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GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 1976073661 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Cifuentes initiated a Case Management - Deficiencies visit to document deficiencies observed during the investigation of a complaint with complaint control number 11-AS-20220228091331. Today’s visit was conducted with Susana Fuentes, the facility administrator and the purpose of the visit was explained. LPA noted on 3/8/2022 that water temperature was 144.5F. During today's visit, LPA check the water temperature in 4 rooms, and noted the water temperature is between 130.2 and 135.9. Administrator immediately turned both of the facilities water heaters lower, called maintenance and the plumber. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 and Chapter 1 are being cited on the attached LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted and plans of Corrections were developed. A copy of this report and appeals rights were provided.

Citations

1 citation 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

    Maintenance and operationFaucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate...not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This requirement is not met as evidence by On 3/8/2022 LPA CIfuentes noted hot water temperature to be 144F. On 3/11/2022, water in four rooms was 130.2F and 135.9F. This is an immediate health and safety risk to the residents in care.

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What happened during the March 11, 2022 inspection of GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a other inspection of GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER on March 11, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GARDENA RETIREMENT CENTER on March 11, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance and operationFaucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot wate..."

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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