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Inspection visit

Complaint

NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVINGLicense 1976100251 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Regarding the allegation: Licensee not ensuring facility has an administrator on the premises a sufficient number of hours. It is being alleged that an administrator has not been on site. During LPA's physical tour, LPA asked for the administrator on site and LPA was informed by Staff #1 (S1) that there has not been administrator since December 2024. LPA asked S1 who has been covering or doing administrator duties and S1 stated several people have been doing different administrator duties at the above facility. LPA continued their physical tour and interviewed five (5) additional staff who confirmed that there has been no administrator at the above facility. LPA interviewed seven (7) residents who confirmed that there has been no administrator at the above facility since December 2024. Therefore, based on the LPA's observations, staff, and resident interviews the above allegation(s) is SUBSTANTIATED at this time. An exit interview was conducted, a citation(s) was issued for the above allegation(s), appeal rights and a copy of this report was given to the Resident Care Director.

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.

  • 87219(f)Type B

    87219 (f) Planned Activites:In facilities licensed for fifty (50) persons or more, one staff member shall have full-time responsibility to organize, conduct and evaluate planned activities, and shall be given such staff assistance as necessary in order for all residents to participate in accordance with their interests and abilities...The responsible employee shall have had at least one year of experience in conducting group activities and be knowledgeable in evaluating resident needs, supervising other employees, and in training volunteers. This requirement is not met by: Based on the observation and staff/resident interviews the licensee did not ensure an activities director/one full time staff member to be at the above facility which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to person in care.

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  • 87405(a)Type B

    Certified administrator requirements and substitute coverage

    87405Administrator - Qualifications and Duties(a)All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator. The licensee and the administrator may be one and the same person. The administrator shall have sufficient freedom from other responsibilities and shall be on the premises a sufficient number of hours to permit adequate attention to the management and administration of the facility as specified in this section... there shall be coverage by a designated substitute who shall have qualifications adequate to be responsible and accountable for management and administration of the facility as specified in this section. The Department may require that the administrator devote additional hours in the facility to fulfill his/her responsibilities when the need for such additional hours is substantiated by written documentation. This requirement is not met by: Based on the observation and staff/resident interviews the licensee did not ensure an administrator to be at the above facility for sufficient number of hours to permit adequate attention to the management and administration of the facility which poses a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risks to person in care.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 13, 2025 inspection of NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING?

This was a complaint inspection of NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING on January 13, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to NORTHRIDGE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING on January 13, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87219 (f) Planned Activites:In facilities licensed for fifty (50) persons or more, one staff member shall have full-time..."

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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