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Inspection visit

Complaint

CASA DEL CORAZON ALEGRE, INC.License 1986033652 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

In regard to the allegation “Facility is in disrepair”, it is alleged that facility has a broken towel rack in resident’s restroom along with a shopping cart with trash bags in back yard. During interviews with Administrator and staff three (3) out of three (3) acknowledged that towel rack was broken and that there was a shopping cart in backyard. Administrator stated that the towel rack had just recently broke due to residents grabbing rack and it would be repaired. Administrator also stated that she has called someone to remove shopping cart. During interviews with residents Four (4) out of four (4) residents stated that the facility is clean and not in disrepair. During tour of facility LPA Gutierrez observed a broken towel rack in resident’s restroom along with a shopping cart in backyard. In regard to the allegation “Staff left dangerous item accessible to residents in care” it is alleged that there was a cleaver knife in the backyard. During interviews with Administrator and staff two (2) out of three (3) acknowledged there was a meat cleaver knife left in the backyard by staff. S2 stated that he/she was cutting branches from trees and vegetables from the garden and left it out accidentally. During interviews with residents three (3) out of four (4) residents stated that they have not seen any dangerous items accessible to residents. During tour of facility LPA observed a meat cleaver knife in backyard left on a bench accessible to residents. Based on record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are being cited according to California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Code. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given emailed to Rona Lomeda due to printer problems. In regard to the allegation “Staff left resident in soiled diapers for an extended period of time”, it is alleged that resident was left with extremely soiled diapers. During interviews with Administrator and staff three (3) out of three (3) stated that they have never left residents in soiled diapers. Staff stated that residents are checked every two hours or every time they go to the bathroom to ensure that they are clean. During interviews with residents three (3) out of four (4) residents stated that they have never been left in soiled diapers. R4 was confused about the question. LPA observed enough supply of incontinence care supplies for residents in care. In regard to the allegation “Staff handles resident roughly”, it is alleged that staff touched resident on shoulder and hit them with trash bags. During interviews with Administrator and staff three (3) out of three (3) stated that they have never been rough with residents and all denied ever hitting anyone with trash bags. During interviews with residents four (4) out of four (4) residents stated that staff is nice to them and have not handed them in a rough manner. In regard to the allegation” Staff do not ensure resident's bed was in good condition”, it is alleged that resident’s bedframe was extremely loose. During interviews with Administrator and staff three (3) out of three (3) staff stated that all beds are in good condition with no loose bolts. Administrator stated that all the beds are new, and facility even has extra beds if something were to happen to the ones residents have. During interviews with residents two (2) out of four (4) residents stated they have had no problems with their beds. LPA Gutierrez checked all residents’ bedrooms, and all beds were in good condition and were not loose. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegations. Although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was sent to Rona Lomeda by email due to LPA printer problems.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    87309 Storage Space and Access(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. Based on observations and interviews facility left meat cleaver knife accessible to residents in care in backyard on bench which poses an immediate risk to the health, safety, and personal rights of the persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303 Maintenance and Operation(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. Based on observation facility had broken towel rack and shopping cart in backyard which posed a potential Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to residents in care,.

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What happened during the December 9, 2025 inspection of CASA DEL CORAZON ALEGRE, INC.?

This was a complaint inspection of CASA DEL CORAZON ALEGRE, INC. on December 9, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CASA DEL CORAZON ALEGRE, INC. on December 9, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87309 Storage Space and Access(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, c..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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