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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

On 10/06/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Talwinder Bains arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management visit regarding an incident that occurred around 09/16/25. LPA met with Administrator Stephen Macdonald and staff LVN, Eva Bowlin and explained reason for visit. Incident Report (LIC 624) submitted by facility on 09/26/25 to CCL stated that resident, R1 did not receive their prescribed medication Carbamazepine ER 400mg tab 8am, 8pm dose on 09/17/25 and 09/18/25 as facility ran out for this medication for R1 per their physician’s order. Record review and staff interviews indicated that staff did not notice till 09/15/25 morning that R1 has no medication to administer and contacted R1s pharmacy to refill the medication. Facility notified R1s physician and responsible party regarding this matter. Based on incident report, staff interviews and medication record review from the facility, It was determined that facility did not administer prescribed medication to R1 which poses a immediate health and safety risks to residents in care. Based on gathered information, deficiencies are cited per pursuit to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87465(a)(4) and documented on the attached LIC809D. Civil penalties may be assessed if facility does not comply with POC requirements which were issued today. The report was reviewed, appeal rights and a copy of this report was left at the 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.

  • 87465(a)(4)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following: (4) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on incident report and staff interview the facility did not provide resident, R1 their medications as prescribed which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 6, 2025 inspection of ALMOND HEIGHTS?

This was a other inspection of ALMOND HEIGHTS on October 6, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ALMOND HEIGHTS on October 6, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care. (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each f..."

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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