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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BEST CHOICE SENIOR CARELicense 1976102682 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Huma Rahimi met with Staff #1 (S1) who granted access to the facility. The Administrator was contacted and LPA explained the reason for the visit. The purpose of the case management visit is to address deficiencies observed during the course of investigation control # 31-AS-20251027152920. Deficiencies observed were not alleged however are related to the complaint During the course of the investigation control # 31-AS-20251027152920 the following were observed: LPA was informed that the Administrator observed Resident #1 (R1) experiencing cognitive decline approximately two months ago. However, R1’s physician was not notified, and R1’s Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan was not updated to reflect the change in condition. Therefore, it was determined that the Administrator did not ensure that a timely reassessment and ongoing reappraisal were conducted, nor was the Needs and Services Plan revised in accordance with the resident’s change in condition. Moreover, LPA was informed that R1 had a fall on 04/27/25 and a former resident #6 (R6) who no longer resides at the facility was throwing up and went unconscious on 05/17/2025. LPA was informed that for both incidents regarding R1 and R6, 9-1-1 was called and both residents were transferred to the hospital on the above mentioned dates. However, no incident reports were submitted to the Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) in a timely manner. LPA reviewed all incident reports on a system and did not observe any Incident Reports regarding R1 and R6. Based on Title 22 Regulation: a written Unusual Incident / Injury Report shall be submitted to CCLD within seven (7) days of occurrence. LPA informed the Administrator that all staff members are mandated reporters and they are all responsible for reporting. During today's visit, LPA collected both incident reports regarding R1 and R6. Deficiencies issued and appeal rights explained. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report signed and delivered.

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.

  • 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 and R6’s (former resident) hospitalization on 04/27/25 and 05/17/25, which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(a)Type B

    87463-Reappraisals- (a)The pre-admission appraisal, as specified in Section 87457, Pre-Admission Appraisal, shall be updated, in writing as frequently as necessary or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first,......This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record reviews and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not updating R1's Appraisal Needs and Services upon observing change in condition which 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 October 28, 2025 inspection of BEST CHOICE SENIOR CARE?

This was a other inspection of BEST CHOICE SENIOR CARE on October 28, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BEST CHOICE SENIOR CARE on October 28, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Requirements(a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency such reports... (1) A written report shall be submit..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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