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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

MORNINGSTAR OF PASADENALicense 1986034162 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Flores conducted an unannounced Case Management -Annual Continuation visit at the facility to continue annual visit initiated on 9/19/25 using the CARE tools. LPA met with Kevin Taliafero and explained the reason for the visit. The following domains were completed during this visit: Personnel Records/Staff Training : LPA reviewed 10 staff files. Files were available for review, Files include; TB clearance, health screening, background clearance, personnel record, and training. Five staff were interviewed. Incidental Medical and Dental: Facility provides assistance with medical/dental arrangements and with medication assistance. Medications were observed stored in medication carts in medication room and in the dementia unit. LPA reviewed medication for 10 residents. A log for PRN/Narcotics medication was observed. Resident #6(R6) had clotrimazole 1% cream out of original container without pharmacy label. Resident Records/Incident Reports: LPA reviewed 10 residents files, each contained admission agreement, medical assessment, TB clearance, pre-appraisal. Appraisal for R4 was last done on 6/26/23, Resident #5(R5) was last done on 4/16/24, R6 was last done in 8/14/23, Resident #9(R9) pre-appraisal was done in 3/3/19. Five residents were interviewed. Residents with Special Health Needs Facilit y: Facility is serving 5 residents on hospice. Two hospices plans were reviewed. Facility does not have bodies of water. Dementia unit residents do not have access to knives/sharps, chemicals or medications. A delay egress system was observed and tested in the dementia unit. Deficiencies noted on LIC 809D per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, and appeal rights were provided.

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.

  • 87463(a)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 residents did not have an appraisal done within the last 12 months which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(5)Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 10 residents, R6 had a as needed prescribed medication out of original container which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 3, 2025 inspection of MORNINGSTAR OF PASADENA?

This was a other inspection of MORNINGSTAR OF PASADENA on October 3, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MORNINGSTAR OF PASADENA on October 3, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 10 residents did not have a..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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