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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

STARLIGHT CARE HOMELicense 1976079018 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit. The purpose of the visit was explained to Administrator Ana Duenas. The facility serves elderly residents ages 60 and older. A hospice and Dementia waiver is in place. It consists of 4 resident rooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room/ living room, outdoor patio area, and attached garage. The inspection was completed using the CARE tools. Twelve (12) CARE tools domains were reviewed. The following were observed/inspected: Infection Control: The Infection Control Plan was reviewed. The facility has a supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs). Operational Requirements: A hospice waiver for 3 residents has been approved. A fire clearance for 5 non-ambulatory adults 60 and over; of which one (1) may be bedridden in room 4 only. Facility does not handle resident P & I monies. Liability Insurance in the amount of at least ($1,000,000) per occurrence and ($3,000,000) in total annual aggregate is current with an expiration date of 8/26/2024. Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to residents. The facility has fully charged fire extinguishers. Water temperature readings did measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility has a fire pull-alarm. Licensee has not kept Fire/Emergency Disaster drill logs in years. Staffing: A total of 3 staff members provide care and supervision to the clients. Personnel Records/Staff Training: Administrator certificate expires 7/26/2025. Staff have criminal background clearance and training. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. Proof of staff training, health clearance, and 1st Aid/CPR training. Administrator's 1st Aid/CPR training was not on file. Resident Records/Incident Reports: A total of six (6) resident files were reviewed. They contained admission agreements, Physician's Reports, Appraisals, TB clearance, Physician's Orders, medical consent. No centrally stored medication records or medication administration records are in place. RCFE complaint poster and Personal rights were observed posted. Planned Activities: Sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities was observed. The facility does not have a Resident Council. Food Service: Sufficient food supply is stored in the kitchen and pantry areas consisting of: 2-day perishables, 7-day non-perishables, and emergency food supplies. No residents are on modified diets. Incident Medical and Dental: Six (6) centrally stored resident medications were reviewed; containing a 30-day supply of medications. Medical and dental transportation is provided by family. Disaster Preparedness: Emergency and Disaster Plan LIC 610E was reviewed. Facility has a First Aid Kit and Manual. Residents with Special Health Needs: Three (3) r esidents are receiving hospice services and zero (0) resident receive home health services. Two (2) residents have a Dementia diagnosis. Full bed rails for mobility assistance were observed in hospice resident's rooms. No residents have prohibited health conditions. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, deficiencies were cited. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Ana Duenas. A copy of the report and appeal rights was issued.

Citations

8 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.

  • 87203Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a total of 2 out of 4 resident rooms inspected did not have smoke detectors with batteries, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. * Pictures were taken.

  • 87307(a)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that LPA observed live-in staff (S2) sleeps in the garage. In addition, live- in staff (S3) sleeps in the living room and has their belongings in the garage, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Pictures were taken.

  • 87307(a)(3)(C)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that resident (R6's) bed does not have a matress pad, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87311Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in licensee/Administrator terminated telephone land line services in 2024, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(a)(6)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Licensee/Administrator does not have any centrally stored medication records and/or Medication Administration Records (MAR's) for any of the residents in care. Staff are administering medications in pill bottles & bubble pack medications without physician orders and centrally stored records, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that resident (R5’s) medications were observed to be unlocked on a pill container on top of the dining table, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(1)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that the knives and sharps cabinet in the kitchen was unlocked, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(k)(3)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that it failed to keep/provide a copy of emergency drills in facility file. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 16, 2024 inspection of STARLIGHT CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of STARLIGHT CARE HOME on July 16, 2024. 8 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to STARLIGHT CARE HOME on July 16, 2024?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (4 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that a total of 2 out of 4 resident ro..."

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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