessible to residents.

  • 87705(d)Type A

    Auditory exit monitoring for elopement risk

    (d) The licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement, as defined in Section 87101, Definitions. ***This was not met as evidenced by: LPA's observed that the front door auditory alarm was in place but not in the "on" position upon arrival. Four of four exit doors from resident bedrooms did not have auditory alarms, and the sliding door to back yard had an auditory alarm that was not "on" during inspection.

  • Request a transfer of criminal record clearance

    (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility(3) Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or: **This was not met as evidenced by Staff 1 (S1) is fingerprint cleared and not associated to facility. S1 has worked daily since 10/10/25 for a total of 5 days.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 15, 2025 inspection of TLC HOME CARE 1?

This was an other inspection of TLC HOME CARE 1 on October 15, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to TLC HOME CARE 1 on October 15, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (4 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly s..."

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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