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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

GOLDEN CARE LIVING, INC.License 1976072067 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Cifuentes conducted an unannounced case management visit for deficiencies observed during investigation of complaint 11-AS-20220727140407 on 7/28/2022. LPA met with assistant administrator Catherine Espino and explained the purpose of today’s visit is to issue citations and was granted permission to enter the premises. During tour of facility grounds LPA Cifuentes noted the following deficiencies: 1. At 10:20am LPA Cifuentes noted that Physician's Report for Resident 1(R1) is not signed by a physician. 2. At 10:18am LPA Cifuentes observed that R1 and R2 do not have TB tests. 3. At 11:18am LPA Cifuentes noted an assortment of empty boxes, boards and electrical parts around perimeter of facility. At 11:26am LPA noted that light in bathroom 2 is in disrepair and at 11:30am LPA observed pests in facility kitchen. 4. 11:33 LPA observed unlocked drawer in the kitchen were knives were stored and at 12:02pm LPA observed lock to closet were toxins are stored was not locked. 5. At 11:33am LPA Cifuentes observed knife in container on kitchen counter and at 11:38am, 11:46am, 11:50am and LPA Cifuentes observed toxins in both bathrooms and R1's room that were not in a locked area. 6. At 11:42 am and 11:44am LPA Cifuentes observed half-bed rails in bedrooms of R1, resident 2 (R2) and resident 3 (R3) and no physicians order was found in residents files. 7. At 11:56am LPA Cifuentes noted medication administration record was not marked for resident R3 from dates of 7/22/2022 until 7/28/2022. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), the above-mentioned deficiencies were observed, and citations issued (809-D) An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided to Staff Catherine Espino.

Citations

7 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(a)Type B

    Maintenance and OperationThe facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitorsTHis requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, at 11:18am LPA Cifuentes noted an assortment of empty boxes, boards and electrical parts around perimeter of facility. At 11:26am and 11:58am LPA noted that lights in bathroom 1 and 2 are in disrepair. At 11:30am LPA Cifuentes observed pests in facility kitchen. This is a potential health and safety risk for the clients in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Storage SpaceDisinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, at 11:33am LPA Cifuentes observed kinfe in container on kitchen counter and at 11:38am, 11:46am and 11:50am LPA Cifuentes observed toxins in two of the bathrooms and R1's room. This is an immediate health and safety hazard for residents in care.

  • 87309(a)(1)Type A

    Storage SpaceStorage areas for poisons, and firearms and other dangerous weapons shall be locked.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, 11:33 LPA observed unlocked drawer in the kitchen where knives are stored. At 12:02pm LPA observed lock to closet were toxins are stored was not locked. This is an immediate health and safety hazard for residents in care.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Medical AssessmentPrior to a person's acceptance as a resident, the licensee shall obtain and keep on file, documentation of a medical assessment, signed by a physician, made within the last year...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, At 10:20am LPA Cifuentes noted that Physician's Report for Resident 1 (R1) is not signed by a physician. This is a potentail health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87458(b)(1)Type B

    Medical AssessmentA physical examination of the resident indicating the physician's primary diagnosis and secondary diagnosis, if any and results of an examination for communicable tuberculosis...which would preclude care of the person by the facility.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, At 10:18am LPA Cifuentes observed that R1and R2 do not have a TB test. This is a potential heath and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87507(a)Type B

    Resident RecordsThe licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, at 11:56am LPA Cifuentes noted medication administration record was not marked for resident R3 from dates of 7/22/2022 until 7/28/2022.

  • 87608(a)3Type B

    Postural SupportsA written order from a physician indicating the need for the postural support shall be maintained in the resident’s record. The licensing agency shall be authorized to require other additional documentation if needed to verify the order.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, At 11:42 am and 11:44am LPA Cifuentes observed half-bed rails in bedrooms of R1, resident 2(R2) and resident 3 (R3) and a lap belt on R3 and no physicians order was found in residents files.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 28, 2022 inspection of GOLDEN CARE LIVING, INC.?

This was a other inspection of GOLDEN CARE LIVING, INC. on July 28, 2022. 7 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GOLDEN CARE LIVING, INC. on July 28, 2022?

Yes, 7 citations were issued (2 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance and OperationThe facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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