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AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF ROLLING HILLSLicense 1976076891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During CCLD staff's tour, CCLD staff observed three (3) latches installed on the upper left-hand corner of the doors in room numbers #5, #3 and bathroom #1, which are inaccessible to residents with wandering behaviors. CCLD staff also observed latches on the front and rear entrance and exit passageways from the facility to the outdoors. Record reviews revealed the following: Four (4) out of five (5) residents are marked as "Non-Ambulatory". Interviews revealed the following: Four (4) out of five (5) residents were not able to provide interviews due to their medical condition. One (1) out of five (5) residents have denied the allegation has taken place. Three (3) out of four (4) staff have denied the allegation has taken place, while one (1) staff is unfamiliar with the facility. S1 indicated two (2) out of five (5) residents have been diagnosed with Dementia and one (1) out of five (5) residents has memory issues. Three (3) out of four (4) staff indicated that one (1) out of five (5) residents have wandering behaviors. Based on CCLD staff's observation and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be Substantiated . California Code of Regulations, Title twenty-two (22), Division six (6), is being cited, please see attached LIC-9099D. One (1) deficiency has been cited, Please see LIC9099D. During today's visit, an exit interview was held with Leia Joaquin, Licensee, and a plan of corrections were developed. A copy of the deficiency cited, appeal rights, and this report have been 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.

  • 87307(d)(6)Type A

    87307 Personal Accommodations and Services(d) The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities:(6) All outdoor and indoor passageways and stairways shall be kept free of obstruction.This has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews the licensee failed to keep the indoor passageways free from obstruction. CCLD & S1 observed door latches intstalled on rooms 3, 5 and bathroom 1, which poses an immediate risk to the safety and personal rights risk to all residents in care.

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What happened during the November 21, 2024 inspection of AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF ROLLING HILLS?

This was a complaint inspection of AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF ROLLING HILLS on November 21, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF ROLLING HILLS on November 21, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87307 Personal Accommodations and Services(d) The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities:(6..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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