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complaint

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the initial complaint visit January 23, 2024, LPA Haley observed burn marks in R1's bathroom and smelled the odor of cigarette smoke upon entering the resident’s room. The smell of smoke was not fresh smoke, but you could tell that smoking takes place inside the room. Photos were taken in R1's room of several cigarette burn marks. Based on the evidence gathered through interviews and observations, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Violations are being cited per California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 6. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report, and appeal rights were provided.

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.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)Type B

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Interview confirmation and observation that confirm Resident 1 smokes cigarettes in their room.This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the April 12, 2024 inspection of WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on April 12, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WHITTEN HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on April 12, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly 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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