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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KOREAN SENIOR CARELicense 1986025548 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst’s (LPA’s) Christian Gutierrez, and Elena Mallett conducted the required annual inspection. LPA’s arrived unannounced and met with Phyllis Lee - Assistant Administrator and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 6 Non-Ambulatory Residents ages 60 and over (dementia approved), with a Hospice waiver for 2. There are no Residents with Hospice services at the moment. The facility is a single-story home located in Lakewood, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: 4 resident bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, laundry area, front yard, and backyard. There is a separate area for staff that includes bedroom, living room, 1 staff bathroom, washer/dryer, and a staff office area with a surplus of canned foods/refrigerated food and washer and dryer. All resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a bed, linen, dresser, and lighting. LPA’s observed full bed rails for one (1) resident not on hospice care. Smoke detector in bedroom #4 was not working at time of visit. No carbon monoxide detectors were observed in facility. The facility has three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in closet and under kitchen sink. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility The resident bathrooms have the required grab bars and non-skid mats. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were not measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The common areas, including the living room and dining area, are clean and have the required furniture. The facility does not have a swimming pool or large body of water. There is a shaded seating area for the residents in front yard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. LPA’s observed garage to be converted into bedroom for staff deficiency cited. SEE LIC 809C Three staff files reviewed included criminal clearance record, health screening with TB, three (3) out of three (3) staff did not have valid CPR/First Aid. Five (5) out of six (6) resident files reviewed and did not have updated physicians’ reports, R3 and R4 were missing appraisal needs and service plans. No fire/earthquake drill was available. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Six (6) resident medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored and locked MAR log is used. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, the deficiencies observed during the visit are documented on the LIC809Ds. Exit interview was held and a copy of the report along with appeal rights will be emailed due to printer problems.

Citations

8 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.

  • 1569.311Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above no carbon monoxide detector was observed during visit which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.618(c)(3)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in three (3) out of three (3) staff did not have a current CPR which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87608(a)(5)(B)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above R6 had full bed rails with no order and not on hospice care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one room did not have working smoke detector in bedroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above resident and staff bathroom did not have hot wate R1 83.2 and R2 81.7 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87305(a)Type B

    Requirement for building permit before construction

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above garage was turned into staff bedroom which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(h)Type B

    Annual routine visit with medical professional

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above five (5) out of six (6) residents did not have an updated physicians report 602 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above facility did conduct any drills which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 7, 2025 inspection of KOREAN SENIOR CARE?

This was an inspection of KOREAN SENIOR CARE on October 7, 2025. 8 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to KOREAN SENIOR CARE on October 7, 2025?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (3 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above no carbon monoxide detector was observed ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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