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COTTAGES AT HEMETLicense 3318000551 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennifer Semin conducted an unannounced visit to deliver the findings for the above complaint allegation. LPA met with Administrator, Cristina Miller. The investigation consisted of interviews, observations and records review. In regard to the allegation, Facility has mold in walk-in refrigerator. Reporting Party (RP) stated there was mold present in the walk-in refrigerator while RP was on staff at the facility in August 2020. Staff 1 (S1) stated the walk in did have an ongoing mold problem. S1 provided documents dated November 2021 and March 2022 for repairs to the walk in.. S1 stated prior to that kitchen staff did not indicate there was a mold issue. S1 did not discover the mold issue until new staff alerted S1 to the problem. Staff 2 (S2) stated there was mold present in the walk in in January 2022 through March 2022. LPA observed the walk in refrigerator to be free of mold. Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. An exit interview was conducted where this report (LIC 9099 & LIC 9099C) was discussed with the Ms. Miller.

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.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Personnel Requirements - General:Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, & competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. In facilities licensed for sixteen or more, sufficient support staff shall be employed to ensure provision of personal assistance and care as required in Section 87608, Postural Supports. Additional staff shall be employed as necessary to perform office work, cooking, house cleaning, laundering, and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Kitchen staff did not report, to management, of potentially dangerous mold in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator. This poses a health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the May 12, 2022 inspection of COTTAGES AT HEMET?

This was a complaint inspection of COTTAGES AT HEMET on May 12, 2022. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to COTTAGES AT HEMET on May 12, 2022?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personnel Requirements - General:Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, & competent to provide ..."

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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