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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

OBSERVATORY CARE HOMELicense 2368009701 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At approximately 8:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold made an unannounced annual required inspection of this licensed senior care facility. LPA met with Eliseo Alcasid. At approximately 8:30AM, LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a highly visible area. LPA observed activity supplies for resident use. The amount of fresh and nonperishable foods is within regulation. Facility kitchen, refrigerators and freezers were clean, and food was stored properly. Toxins are stored in a locked storage closet. Water temperature measured within regulation between 105 and 120 degrees F at faucets accessible to residents. Fire extinguishers inspected were charged. Smoke detectors were found to be in working order. Carbon Monoxide detectors were present. There was enough lighting in all common areas, resident rooms, and hallways. Medication is centrally stored and secure. At approximately 8:45AM, LPA reviewed 3 of 3 resident records and found 2 of 3 residents did not have updated care plans. 3 of 3 records contained current and signed admission agreements and physician's orders. Medication records are thorough and contained physician's orders for each resident. At approximately 9:30PM, LPA reviewed 4 staff records. All records contained evidence of completed staff training and evidence of current first aid and CPR training. At approximately 10:00AM, LPA reviewed the facility emergency disaster plan. Facility has a generator to supply power during an outage. Facility has supplies enough to operate for more than 72 hours in an emergency. Facility conducts and documents disaster drill drills quarterly. Continued on LIC809-C... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: Current Lease Agreement LPA received the following document during visit for the facility file. Evidence of Liability Insurance Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. This report was reviewed with Licensee and Appeal rights were given.

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.

  • 87463(a)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 3 resident records. Two residents did not have updated appraisals, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 26, 2024 inspection of OBSERVATORY CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of OBSERVATORY CARE HOME on February 26, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to OBSERVATORY CARE HOME on February 26, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 of 3 resident records. Two residen..."

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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