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Inspection visit

complaint

SUN CITY GARDENSLicense 3318813581 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(continued from 9099) LPA interviewed six (6) staff and four (4) of six (6) staff stated they were aware of the pest issue and those staff stated that the facility has addressed the pest issue since. LPA interviewed eight (8) residents and five (5) of eight (8) residents were able to corroborate the allegations. LPA took tour of common areas in building 100, 200, and 300 and rooms 251, 252, 253, 255, 270, 275, 278, 134, 119 and 381. During the tour of the rooms, LPA observed and took pictures of dead bed bugs or insects in the base boards in the closets of room 251 and room 275. LPA did not observed any living bedbugs, insects, mice or other pests in any other rooms or areas inspected by LPA The facility has ongoing contract with Orkin Pest control and LPA reviewed and obtained copies of service reports dated 10/28/2024 (treatment of bed bugs room 251), 11/01/2024 (treatment of bedbugs room 251),11/06/2024 (inspection of room 251 (treatment for mice upstairs building 200 and 300), 11/14/2024 (treatment for mice, rooms 251, 275 for bedbugs), 12/04/2024 (inspection for bed bugs, rooms 251, 272), 12/18/2024 (treatment for bedbugs, rooms 251, 252, 255) 01/17/2025 (treated room 251 for bed bugs-found no living ones), 1/29/2025 (Inspection only), 01/22/2025 (follow-up treatment for bed bugs, rooms 251,253, 255, 314,316, 381, 385, 387, 389, 388, 378, 339, 333, 328, 312, 310, 308), 01/24/2025 (inspection, removal of trapped mice and recommendations) 02/06/2024 (K9 inspection of rooms 251, 252, 253, 254. Live activity found in units 252, 253, 254), 02/28/2025 (first day of heat treatment for bed bugs and termites for rooms 251, 252, 253, 255, 254, 256 and the lower 6 units under those on second day of treatment), 03/26/2025 (invoice for termite heat). The treatment is ongoing and facility will be required to provide proof that the all the pest have been eradicated from the entire facility. There is sufficient evidence to support the allegation. Based on LPA’s observations, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be substantiated. California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1), are being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Business Manager Barbara Guzman.

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.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by LPA observed room 251 had dead bedbugs inside the closet by the baseboards and room 275 had evidence of dead insects behind the drawer and by the closet doors. Some residents corroborated the allegation and staff stated they have been addressing the pest issue which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the April 12, 2025 inspection of SUN CITY GARDENS?

This was a complaint inspection of SUN CITY GARDENS on April 12, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SUN CITY GARDENS on April 12, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance ..."

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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