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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ESTHER CARE HOMELicense 3427006384 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 9/17/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cassie Yang and Graham Gunby arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a required annual inspection utilizing the CARE tool. LPAs met with caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit, who then contacted Administrator who then arrived to the facility shortly afterwards. LPAs and Administrator conducted a tour of the interior of the facility to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured included but not limited to: five residents room, one staff room, two bathrooms, kitchen and the common areas. LPAs observed medications present on S1's counter by room entrance. LPAs were informed room cannot be locked because there is no key. Medications were immediately relocated by Administrator. LPAs conducted a medication audit and found R1's tylenol to be expired, additionally, LPAs observed two medications present without a physician order on file. File review was conducted and LPAs observed S1 to not have LIC 503 and/or negative TB result present on file. LPAs further observed R1's LIC 602A to be out of date, needing annual assessment. Emergency Disaster Plan reviewed. LPAs informed Administrator document should be reviewed and updated annually. LPAs and Administrator discussed fire and earthquake drill are to be conducted quarterly. A copy of CCR Title 22 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia. As a result of today's visit, deficiencies observed. Please see LIC 809-Ds. Exit interview and a copy of the report and appeal rights provided.

Citations

4 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.

  • 87465(a)(4)Type A

    Based on medication audit, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed Tylenol to be expired with date of 06/14, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed multiple bottles of medication in S1's room which door was unable to be locked which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(5)Type B

    Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R1's LIC 602 indicated dementia but has not been reassessed in 2024 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(a)(11)Type B

    Based on file review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as S1's file did not have LIC503 and/or TB testing which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 17, 2024 inspection of ESTHER CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of ESTHER CARE HOME on September 17, 2024. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ESTHER CARE HOME on September 17, 2024?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on medication audit, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed Tylenol to be expir..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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