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PALMS RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 3060060711 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During their interview, Staff 1 (S1) stated medication had not been administered due to R3 being in the hospital. Upon review of R3’s medication, medication was observed to no longer be in the prescription bubble pack issued by the pharmacy. Upon medication review for R4, LPA observed routine medication was not administered on January 12, 2025, nor on January 19, 2025. R4’s MAR was left blank on January 12, 2025, but was signed off by staff on January 19, 2025, despite medication having not been administered and observed to still be inside the prescription bubble pack issued by the pharmacy. Per R5’s MAR, two routine medications were not administered on January 27, 2025 and five of seven PRN medications were not observed. During their interview, S2 stated medication has been administered and signature had been overlooked by staff. During their interview, S1 indicated five of the seven PRNs for R5 were currently awaiting refill and not available for review. Based on staff interviews and records review, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. A deficiency is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided at the end today's inspection.

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.

  • 1569.2(c)Type A

    "Care and supervision" means the facility assumes responsibility for... ongoing assistance with activities of daily living without which the resident’s physical health, mental health, safety or welfare would be endangered.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on staff interviews and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as residents' medication is being mismangaged, which poses an immiedate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 29, 2025 inspection of PALMS RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a complaint inspection of PALMS RETIREMENT CENTER on January 29, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PALMS RETIREMENT CENTER on January 29, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: ""Care and supervision" means the facility assumes responsibility for... ongoing assistance with activities of daily livi..."

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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