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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) Erik Zaragoza conducted a case management visit following the completion of a complaint visit which was conducted on 5/9/2024 and is related to the complaint investigation control #28-AS-20240501153246. LPA met with Janice Shimozawa, Front Desk Receptionist for the facility, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Jina Maleksarkissians arrived shortly thereafter During the course of the investigation, it had been revealed that police were called to the facility multiple times in the facility's efforts to get homeless individuals to leave the facility premises, however a special incident report (SIR) was never submitted to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). There were other serious incidents revealed as well including the resident phone lines being disconnected, copper wiring and other materials were stolen from the facility dining room AC unit as well as the backup power generator for the facility, however incident reports were not submitted for these incidents either to CCLD. These incidents are considered ones that threaten the welfare, safety, or health of the residents, and therefore an SIR should have been submitted to CCLD. The deficiencies are noted on LIC809D pages per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview was held and a copy of this report, along with the LIC809D page and appeal rights were provided.

Citations

5 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.

  • 87705(c)(5)Type B

    Care of Persons with Dementia (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring the following: (5) Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458, Medical Assessment, and a reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessment of the resident’s dementia care needs. Based on LPA's record review of R1's file the Physician's Report dated 02/02/2021 it was observed that the resident did not have an annual medical assesment, as required for Dementia residents; which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87705(g)(1)Type A

    Care of Persons with Dementia (g) residents with dementia shall be allowed to keep personal grooming and hygiene items in their own possession, unless there is evidence to substantiate that the resident cannot safely manage the items. (1)Evidence means documentation from the resident’s physician that the resident is at risk if allowed direct access to personal grooming and hygiene items. Based on LPA's observation during the tour of the physcial plant at 11:18am in room number 1010 an open bottle of Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash on the window seal was observered. The poses an immediate health/safety risk to the residents in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, LPA determined that the facilities phone lines, fax lines, backup power generator, and also dining room AC units have been damaged by individuals stealing their parts, which poses a potential health and safety risk for residents in care.

  • Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

    (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, LPA determined that homeless individuals have been entering the campus of the facility through holes cut into the fencing along the 101 freeway and also along the ICF building, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B

    (a) Each licensee shall furnish to the licensing agency (...) (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency (...) within seven days of (...) (D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety, or health of a resident. Based on record review and interview, the LPA determined that the facility did not submit incident reports for events involving police being called to the facility, along with the phone, fax, AC unit, and backup generator being dismantled, which poses a potential safety risk to residents.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 9, 2024 inspection of SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES?

This was an other inspection of SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES on May 9, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELES on May 9, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Care of Persons with Dementia (c) Licensees who accept and retain residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensur..."

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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