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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY IILicense 3060056322 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez conducted an unannounced Case Management – Deficiencies inspection at the facility today due to deficiencies observed during the investigation of complaint control # 22-AS-20231211123251. LPA met with administrator Kian Pascual and explained the reason for the report. During the inspection, LPA Cortez observed the following deficiencies. At 9:47 a.m., the LPA observed prescribed Tobramycin-dexameth Ophth medication, earwax removal aid and Benadryl itch stopping gel in resident room #1 unsecured and accessible to residents in care. At 10:01 a.m., the LPA observed MAREE keratin & vitamins superfood hair complex leave-in serum capsules, triple antibiotic ointment and a pair of scissors in an unlocked staff room. At 10:05 a.m., the LPA observed prescribed Triamcinolone .1% cream medication, Calmoseptine ointment, and Theraworx relief for muscle cramps foam in resident room #6 unsecured and accessible to residents. At 10:06 a.m., the LPA observed prescribed Triamcinolone 0.1% ointment medication, Neosporin, Tinacin athletes foot cream, refresh tears in resident room #7 unsecured and accessible to residents in care. At 10:14 a.m., the LPA observed Severe Cold & Flu maximum strength medication, and prescribed Debrox earwax removal kit inside the kitchen refrigerator unsecured and accessible to residents in care. At 10:20 a.m., the LPA observed prescribed Dorzolamide-Timolol eye drops, prescribed Latanoprost 0.005% solution, and Cranberry liquid herbal supplement inside the unlocked garage unsecured and accessible to residents in care. The LPA also observed several grooming and hygiene items throughout the facility. The facility serves residents with dementia who are at risk if they have direct access to personal grooming and hygiene items per their Physicians report. Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted and copy of the report and appeal rights provided .

Citations

5 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

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Maintenance and Operation 87303 (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the three resident rooms and the living room were missing window blinds, restrooms were not clean and sanitary and facility had expired food which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • Assist residents with self-administered medication

    Type A 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care(a)(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by; Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as based on a medication audit and record review R1 did not receive there medication as prescribed which poses an immediate health and safety risk to R1 in care.

  • Record centrally stored prescriptions and refill data

    Type B 87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h) (6)The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained for at least one year and includes:…… This requirement is not met as evidenced by; Based on observations and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee failed properly document R1 and R3’s medications on the CSMDR which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • Fire approval and staff access to unlock systems

    87705 (f)(2) Care of Persons with Dementia (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication... vitamins....This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the license did not comply with the section cited above as the LPA observed medications in the facility accessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87705(g)(1)Type A

    87705(g)(1) Care of Persons with Dementia. … Residents with dementia shall be allowed to keep personal grooming and hygiene items … unless there is evidence to substantiate that the resident cannot safely manage the items. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply in the section cited above for two residents (R1,R4), which poses an immediate health and safety risk to resident in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 12, 2023 inspection of STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY II?

This was an other inspection of STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY II on December 12, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to STERLING SENIOR COMMUNITY II on December 12, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance and Operation 87303 (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. This re..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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