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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FOUNTAIN VALLEY SENIOR HOMESLicense 3060054413 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On today’s date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LPA Rosie Quiroz conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. LPA Quiroz was greeted and granted entry into the facility by caregiver Conrado Caniga and explained the nature of the visit. Licensee/Administrator Almiranez arrived shortly after. This facility is licensed to provide services to age range 60 and over, approved for 6 Non Ambulatory Residents, of which 1 may be bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for four (4) residents. Licensee/Administrator has an active Administrator Certificate with expiration date of 04/10/2022. On or about 9:06am, LPA Quiroz along with Caregiver Caniga toured the inside and outside of facility. On or about 9:32am, LPA Quiroz toured the inside and outside of the facility with Licensee/Administrator Almiranez. There are five residents in care and there are no active COVID-19 cases. LPA Quiroz observed one resident in living-room area resting, and four residents in their bedrooms resting. All residents appeared to be clean and well taken care of. LPA Quiroz observed required department postings in the facility as well as hand washing signs in the restrooms. All restrooms observed to have ample soap/sanitizer. LPA Quiroz inspected residents’ bedrooms and appeared clean and sanitary. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. LPA Quiroz observed a check in station in the main entry of the facility. Facility is taking temperatures daily and documenting results. LPA Quiroz observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply as well as PPE supplies. LPA Quiroz toured the outside of the facility and observed seating area For resident’s enjoyment. Facility has completed the LIC808 Mitigation plan, which was approved by LPA Kimberly Lyman on 8/24/2021. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE... Based on the observation made during today’s visit, the following deficiencies (listed on the LIC809-D attached) were observed and are being cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with Licensee/Administrator Almiranez, deficiencies and appeal rights were discussed with Licensee/Administrator Almiranez, and a copy of this report, LIC 809-D, Appeal rights and LIC 9102 Technical Assistance was provided to Licensee/Administrator Almiranez at exit.

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.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintenance & Operation 87303(a):The facility shall be clean,safe,sanitary and in good repair at all times...for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: At 9:10am, LPA Quiroz observed broken/ripped screen door leading to patio and R2's bedroom, spider webs throughout facility, mold on 2 shower curtain, dust on top of refrigerator and in pantry, unlocked disinfectants, broken lock where disinfectants are stored and hole on garage door leading to garage area. This poses a potential risk for residents in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type B

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care (87465)(h)(2): Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement was not met as evidence by: At 9:39am, LPA Quiroz observed R1's Humulin N Kwin pen insulin suspension unlocked being stored on second shelf on side of refrigerator. This poses an immediate risk for residents in care.

  • 87705(5)Type B

    Care of Persons with Dementia (5): Each resident with dementia shall have an annual medical assessment as specified in Section 87458,...reappraisal done at least annually, both of which shall include a reassessment of the resident’s dementia care needs.This requirement was not met as evidence by: During today's visit, at 10:50am, LPA Quiroz observed R2's last physician report was completed on 2/22/2019. This poses a potential risk for residents in care.

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What happened during the September 20, 2021 inspection of FOUNTAIN VALLEY SENIOR HOMES?

This was a inspection inspection of FOUNTAIN VALLEY SENIOR HOMES on September 20, 2021. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FOUNTAIN VALLEY SENIOR HOMES on September 20, 2021?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance & Operation 87303(a):The facility shall be clean,safe,sanitary and in good repair at all times...for the saf..."

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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