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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

PALOS VERDES CARE COTTAGELicense 1983203053 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/02/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an unannounced annual continuation inspection and met with Staff Tri Kristianingsih . LPA explained the purpose of the visit and spoke with the Administrator Ma Salvacion Medina over the phone. The purpose of today's visit is to deliver deficiencies observed on 10/12/2024. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 (See LIC809-D pages). On 10/12/24, LPA did not observe a operable washer and dryer. Administrator stated that it has been out since 10/11/24. On 10/12/24, LPA observed an outdoor medical equipment and grill blocking one resident outdoor exit. LPA also observed a resident's couch blocking another resident's outdoor exit. LPA observed material (buckets, bags, rug, equipment, laundry baskets, trash cans, and etc) around the perimeter of the house. Continue to LIC809-C. On 10/12/2024, the Administrator was not present and staff had a challenging time locating facility records, resident records, and staff records. LPA and staff had to communicate with Administrator over the phone and still faced challenges. Also, during record and medication review, Resident #2 needed two staff members. Two residents remained unsupervised in the living room and the tv program was turned off for about 60 - 90 minutes . On 10/12/2024, LPA observed a pill box sorter in the medication cabinet for Resident #2. On 10/12/2024 1:16 PM, LPA smelled feces in the facility until LPA's 5:00 PM departure. An exit interview was conducted, technical assistance provided, plans of correction developed, and a copy of this report with appeal rights was discussed with the Administrator Ma Salvacion Medina over the phone. Hard copies were provided to Staff Tri Kristianingsih.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87413(a)(1)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care. On 10/12/2024, Administrator was not present and staff had a challenging time locating facility records, resident records, and staff records. Also, during record and medication review, Resident #2 needed two staff members. Two residents remained in the living room and the tv program was turned off for about 60 - 90 minutes.

  • 87465(h)(5)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care. On 10/12/2024, LPA observed a pill box sorter in the medication cabinet for Resident #2.

  • 87625(b)(3)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which posed a potential health and personal rights risk to persons in care. On 10/12/2024 1:16 PM, LPA smelled feces in the facility until LPA's 5:00 PM departure.

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What happened during the November 2, 2024 inspection of PALOS VERDES CARE COTTAGE?

This was a other inspection of PALOS VERDES CARE COTTAGE on November 2, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to PALOS VERDES CARE COTTAGE on November 2, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential safety risk to pe..."

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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