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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF WALTERIALicense 1982053181 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonine Richard conducted an unannounced Annual required and infection control visit to the above facility. LPA was met by Whilma Torres, care staff and later met with Leia Joaquin, administrator and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. There are currently (5) residents in the facility . (5) residents are ambulatory and (0) are non-ambulatory. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists (6) bedrooms, (3) full bathrooms, and 1/2 bath, shaded back yard, front yard, laundry room and a detached 2 garage. LPA Antonine Richard and Whilma Torres toured the entire facility inside and out. Documents are posted as mandated. Bedrooms 1-5 are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. The bathrooms are clean and operational. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in compliance and operational. No firearms are stored at facility and no bodies of water present. Medications are stored, locked and inaccessible to residents. Ample supply of perishable and nonperishable food. The hot water temperature tested 135.8F to 133.3F degrees Fahrenheit . Linens and personal hygiene supplies are adequate, hazardous toxins and/or sharp items are inaccessible to residents, 2 fire extinguishers were fully charged, fire drill conducted on 04/24/2023. First Aid kit complete with Manual. Exit, walkways and/or passageways, front and back yard are free of debris and/or hazards. The facility is in good repair. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed a sanitizing station. The resident’s temperatures are checked and logged once a day. PPE's are enough for 30 days . At the facility entry, visitors are logged, and temperature checked, sanitizer/soap in the staff bathroom and additional sanitation supplies are locked in the garage. LPA observed staff and residents wearing masks, resident private rooms will be converted to isolation rooms (if needed) and required postings throughout the facility. LPA received a copy of the facility Liability Insurance. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did observe deficiencies, Hot water temperature in bathroom #1 tested 135.8F and bathroom #2 at 133.3F degrees. Therefore citations were issued at the time of visit . An exit interview is conducted with staff Whilma Torres, a copy of report provided along with appeal rights.

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.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the hot water temperature tested at 135.8F and 133.3F) which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 24, 2023 inspection of AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF WALTERIA?

This was a inspection inspection of AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF WALTERIA on May 24, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AMERICARE ASSISTED LIVING OF WALTERIA on May 24, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on (observation), the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the hot water temperature tested at ..."

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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