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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ROYAL OAKSLicense 1915022162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nina Galarza and Joe Katrdzhyan conducted an unannounced site visit for the Required - 1 Year inspection. Upon arriving at the facility, LPAs met with Executive Director Andrew Smith and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve for a capacity of two hundred fifty (250) residents ages 60 and above. A maximum of 25 Non-Ambulatory residents in the Bradbury Oaks building. The facility has an approved Hospice Waiver on file for four (4) residents. The facility also has an approved Dementia Care plan as part of their operation. This is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which includes three separate levels of care; Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. The Assisted Living residents reside on the second floor of the Bradbury Oaks building. There are currently 27 residents in Assisted Living and 139 in Independent Living. The wander guard system is used in the Bradbury Oaks building (second floor) for residents diagnosed with dementia, who have wandering behaviors. LPAs toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. During the tour, LPAs were accompanied by Executive Director and Sev Tienda, Director of Wellness. The second floor of the Bradbury Oaks building consists of a dining room, kitchen, resident rooms, computer room, library, television room, coffee room, medication room, laundry room, storage room, janitor's room, and a greenhouse area (used for planting). LPAs toured a random selection of resident rooms. Resident rooms were furnished appropriately. Each resident room has their own restroom. The bathrooms were observed to be clean and operational w/grab bars. The resident rooms have a signal system located by the resident bed and in the restroom. The signal system was tested in various locations and is operable. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and did not meet Title 22 Regulation guidelines. CONTINUED 809-C detectors were observed to be fully charged and in compliance. The front grounds of the facility are well landscaped and have a leveled walkway to the entrance. The kitchen, food supply and emergency food and water supply were observed. There was a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food supplies. No pesticides or poisons were stored in the food areas. Medications are centrally stored in the locked medication room located on the second floor. A random selection of medications were reviewed to ensure they are being administered as prescribed and prescription and non-prescription PRN medications have signed and dated written orders from the physician. All required information (Emergency Exiting Floor Plan, Personal Rights, Ombudsman information, Theft and loss policy and Emergency Telephone Numbers) are posted in the facility. The following deficiencies were observed during today's visit; - At 10:00 a.m. LPAs observed water temperature in room F111 at 121.3 degrees Fahrenheit - At 11:45 a.m. LPAs tested the wander guard system and observed it to be inoperable near the exit doors leading to the kitchen and outside area making it a hazard for dementia residents with wandering behaviors. The following deficiencies were observed to be in violation under California Code of Regulations Title 22. (refer to 809D). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Sev Tienda along with the appeals rights.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    At 10:00 a.m. LPAs observed water temperature in room F111 at 121.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(j)Type A

    - At 11:45 a.m. LPAs tested the wander guard system and observed it to be inoperable near the exit doors leading to the kitchen and outside area making it a hazard for dementia residents with wandering behaviors.Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the November 9, 2021 inspection of ROYAL OAKS?

This was a inspection inspection of ROYAL OAKS on November 9, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ROYAL OAKS on November 9, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "At 10:00 a.m. LPAs observed water temperature in room F111 at 121.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Based on observation, the licen..."

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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