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COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THELicense 1976098732 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

specific care instructions R1 prefers. Record review showed R1 is a two-person assist for most personal care needs. During part of R1’s residency at the facility, R1 did have home health care, however, the home health plan indicated services were provided at a duration of 1 time per week for a 3-week period. Home health was responsible for R1’s skincare, including educating care staff how to keep skin clean and dry and Home Health was responsible for R1’s urinary device care. Facility staff were at the time and continue to be responsible for meeting R1’s personal care needs, including changing sheets/bedding, clothing, incontinence care and all other ADLs for which R1 requires assistance. Record review revealed that during the time period of February 2020, R1 had a diaper change indicated 12 out of 29 total days, sheet changed 13 out of 29 total days and wound care provided 7 out of 29 total days. Therefore, based on interviews and record review, the allegation that “staff failed to ensure resident needs are properly met” is deemed SUBSTANTIATED at this time. Additionally, based on interviews and record review, the allegation that “staff failed to provide comfortable accommodations for resident while in care” is deemed SUBSTANTIATED at this time. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted, todays reports, and appeal rights were reviewed and emailed to the Licensee/Administrator.

Citations

2 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(f)(4)Type B

    87464 Basic Services(f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (4) Personal assistance and care as needed by the resident...dressing...bathing and assistance with taking prescribed medications, as specified in Section 87608...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure R1's skin remained clean and dry, and incontinece needs were met, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.

  • 87464(f)(2)Type B

    87464 Basic Services(f) Basic services shall at a minimum include:(2) Safe and healthful living accommodations and services, as specified in Section 87307, Personal Accommodations and Services.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure R1's sheets were regularly changed, which poses a potential health risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the December 3, 2021 inspection of COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THE?

This was a complaint inspection of COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THE on December 3, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COTTAGES OF LAKE BALBOA 3, THE on December 3, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87464 Basic Services(f) Basic services shall at a minimum include: (4) Personal assistance and care as needed by the res..."

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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