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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SAKURA GARDENS AT LOS ANGELESLicense 1986021922 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Reyes 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 Administrator Maleksarkissians,Jina. At 11:18 AM, during the tour of physical plant inspection of the Memory Care Unit LPA Reyes witnessed in resident's #1 (R1) on the window seal a bottle of opened Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash. LPA took photos of the open bottle of Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash on the window seal before it was removed by staff #1 (S1). LPA interviewed S1 and observed S1 remove the bottle of Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash and centrally store and lock bottle. Upon LPA's record review of R1 it was observed that R1's Physician Report was dated 2/22/2021. Resident (R1) resides in the Memory Care Unit and is diagnosed with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Per title 22 California Code of Regulation 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia 87705(c)(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 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

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. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

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

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 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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