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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BENTITS RETIREMENT VILLALicense 1986031737 citations on this visit
7 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vasallo conducted an annual required visit. LPA met with caregiver, Tita Bartolata and explained the reason for the visit. Caregiver called Administrator, Tita Bartolata, but Administrator never called back. LPA used the infection control tool to evaluate the facility. LPA inspected the physical plant, COVID-19 procedures, reviewed residents' medications, observed food supply, and reviewed resident and staff files. Facility has submitted a mitigation plan and the plan has been approved. All resident bedrooms were toured. Each bedroom has a smoke detector, bed, linen, dresser, light, and sufficient closet space. Both bathrooms were toured. Bathrooms have the required grabs bars and non-skid mats. The hot water was 108.9 degrees which is within the required 105 - 120 degrees. The kitchen was toured. All appliances were operating properly. There was a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food. The common areas including the living rooms and dining room are clean and have the required furniture. The backyard has a shaded area and sitting area. The facility has cameras in the hallway and common areas only. LPA reviewed all resident files. Resident #1 (R1) is missing an admission agreement, pre-admission appraisal, and proof of TB test. Resident #2's (R2) admission agreement is from 2016 and lists the name of the previous owner of the facility and was never updated for the new owner. LPA reviewed staff files. Staff #1 (S1) did not have a personnel file in the facility. According to Staff #2 (S2), S1 is only a reliever and does not have a personnel file. S1's name is also not associated to the facility and without a file at the facility, does not have proof of fingerprint clearance. LPA reviewed 4 residents' medications. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. At the time that LPA entered the facility staff did not assess or take LPA's temperature. Also 2 visitors were seen entering the facility and staff did not assess those individuals and did not have them sign in as required for COVID-19 procedures. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, the deficiencies observed are documented on the attached 809D. Exit interview held. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to caregivers.

Citations

7 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.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff members which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Staff #1 (S1) did not have a personnel file at the facility. According to Staff #2 (S2) S1 is only a reliver and does not have a personnel file.

  • 87412(a)(13)(B)Type A

    Based on records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff members which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87456(a)(2)Type B

    Based on records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 resident files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Resident #1 (R1) did not have a pre-admission appraisal on file.

  • 87458(b)(1)Type B

    Based on records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 4 resident records which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Resident #1 (R1) did not have proof of TB test on file.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Per COVID-19 procedures and facility Mitigation Plan, staff are required to conduct routine symptom screening (+/- temperature and symptom check) for all staff, residents, and visitors. LPA was not screened during the visit. Also 2 visitors were observed entering the facility and they were also not screened.

  • 87507(a)Type B

    Based on records reviewed, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 4 resident files which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Resident #1 (R1) did not have an admission agreement on file. Resident #2 (R2) had the wrong admission agreement on file. R2's agreement lists the previous owner's facility name. This agreement must be corrected to list the new owner's information.

  • 87411(a)Type B

    Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Facility is required to have a sign-in policy per COVID-19 procedures and as indicated in the approved Mitigation Plan. LPA was not asked or required to sign-in at the time of entry. Also 2 visitors were observed entering the facility and they were also not asked to sign-in.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 19, 2021 inspection of BENTITS RETIREMENT VILLA?

This was a inspection inspection of BENTITS RETIREMENT VILLA on November 19, 2021. 7 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 6 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BENTITS RETIREMENT VILLA on November 19, 2021?

Yes, 7 citations were issued (1 Type A, 6 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out o..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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