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Inspection visit

Follow-up

WINNETKA HOME CARELicense 1976103201 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

In conjunction to the complaint 31-AS-20260330151508 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariana Agban conducted a Case Management visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA made the following observations: · Resident #1 (R1): There was no documentation of insulin administration recorded in the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record (LIC 622). Additionally, the Administrator did not ensure that the insulin container matched the medication label, including verification of the appropriate quantity. · Resident #2 (R2): The Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record (LIC 622) was not up to date. Records reflected a fill date of 03/03/26; however, R2 received a new medication with a fill date of 03/30/26. · Resident #3 (R3): The Administrator reported that R3’s medication had run out and that the facility is currently awaiting a refill. · Resident #4 (R4): The Administrator reported that R4’s medication had run out and that the facility is currently awaiting a refill. · Resident #5 (R5): No medications were observed on site. The Administrator stated that R5 has been refusing to attend medical appointments and obtain medications. The LPA did not observe any medication refusal documentation at the time of the visit. The Administrator stated that the documentation would be provided promptly. LPA reviewed the facility’s Plan of Operation p.4, which states: "This facility will assist residents with their medications. This includes centrally storing medications, assisting residents with taking medications as prescribed, reordering medications as necessary, documenting refusals, and notifying the physician and family/responsible party." Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted, the facility did not follow its Plan of Operation. An exit interview was conducted. Citations were issued. Appeal rights were provided, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and signed by the Administrator Designee

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87208(a)Type B

    Plan of Operations: The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation and may be cited for not doing so pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 1569.49. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted, the facility did not follow its Plan of Operation. R1's had no documentation of insulin administration. R2's LIC 622 is not updated. R3 and R4 had no refill medication. R5 had documention of medication refusal. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care

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What happened during the April 8, 2026 inspection of WINNETKA HOME CARE?

This was a other inspection of WINNETKA HOME CARE on April 8, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WINNETKA HOME CARE on April 8, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Plan of Operations: The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operat..."

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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