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Inspection visit

Follow-up

FIRST CHOICE SENIOR LIVINGLicense 3318805664 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/27/22 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) David Cuevas and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Deborah Mullen arrived at the residence to check on the Health and Safety of residents. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Licensee, Montano Recinto and explained the purpose of the visit, who allowed entry. During visit LPA’s conducted a record review of resident files, reviewed resident medications and conducted an inspection of the facility. The following are deficiencies that were identify. · Front door has a keyed dead bolt, which LPA’s observed being locked by staff. · Fire Safety concerns- LPA’s observed a hall closet and a pantry next to kitchen being used as staff bedrooms. · Medication Issues- LPA’s observed medication being dispensed from a daily pill container instead of from the prescription container. · Client records- Records were incomplete missing several required documents, as well as physicians report missing responsible parties’ signatures. Based on observations and records review the facility will be cited deficiencies and civil penalties accessed. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Montano Recinto were this report, LIC 9099D, and appeal rights were reviewed with and provided to Mr. Recinto.

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.

  • 87203Type A

    Fire Safety: All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic...This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: During a facility inspection on 1/27/2022, LPA's observed a hall closet and the kitchen pantry being used as staff bedrooms. This poses a potential health and safety risk.

  • 87465(h)(5)Type B

    (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(5)Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.This requirement is not met evidence by: LPA observed Resident #6's medications to be stored in a daily pill container rather than the prescription bottle. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(6)Type A

    (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:6) To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night...This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: During visit to facility on 1/27/2022, LPA's observed the front door to have a keyed deadbolt prevently individuals from exiting the facility.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87506(a)Type B

    87506(a) Resident Records. A separate, complete, and current record shall be maintained for each resident in the facility, readily available to facility staff and to licensing agency staff and shall contained specified information.This requirement was not met evidence by: Based on a review of resident records, Resident #1 through #5 were incomplete and missing required documents. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87465(h)(6)Type A

    Incidential Medical and Dental Care: (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (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 was not met evidence by: During a review of residents file no record of centrally stored resident prescriptions were observed for resident #1, 2, 3,4,&5.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 27, 2022 inspection of FIRST CHOICE SENIOR LIVING?

This was a other inspection of FIRST CHOICE SENIOR LIVING on January 27, 2022. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FIRST CHOICE SENIOR LIVING on January 27, 2022?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Fire Safety: All facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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