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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELESLicense 1986021921 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza generated this Case Management - Deficiencies report in conjunction with complaint control #28-AS-20231120121606 pertaining to observations made during the physical plant inspection of the Memory Care Unit. The purpose of the report was explained to Memory Care Director Rodora Merana. All resident bedrooms in the Memory Care Unit have surveillance cameras installed in a wall corner of each room. The cameras have wiring that connects to electrical outlets. LPA spoke with Rodora Merana and she stated that the cameras were donated, but it was determined to be non-compliant with Title 22 regulations. However, maintenance staff have not removed the cameras from the resident rooms. No Exception Waiver has been submitted to the department. Per Title 22, residents shall be afforded privacy. Based on observation, a citation is being issued. See LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report and appeal rights were issued.

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.

  • 87303(g)(1)Type B

    Maintenance and Operation. Facilities which have machines and do their own laundry shall: ... Except for facilities licensed for fifteen (15) residents or less, the space used to do laundry shall not be part of an area used for storage of anything other than clean linens and/or other supplies normally associated with laundry activities. Steam, odors, lint and objectionable laundry noises shall not reach resident or employee areas Based on observation, the laundry room is being used as a storage room for resident's hygiene products i.e. toothbrushes, incontinence care; which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • Protection from punishment and intimidation

    Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents’ money or interfering with daily living functions such as eating, sleeping, or elimination.This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, the findings indicate that Memory Care NOC shift staff are waking up the residents between 4:30 AM - 5:00 AM, in order to get them ready and transported to the dining room at 6:00 AM, which interferes with sleeping. This poses a potential health and safety risks to persons in care.

  • 87307(a)Type B

    Living accommodations aligned with facility function

    Personal Accommodations and Services. Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents, staff, and others who may reside in the facility. This requirement was not met evidenced by: Based on observation, all resident rooms in the Memory Care Unit have surveillance cameras installed in a wall corner of each room with wiring that connects to electrical outlets. This poses a potential health and safety risks to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 8, 2024 inspection of SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES?

This was an other inspection of SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES on February 8, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES on February 8, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance and Operation. Facilities which have machines and do their own laundry shall: ... Except for facilities lic..."

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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