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Inspection visit

complaint

WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARELicense 3060041921 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Lyman conducted an unannounced complaint visit to initiate an investigation into the above allegation. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. Medication Technician Angie Rentutar and Administrator Carol Lee arrived during the visit. During the course of the investigation, LPA interviewed staff as well as reviewed and obtained pertinent documentation such as Resident 1's file (R1). Regarding the allegation that facility staff did not provide complete records to resident's responsible party, the investigation revealed the following: Facility received a request for medical records from Tonon Attorney Service via Valentine Law Group on 11/18/2022. Facility provided partial records including physician reports and medication orders on 02/13/2023. Facility did not provide any other medical or facility records as requested. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided by email to 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.

  • 1569.269Type B

    Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following rights: To have prompt access to review all of their records and to purchase photocopies. Photocopied records shall be promptly provided...This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, Licensee failed to ensure R1's records were provided as requested. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the March 23, 2023 inspection of WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on March 23, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on March 23, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following rights: To have prompt access t..."

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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