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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HELIOTROPE ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 1976103495 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. LPA met with staff Ruzanna Manukyan and explained for the visit. At 10:16 AM Ruzanna Manukyan who is the designee arrived and met with LPA, explained the reason for the visit. At 10:30 AM licensee, Peter Atoyan, arrived and was explained the reason of the visit. At 10:16 am, with the assistance of designee, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen. The charge date is 4/11/2024. During the visit the facility is at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory residents; one (1) may be bedridden for bedroom #4 and is cleared for four (4) hospice waiver. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked box in the kitchen counter-top. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies and aerosols that was found in the hallway cabinet was found to be unlock an accessible to residents. Deficiency will be cited in LIC 809-D. Laundry and other cleaning supplies were stored and locked away in the kitchen below the sink. Continue to LIC 809-C Bathrooms: There are three (3) bathroom designated for residents' use. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.1 degrees Fahrenheit for bathroom #1 located in the hallway across bedroom #1. Bathroom #2 by the end of the hallway and is used only for staff. Bathroom #3 is inside bedroom #3. Hot water temperature was measured at 105.3 degrees Fahrenheit. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the hallway. Common Areas: LPA toured all common areas of the facility. These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Residents dining table fits enough for six (6). LPA observed common areas to be very clean and tidy. LPA observed the floors to be in very good condition. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. Office is located in the common area. Fireplace is close and block off for access. There are no issues with fire clearance. Infection control : Facility mitigation plan to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. LPA obtain a copy and reviewed the infection control plan during this visit. Surrounding Grounds : Entry and exits were free of obstruction. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water. There is no garage in the facility only a car port. Laundry service: There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. Laundry is located outside the covered patio. Cleaning supplies are being stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen area. Staff Files : LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA conducted a file review of staff for criminal record clearances and current First Aid. The administrator file was reviewed for current first aid, fingerprint clearance, administrator certificate, and HIV/AIDS and TB training. Continue to LIC 809-C This page is corrected due to appeal granted on 9.24.2025. Bedrooms: There were four (4) bedrooms designated for residents' use. Bedroom #1 is shared but is used privately at the present. Bedroom #2 is empty and is used as a lounge area for the staff. Bedroom #3 is shared. Bedroom #4 is private for the residents were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Although resident room smells like urine, it was not verified that resident was no incontinent. Medications are in a centrally stored and locked place, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Resident records were reviewed for requirements and legibility: LPA reviewed client’s files for current appraisal. Planned activities are offered. R5 is missing TB test and MD report. Deficiency will be cited in LIC 809-D. Facility is within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. No deficiencies were found, exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.

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.

  • 87309(a)(1)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 aerosol/ cleaning supplies were seen in closet that was unlock and accessible to the residents, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(c)(1)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 R5 physician report was not available which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(c)(1)(A)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 TB test for R5 is missing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(c)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 resident medication for bubble pack should be followed accordingly and not randomly which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87625(b)(3)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 urine smell could be smelled from the bedroom to the dining table. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 13, 2025 inspection of HELIOTROPE ASSISTED LIVING?

This was a inspection inspection of HELIOTROPE ASSISTED LIVING on January 13, 2025. 5 citations were issued: 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HELIOTROPE ASSISTED LIVING on January 13, 2025?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (0 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 aerosol/ cleaning supplies ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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