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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERCED SENIOR LIVINGLicense 2472069211 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 04/17/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V Gorban arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Lisa Baricevic. LPA conducted tour inside and out of facility with AD. Residents observed at the facility during lunch time. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees, clean, in good repair, and no passageway obstructions or fire hazards observed. Fire extinguisher was observed with a service date of 05/06/2024 Dining area and Kitchen were toured. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed to be properly stored in freezer, refrigerator, and pantry. Food is delivered by US Foods twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Refrigerator temperature was maintained at 39.0-degree F. and freezer was maintained at -10-degree F. Residents' rooms were toured and observed with adequately furnished with bed, dresser, and adequate lighting. Hot water temperature tested and recorded at 105-degree F. LPA observed securely fastened grab bar and non-skid mat in shower area. Medications were stored in a locked medication room in a medication cart and monitored by QuickMar. Medications records were reviewed. First Aid Kit was stored in medication room and observed with all required items. LPA toured laundry room and observed chemicals were stored and locked for staff use only. Facility courtyard was toured and observed to be free from debris. There was outdoor seating available for the residents. Report continues on attached LIC809-C Residents’ files were reviewed to have updated emergency contact, Admission agreement, Needs and Services Plan and Pre-Appraisal Plan. A sample of staff files were reviewed. Staff files were observed to have current First Aid/CPR, Health screening, and Personnel record. Staff are fingerprinted clear and associated to the facility. Community Care Licensing (CCL) is always striving to have facility files that reflect the most accurate & up to date information for your facility. In an effort to maintain your facility file, please submit the most current & complete forms &/or information as identified below: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE): · LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility · LIC 309 Administrative Organization · LIC 500 Personnel Report · LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan For Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly Please submit the above forms/information to Fresno CCL by: 04/27/2025 As an operator of a Community Care Licensed facility it is your responsibility to be aware of and in compliance with all regulations, including Chaptered Legislation. Go to www.ccld.ca.gov to stay updated and informed. The observed deficiency was cited during case management visit. An exit interview was conducted with the AD. A copy of this report was given to the AD with appeal rights, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these reports.

Citations

3 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.

  • Right to sufficient care and qualified staff

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. (4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs.. This requirement was not observed as evidenced by: Based on facility records review on multiple occasions facility did not respond to residents calls in timely manner resulting in at least 3 out of 75 residents wait time for assistance in January of 2025 varying from 30 minutes to over an hour

  • 87506(a)Type B

    Maintain separate complete record for each resident

    87506 Resident Records. (a) The licensee shall ensure that a separate, complete, and current record is maintained for each resident in the facility or in a central administrative location readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff. This requirement was not observed as evidenced by: Based on records reviews, one out of 75 residents have not had updated physician report since 2018. This is poses potential health and safety for clients in care.

  • Obtain and evaluate recent medical assessment

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 17, 2025 inspection of MERCED SENIOR LIVING?

This was an inspection of MERCED SENIOR LIVING on April 17, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERCED SENIOR LIVING on April 17, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities. (4) To care, supervision, and services..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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