Health check·October 14, 2024

On 10/14/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ernand Dabuet and Socorro Leandro conducted a Case Management visit at this facility. LPA met with assistant administrator Catherine Espino and allowed entry inside this facility. LPA informed Espino the purpose of the visit is to conduct a health and safety check in association with complaint #11-AS-20241011142515. LPAs conducted an audit of resident #2 -#5 (R2-R5) service records (4) out of (4) are unable to self-care require assistance with toileting, and are incontinent. Two (2) out of four (4) are on home health care services. According to staff #2 (S2), (R2-R5) depend on assistance with diaper changes. Espinso verified that the facility Personnel Report LIC 500 (dated: 09/12/24) that three (3) care staff provide care for residents at this facility Monday through Sunday between 7 am - 7 pm. As a result of the LPAs reviewing (R2-R5’s) service records, home health records, and staff statements, it revealed the facility did not have sufficient personnel staff at all times to provide the service necessary to meet resident needs. The facility does not have a night staff on schedule between 7 pm - 7 am to assist with incontinent services to residents (R2-R5). According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), the following deficiencies has been observed and citation issued (ref. LIC 809-D). An exit interview conducted with Katherine Espino and a copy of report and appeal rights provided. Note: *Citations not cleared by the due date will be a $100 fine assessed for each citation until it is cleared. Civil penalties will continue to accrue until Proof of Corrections (POC) are cleared. *