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ALMOND HEIGHTSLicense 342700525
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

***Report continued from 9099..... Allegation- Staff mistreated the resident in care. Unfounded The Department conducted record review, interviews with staff and residents to investigate the allegation. From record review, it was learnt that resident, R1 was behind with their co-payment with facility and first reminder notice regarding that was given to R1 on 07/12/24 which indicated that R1’s pending balance was $5464.80 . Furthermore, facility staff followed up with R1 on 08/16/24 regarding this matter and R1 was given verbal reminder only and written second notice regarding pending payment was given to R1 on 08/20/24. Four (4) staff interviews indicated that staff was only discussing R1s pending payment issue with R1 on 08/16/24 in a professional manner and did not mistreat R1 in any manner. During resident, R1’S interview, R1 indicated that they were upset during payment issue discussion which occurred on 08/16/24 and took that meeting in negative manner but realized later that facility staff were doing their job and did not mistreat R1 and were fine at the facility. Based on gathered information, this allegation was found to be UNFOUNDED. Allegation- Illegal Eviction. Unfounded The Department conducted record review , interviews with staff and residents to investigate the allegation. From record review, it was learnt that resident, R1 was behind with their co-payment with facility and first reminder notice regarding that was given to R1 on 07/12/24 which indicated that R1’s pending balance was $5464.80 . Furthermore, facility staff followed up with R1 on 08/16/24 regarding this matter and R1 was given verbal reminder only and written second notice regarding pending payment was given to R1 on 08/20/24. Four (4) staff interviews indicated that staff was only discussing R1s pending payment issue with R1 on 08/16/24 and there was no Eviction Notice issued to R1. During resident, R1’S interview, R1 indicated that they have received two notices from facility regarding their pending co-payment balance , first one on 07/12/24 and second one on 08/20/24 but facility did not issue any Eviction Notice to them, Based on gathered information this allegation was found to be UNFOUNDED. A finding that the allegations are Unfounded means that the allegations are false, could not have happened, and/or is without a reasonable basis. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report has been provided to facility.

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.

  • 80075(b)(5)(B)Type A

    80075 -Health Related Services (b)(5)(B) - Once ordered by the physician the medication is given according to the physician's directions.... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review from the facility, it was observed that on 09/19/24, resident, R1 was given medications, Calcium Citrate 250mg- 2 tablets, Simvastatin 20mg-1 tablet and Memantine 10 mg- 1 tablet by mistake from staff and these medications were not ordered by R1s physician which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the October 2, 2024 inspection of ALMOND HEIGHTS?

This was a complaint inspection of ALMOND HEIGHTS on October 2, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to ALMOND HEIGHTS on October 2, 2024?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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