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AMISTAD ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE HOMELicense 3355301576 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

related to assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and did not have a copy of R1 care plan to meet their medical and dental needs. For the allegation, Facility staff leave residents in soiled bedding. During staff interviews, the Administrator stated that they wash residents’ bedding, it often becomes soiled again due to residents wearing soiled clothing. During the facility tour, LPA observed wet bedding and a soiled bedding in the living room couch. For the allegation, Facility staff are not assisting residents with personal hygiene. All staff interviewed stated they have been unable to assist R1 with personal hygiene due to R1’s behaviors. Based on record review the facility staff are incompetent to provide care for R1, LPA found that facility staff had not completed training related to assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with residents with dementia. For the allegation, Facility staff are mismanaging residents' medication. During a medication audit, LPA observed that R1’s PRN medication was not documented on R1’ MAR, that would include resident’s response, reason for administration, and date/time. Additionally, LPA observed loose medication in R1’s container box without original packaging. During staff interviews, the Administrator admitted that PRN medication documentation had not been completed and were unaware of loose medication. For the allegation, Facility staff changed their visitor hours policy. During the facility tour and record review, LPA observed that the posted visitor hours were 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., which did not match the facility’s approved Plan of Operation submitted to Community Care Licensing. The original visitor hours were listed as 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. During staff interviews, the Administrator admitted to changing the facility’s visitor hours. Based on the evidence gathered during today’s investigation, the six (6) allegations listed above are deemed SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaints are SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegations are valid because of the preponderance of evidence the standard has been met. During today’s visit, six (6) deficiencies was cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC9099) and LIC9099D were discussed and provided to Administrator Christopher Garcia, along with a copy of the appeal rights.

Citations

7 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.

  • 87208(a)Type A

    87208Plan of Operation(a) The licensee shall have and maintain a current, written definitive plan of operation for the facility. The licensee shall operate the facility in accordance with the terms specified in the plan of operation and may be cited for not doing.. Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by changing visitor hours which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    87303Maintenance 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. Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by not providing clean bedding which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(1)Type A

    87468.1(a)(2) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities:(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all.. rights:(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable.. equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by not providing safe, healthful, and comfortable accomodations to the residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type A

    87468.2(a)(4) Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities:(a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents.. personal rights: (4) To care, supervision, and services that meet...their needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by not providing care, supervision, services to meet the residents needs which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(1)(A)Type A

    87705 (1)(A)Care of Persons with Dementia(1)(A)Dementia care, including, but not limited to, knowledge about hydration, nutrition, skin care, communication,.. activities, behavioral challenges, the environment, and assisting with activities of daily living; Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by not providing care, supervision, services to meet the residents needs which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(d)(3)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care(d)(3) The date and time the PRN medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the resident's facility record. Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by documenting R1's PRN which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87209(a)(2)Type A

    87209 Program Flexibility (a) (2) A written request for a waiver or exception and substantiating evidence supporting the request shall be submitted in advance to the licensing agency by the applicant or licensee. Based on interviews and record review, the Administrator did not comply with the section cited above by not having a camera inside R1 bedroom which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the September 25, 2025 inspection of AMISTAD ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of AMISTAD ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE HOME on September 25, 2025. 6 citations were issued: 6 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AMISTAD ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE HOME on September 25, 2025?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (6 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87208Plan of Operation(a) The licensee shall have and maintain a current, written definitive plan of operation for the f..."

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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