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AVATAR RETIREMENT HOMELicense 3364250301 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Javier Prieto and LPA Eldin Serrano arrived at the facility to delivery findings to the listed allegations. LPA met with house manager Angel Sanchez and explained the nature of the visit. The investigation, conducted by Department staff consisted of interviews with relevant parties, and file reviews revealed that the administrator called 911 due to Resident 1 (R1) having a fast heart rate. R1 was admitted to the hospital on 2/4/2020, and discharged back to the facility on 2/6/2020, on hospice. Hospital documents indicates that R1 was dehydrated. Based on the LPAs interviews, and review of documents the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. An exit interview was conducted where this report, LIC 9099D, and appeal rights were discussed with and provided to the house manager.

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.

  • 87705(c)(3)(A)Type A

    CARE OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA Licensees who accept residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring:(3)on-the-job training to staff who provide direct care.(A) which should include, but not limited to, knowledge about hydration.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure that Resident 1 (R1) remained hydrated. Hospital discharge documents dated 2/6/20 indicates R1 was dehydrated.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the August 28, 2024 inspection of AVATAR RETIREMENT HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of AVATAR RETIREMENT HOME on August 28, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AVATAR RETIREMENT HOME on August 28, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "CARE OF PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA Licensees who accept residents with dementia shall be responsible for ensuring:(3)on-the-j..."

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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