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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

BELLO GARDENS ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 2168032392 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shannan Hansen arrived unannounced to conduct a Case Management inspection and met with Administrator, Charleen Vierra. LPA is following up regarding a self-reported Incident Report received on 7/15/2022 regarding three residents who were being isolated due to Covid-19. Report revealed that facility staff were using towels and garbage bags wrapped around resident doors in order to contain them. On 7/9/2022 resident, R1 pulled the silent fire alarm prompting a response from the local fire department who observed the towels on the doors, per Special Incident Report. Facility is being cited today for 87203 Fire Safety violation with an immediate Civil Penalty in the amount of $500. & 87468.1(a)(6) Personal Rights violation The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights 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.

  • 87203Type A

    Maintain facilities for fire and panic safety

    87203 Fire Safety. All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records obtained and interviews conducted, licensee did not comply by restricting ability of residents to exit, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. **Immediate Civil Penalty assessed in the amount of $500.

  • Freedom to leave and not be locked in

    87468.1 (a)(6) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all RCFE shall have all of the following personal rights: (6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA record review & interviews R1 & residents, movements were restricted to the facility. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of residents in care.

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What happened during the August 2, 2022 inspection of BELLO GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING?

This was an other inspection of BELLO GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING on August 2, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BELLO GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING on August 2, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87203 Fire Safety. All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marsh..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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