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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

DESERT HOPE ELDERLY CARELicense 3318813782 citations on this visit
2 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. Resident record review began- Four (4) 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. 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 113.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in the laundry room. 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. One (1) sliding door window screen torn. Food Service- Food supply meets the requirement 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 began review of employee records- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current. (Continued on next page) (Continued on next page) 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 10/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 09/18/2024. There are no firearms stored at the facility, there is a pool observed with a minimum 5 ft. wrought iron perimeter gate. Resident rooms #2 and #3 are private rooms, #4 and #5 are shared rooms. Room #4 was not set up as a shared room LPA allocated time to prepare this report for delivery. Based on the information received during this visit today, there were two (2) deficiencies that is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report, LIC 809D and Appeal Rights was reviewed with and a copy provided to the facility representative at the time of the exit interview.

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.

  • 87307(a)(2)Type B

    Based on LPA Delgado's observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in resident room#4 was set-up for one resident, licensed as a shared room which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(c)Type B

    Based on LPA Delgado's observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in sliding door window screen was torn which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 17, 2024 inspection of DESERT HOPE ELDERLY CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of DESERT HOPE ELDERLY CARE on October 17, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DESERT HOPE ELDERLY CARE on October 17, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA Delgado's observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in resident r..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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