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Inspection visit

complaint

MERCY HOMELicense 3364236091 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

For allegation, Facility staff are not meeting resident's hygiene needs: Interviews with the Administrator and the residents revealed that the resident’s hygiene needs are being met by the staff. The staff denied neglecting the resident’s hygiene needs. The facility staff assists with hygiene care such as bathing, grooming, changing clothing, and incontinence care. The residents are bathed based on their individual bathing schedule. The resident’s diapers are checked every two (2) hours by the staff. If a resident needs additional diaper changes, it is done as needed. The residents are groomed when they are showered as well as when needed. The residents clothing is changed daily and or as needed. For allegation, Licensee would not provide a resident’s representative with a copy of the admission agreement: Interviews with the Administrator and R1’s responsible party revealed that R1’s responsible party was given a copy of the admissions agreement. Overall, there was not enough evidence to collaborate the allegations listed above. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the three (3) allegations listed above are deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaints are UNSUBSTANTIATED means although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur. During today’s visit, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC9099) was discussed and provided to Administrator Mercillina Ajunwa, along with a copy of the appeal rights. Based on evidence obtained during the investigation, the allegation listed above is deemed SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint is SUBSTANTIATED means that the allegation is valid because of the preponderance of evidence the standard has been met. During today’s visit, one (1) deficiency 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 Mercillina Ajunwa, along with a copy of the appeal rights.

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.

  • 1569.655(a)Type B

    HSC1569.655 (a) If a licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly increases the rates of fees for residents or makes increases in any of its rate structures for services, the licensee shall provide no less than 60 days' prior written notice to the residents or the residents' representatives setting forth the amount of the increase, the reason for the increase, and a general description of the additional costs, except for an increase in the rate due to a change in the level of care of the resident. This subdivision shall not apply to optional services that are provided by individuals, professionals, or organizations under a separate fee-for-service arrangement with residents. Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above evidenced by not providing the resident with a sixty (60) notice of rate increase which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 25, 2023 inspection of MERCY HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of MERCY HOME on October 25, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MERCY HOME on October 25, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "HSC1569.655 (a) If a licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly increases the rates of fees for residents o..."

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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