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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FERN HOME ILicense 3318001424 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility caregiver with LPA identification and business card. Resident record review began- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Employee records review began- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results-1 missing, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current 07/10/2026 Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 115.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities are outside and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals outside in a cabinet. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued from LIC809, Page 1) Food Service- Food supply meets the of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. LPA observed two (2) pilot lights for stove are not working. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation, and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 7/07/2025. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 07/01/2025. LPA observed a gallon of Clorox accessible to clients in care at 10:21 and Ajax cleaner under the restroom sink accessible to clients in care at 10:23. Based on the information received during this visit today, there are four (4) deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report, LIC809D, Appeal Rights was reviewed with Joie Mae at the time of the exit interview and a copy will be emailed with confirmation request. LPA has requested updates to the following documents to be submitted to the CCL by 08/04/2025: LIC 308, LIC500, Copy of liability insurance.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87205(b)Type A

    Based on LPA Delgado's observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the corporation or LLC is suspended with FTB inactive date of 05/01/2025 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on LPA Delgado's observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the kitchen sink appears to be dirty with molding on base of faucet, two (2) pilot lights are not working; staff needs to use a match to turn on, the 2nd bathroom shower has an odor, dirty and baseboard leading into shower is rotting which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on LPA Delgado's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in enclosed area, there was a gallon of Clorox bleach sitting inside a cabinet, Ajax was under the sink inside bathroom #2 that was not secured, locked and accessible to clients which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on LPA Delgado's observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in S1 did not have a Health screening inside file which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 28, 2025 inspection of FERN HOME I?

This was an inspection of FERN HOME I on July 28, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FERN HOME I on July 28, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA Delgado's observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited abov..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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