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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

HEPZEBAH HOUSELicense 1976098712 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At 10:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Panushkina conducted unannounced visit to this facility in conjunction with a complaint, control #31-AS-20260505111640 . LPA met with the Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. Upon arrival LPA observed the following: S1 present during the incident that occurred on 05/03/2026 was not fingerprint cleared/associated with the facility During the visit, LPA also conducted review of all incident reports on a system and did not observe an Incident Report submitted to the Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) in a timely manner. In addition, the Administrator admitted that no incident was submitted to the Regional Office (RO). Based on Title 22 Regulation: a written Unusual Incident / Injury Report shall be submitted to CCLD within seven (7) days of occurrence. LPAs informed the Administrator that all staff members are mandated reporters, and they are all responsible for reporting. LPA informed the Administrator to submit an incident report that occurred on: 09/10/2025 Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies are cited and noted on LIC 809D.

Citations

5 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.

  • 87464(a)Type B

    Basic Services: (a) The services... shall be conducted so as to continue and promote, to the extent possible, independence and self-direction for all persons accepted for care...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on the credible witnesses visit conducted on 05/03/26, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not changing R1's soiled incontinence brief, which posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(f)(1)Type B

    Incidental Medical...: Emergency care requirements shall include the following: (1) The name, address, telephone number of each resident's physician... shall be readily available to... and facility staff.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on credible witnesses visit conducted on 05/03/26, licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to provide R1's emergency record during 911 visit. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Passageways and stairways kept clear

    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 requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs observation, licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that the outside (front) hose is away from the ramp and properly placed/rolled on a hook. This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87211(a)(1)(AType B

    Requirements: (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports... (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person... ... any of the events specified in (A), (B) & (D)...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews conducted by LPA, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to notify CCLD regarding R1's hospitalization on 05/03/26, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • Obtain required California clearance or exemption

    Criminal Record Clearance: (d) All individuals subject to criminal record review shall be fingerprinted and sign a Criminal Record Statement under penalty of perjury.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA interview and record review, licensee did not comply with the section cited above by failing to obtain S1's fingerprint clearance prior to employement. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 12, 2026 inspection of HEPZEBAH HOUSE?

This was an other inspection of HEPZEBAH HOUSE on May 12, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HEPZEBAH HOUSE on May 12, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Basic Services: (a) The services... shall be conducted so as to continue and promote, to the extent possible, independe..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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