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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LA CASITA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC.License 1986034101 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit on 06/24/2025 and was greeted by Caregiver Margarita Betancourt. Administrator Humberto Santamaria arrived shortly after to assist with tour. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a main street and is a single store dwelling. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Physical Plant and Environment safety: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to residents, were observed to be inaccessible to residents. LPA Ramirez observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways. LPA Ramirez inspected six (6) resident rooms. All resident bedrooms contained required furniture, linens and lighting. LPA Ramirez observed a manual Hoyer lift in bedroom#3. Water temperatures in all grooming and bathing areas were measured to be with 105 – 120 degrees F. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed a commode shower wheelchair in bathroom#1. Showers were observed to be wheelchair accessible. Facility has video surveillance inside common areas and outside perimeter of the facility. Food Service: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient supply of nonperishable for one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days in the facility kitchen area. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored away from food supplies. Freezers and refrigerators were observed to be clean and within temperatures of 0-degree F (-17.7 degree C), and refrigerators with maximum temperature of 40-degree F. (4 degree C). Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed board games, magazines, and other activities for residents. Residents Rights-Information: LPA Ramirez observed the following postings in common areas throughout the facility: Complaint Poster (PUB 475), personal rights, and nondiscrimination notice. LPA Ramirez observed facility land line. See 809-C Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place. Last documented emergency drills were conducted on 04/05/2025 & 01/05/2025. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed emergency food supply located in kitchen pantry. Residents with Special Needs : No large bodies of water were observed . LPA Ramirez observed signs posted indicating “No smoking - Oxygen in Use” in various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed several oxygen tanks in resident rooms secured in stands. Knives, sharps or other items that could pose a danger to residents with dementia, were observed to be inaccessible. Auditory devices were observed to be in working order. Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored and in bubble packs and/or original containers. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. The facility provides incidental medical services. Staffing: Administrator Certificate for Humberto Santamaria expires on 12/21/2025. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Personnel Records Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA Ramirez observed required annual training, CPR and First Aid for three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for two (2) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. S3 did not have Health screening in personnel record. LPA Ramirez will issue Type B deficiency based on this record review. LPA Ramirez did not observe staff training on use of Hoyer lift. LPA Ramirez will issue Technical Violation for lack of documentation of staff training on Hoyer lift. Staff on duty were able to demonstrate use of Hoyer lift when asked by LPA Ramirez. Infection Control: There are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place. Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory. This facility may retain no more than six (6) hospice residents. There were five (5) residents under hospice care during inspection. Resident Records/Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Resident files for six (6) residents in care. Resident files are maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Consent for Medical Treatment, Preplacement Appraisal Information, Resident Pre-Appraisal, Care Plan/Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan, Resident Rights were observed. One (1) violation was observed during visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report, 809-D, LIC 9102 and appeals rights was provided via email.

Citations

1 citation 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)(11)Type B

    Based on record review, S3 health screening was not maintained in personnel record, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 staff, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the June 24, 2025 inspection of LA CASITA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of LA CASITA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC. on June 24, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LA CASITA RESIDENTIAL CARE INC. on June 24, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, S3 health screening was not maintained in personnel record, the licensee did not comply with the..."

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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