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SIERRA PINES GUEST HOMELicense 3355300631 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Brown interviewed S1 and S1 confirmed to LPA Brown that S1 is R1's POA. S1 revealed to LPA Brown that S1's unaware that a facility staff's not allowed as POA for a resident. LPA Brown reviewed R1's facility documents and LPA Brown observed R1's signed and notarized durable Power of Attorney assigning S1 as R1's POA on 10/18/2022. Based on LPA Brown’s observations and interviews and review of records, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation Facility staff is serving as resident's power of attorney is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6, Health and Safety Code) is being cited on the attached LIC9099D. An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC9099, LIC9099D, and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to staff Carmencita Fajardo.

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.

  • 1569.269(a)(29)(C)Type A

    1569.269 Enumerated rights; severability (a) Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following rights: (29)To manage their financial affairs. A licensee shall not require residents to deposit their personal funds with the licensee. Except as provided in approved continuing care agreements, a licensee, or a spouse, domestic partner, relative, or employee of a licensee, shall not do any of the following: (C) Serve as an agent for a resident under any general or special power of attorney. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above by alowing Staff #1 (S1) as Resident #1 (R1) Power of Attorney as evidenced of Signed and Notarized Power of Attorney with date 10/18/2022 which pose an immediate health, safety and personal rights risks to resident in care.

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What happened during the April 11, 2024 inspection of SIERRA PINES GUEST HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of SIERRA PINES GUEST HOME on April 11, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SIERRA PINES GUEST HOME on April 11, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "1569.269 Enumerated rights; severability (a) Residents of residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of ..."

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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