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DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 1986018383 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted a Case Management Visit-Deficiencies stemming from Annual Inspection dated 8/28/25, LPA met with Administrator Brandie Mendibles and Assistant Administrator Jason Perez, the purpose for todays visit was explained. Per additional information gathered on Appeal that the department received on 9/15/2025 for a deficiency cited during Annual Inspection and LPA’s observations, the Department determined the following citations were to be issued based on the Annual visit dated 8/28/25 and are listed in detail on the following page. The following citations will be issued during todays visit: Section 87465(h)(3) - Facility failed to have a separate container with the required information on the label for residents #3 and #5. Section 87465(a)(4) - Facility failed to obtain a D/C order and centrally store Resident #1’s PRN medications Section 87465(h)(6)(A-E) - Facility failed to list Resident #3’s routine medication on the eMAR Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report, deficiencies and appeals rights were provided.

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.

  • 87465(h)(3)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (3) Each container shall carry all of the information specified in (6)(A) through (E) below plus expiration date and number of refills.This requirememt was not met as evidence by: Facility failed to have a separate container with the required information on the label for residents #1 and #2.

  • 87465(a)(4)Type A

    Assist residents with self-administered medication

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.This requirememt was not met as evidence by: Facility failed to obtain a Discontinue Order and centrally store R1 and R3’s PRN medications.

  • 87465(h)(6)(AType B

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes: (A) The name of the resident for whom prescribed. (B) The name of the prescribing physician. (C) The drug name, strength and quantity. (D) The date filled. (E) The prescription number and the name of the issuing pharmacy. (F) Instructions, if any, regarding control and custody of the medication.This requirememt was not met as evidence by: Facility failed to list R1 and R2’s medication on the eMAR

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 6, 2026 inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was an other inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on February 6, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on February 6, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally s..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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