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Incident investigation

ESTHER CARE HOMELicense 3427006382 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/4/2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cassie Yang arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit regarding an incident report the Department received on 5/3/2023. LPA met with caregiver, Tarachin Elliot, and explained the purpose of the visit. Caregiver then contacted Administrator (Admin), Charles Eguavoen, who arrived to the facility shortly afterwards. The facility is currently licensed for (6) non-ambulatory, hospice waiver of 2. During today's visit, there are (3) residents, and no residents on hospice services. At LPA's arrival, LPA observed the fire door on the right wing to be propped open with a door stopper from the bottom. LPA observed caregiver removing it prior to Admin's arrival. During today's visit, LPA and Admin discussed the importance of contacting emergency medical services when a resident is injured and/or falls. Additionally, LPA provided Admin a copy of CCR 87203 Fire Safety. As a result of today's inspection, deficiencies were cited. Civil penalty assessed. Please see LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report and appeal rights was left at the facility.

Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 87203Type A

    87203 Fire SafetyAll facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the protection of life and property against fire and panic. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee did not ensure facility was in compliance as LPA observed the fire door located on the right wing to be propped open with a door stopper, which poses an immediate risk to the residents in care.

  • 87465(a)(2)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: (2) The licensee shall provide assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs. This includes transportation which may be limited to the nearest available medical or dental facility which will meet the resident's need. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Licensee did not ensure residents in care received medical attention in a timely manner as LPA was informed R1 fell at 3:35 AM and dislclosed her back hurts, but was not sent to the emergency room until approximately 7:15AM, which poses an immediately risk to the residents in care.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 4, 2023 inspection of ESTHER CARE HOME?

This was a other inspection of ESTHER CARE HOME on May 4, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ESTHER CARE HOME on May 4, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87203 Fire SafetyAll facilities shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal..."

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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