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Inspection visit

Complaint

BROOKDALE BROOKHURSTLicense 3060029621 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

experiencing symptoms and was sent to the hospital for evaluation. ED Goodwin confirmed that Staff 1 (S1) self-reported the medication error and acknowledged that the wrong medication had been given to R1. Staff 2 (S2), who was present at the time, confirmed that S1 did not follow the facility's medication administration procedure and administered medication to the wrong resident. Resident 2 (R2), whose medication had been mistakenly given to R1, also confirmed that the error was discovered after questioning the medication they received. Based on LPA’s interviews and information obtained during the investigation, the Department determined that staff failed to administer medication as prescribed. Therefore, the allegation mentioned above has been determined to be SUBSTANTIATED, meaning the complaint allegation is valid and that a violation has occurred. The following is being cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director (ED) John Goodwin and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the facility

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.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall ... (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, records reviewed, and observations made, the facility failed to ensure Resident 1 received proper assistance with self-administered medications when staff administered medication intended for another resident, resulting in a medication error. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the June 11, 2026 inspection of BROOKDALE BROOKHURST?

This was a complaint inspection of BROOKDALE BROOKHURST on June 11, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to BROOKDALE BROOKHURST on June 11, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall ... (4) The licensee s..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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