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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

ALMOND HEIGHTSLicense 3427005251 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived at the facility unannounced on 09/23/25 to conduct a case management inspection to follow up on a recent AWOL for R1 at the facility. LPA met with Administrator Stephen MacDonald and explained the purpose of the visit. R1’s AWOL Incident- The facility submitted a completed Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC624) on 09/15/25 regarding resident (R1) leaving the facility unattended on 09/12/25 , at approximately 1430. Per incident report, R1 was brought back to the facility uninjured by neighbor. Facility notified R1s doctor and family regarding this AWOL incident. R1's physician's report dated 01/14/25 indicates that resident has diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and cannot leave the facility unassisted. Although no injuries resulted from R1s AWOL incident, R1s LIC602 indicated they were unable to leave the facility unassisted. Facility staff did not provide care and supervision for R1 resulting in R1 leaving the facility unassisted. Based on gathered information, violations are cited today per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Deficiencies issued are noted on the LIC809D. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report, appeal rights have been provided .

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.

  • 87411Type A

    87411 Personnel Requirements - General (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs.This requirement is not met as evidenced by; Based on record review and interviews, it was concluded that resident, R1 was able to AWOL from the facility, unassisted on 09/12/25 , which poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of residents in care.

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What happened during the September 23, 2025 inspection of ALMOND HEIGHTS?

This was a other inspection of ALMOND HEIGHTS on September 23, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ALMOND HEIGHTS on September 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87411 Personnel Requirements - General (a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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