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complaint

SUN CITY GARDENSLicense 3318813582 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

(continued from LIC 9099-A) Regarding the allegation that Staff spoke inappropriately to resident, it was alleged that S1 threatened Resident #1 (R1). LPA's interview with four (4) staff today revealed that R1's first language was not English and could be misconstrued as aggressive but that was S1's normal voice. Four (4) out of four (4) staff interviewed stated that they did not witness R1 threatening or spoke inappropriately to any resident. LPA's interview with seven (7) residents or more than 10% of current census revealed that seven (7) out of seven (7) residents did not experience or witness R1 threatening any resident. Regarding the allegation that Staff do not ensure that residents are hydrated, it was alleged that Resident #1 (R1) was screaming and needed water. LPA's record review revealed that R1 was admitted at the facility on 04/10/24 and passed away on 05/24/24. LPA's interview with four (4) staff today revealed that they always make sure that all residents have access to and provide drinking water to all residents. LPA's interview with seven (7) residents today or more than 10% of the current census revealed that seven (7) out of seven (7) residents stated that they do not have issues with drinking water and were provided by the staff all the time. Regarding the allegation that Staff did not ensure that residents' incontinence needs were met, it was alleged that R1 was screaming due to being soaked wet for a long period of time. LPA attempted to interview the staff that may have witnessed the incident but the staff no longer works here. LPA's interview with five (5) incontinent residents today between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM revealed that five (5) out of five (5) residents were being changed regularly three (3) to four (4) times a day. Based on the information gathered during this visit and prior visit, these allegations are deemed unsubstantiated at this time. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued. (continued from LIC 9099) Regarding the allegation that Staff do not ensure that residents' showering needs are met, it was alleged that residents are not getting showers as scheduled. LPA Shaw Ross' interview with three (3) staff on 05/28/25 and LPA's interview today between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM with four (4) staff revealed that five (5) out seven (7) staff stated that due to lack of staff, they were unable to perform their duties as they should because each staff was attending to twenty three (23) to twenty six (26) residents during their shift. LPA's record review today between 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM revealed that one (1) caregiver is assigned to each floor at the Assisted Living (AL) section with a current census of forty-five (45) residents at twenty-seven (27) residents on the second floor and eighteen (18) residents on the first floor. LPA Shaw Ross' interview with three (3) residents on 05/28/24 and LPA's interview today with seven (7) residents or more than 10% of current census revealed that four (4) out of ten (10) residents interviewed stated that staff were unable to do their showers on schedule. Regarding the allegation that Staff do not ensure that residents are provided laundry services, it was alleged that residents were not getting their clothes laundered. LPA Shaw Ross' interview with three (3) staff on 05/28/25 and LPA's interview today between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM with four (4) staff revealed that five (5) out seven (7) staff stated that due to lack of staff, they were unable to perform their duties as they should because each staff was attending to twenty three (23) to twenty six (26) residents during their shift. LPA's record review today between 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM revealed that one (1) caregiver is assigned to each floor at the Assisted Living (AL) section with a current census of forty-five (45) residents at twenty-seven (27) residents on the second floor and eighteen (18) residents on the first floor. LPA Shaw Ross' interview with three (3) residents on 05/28/24 and LPA's interview today with seven (7) residents or more than 10% of current census revealed that five (5) out of ten (10) residents interviewed stated that staff were unable to do their laundry as scheduled. Based on the information gathered during this and prior visit, these allegations are deemed substantiated at this time. Citation issued. Appeal rights discussed and given. Exit interview conducted. Copy of this report issued.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87464(f)(1)Type A

    Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Codesection 1569.2(c).This requirement is not met as evidenced by:Based on LPAs interview with staff and residents, licenssee did not ensure that the facility has enough staff to perforn care and supervision to residents, this poses an immediate health and safety and personal rights risk to the residents in care.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs......This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPAs record review and interviews, licensee did not ensure that the facility has sufficient staffing to provide the necessary services, this poses an immediate health and safety risk to the residents in care.

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What happened during the June 7, 2025 inspection of SUN CITY GARDENS?

This was a complaint inspection of SUN CITY GARDENS on June 7, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SUN CITY GARDENS on June 7, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Codesection 1569.2(c).This requirement is n..."

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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