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Complaint

PALM VALLEY CARE ILicense 3427007351 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Interview with AD revealed that S1 is in training and is not currently associated to this facility and has no background clearance to work at this facility. Review of Guardian confirms S1 is not associated to this facility. Interview with AD confirmed that the other staff (S2) went out of the facility and the other staff (S3) was at a personal appointment. Upon arrival to this facility , there was no staff on duty except for S1 who was not cleared to work at this facility. Therefore the allegation that staff do not have adequate staffing has been SUBSTANTIATED. A finding that the complaint allegation is Substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiencies are cited on the 9099D during this visit. Licensee was provided a copy of their rights (LIC9058) and their signature acknowledges receipt of these rights. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided. {2 OF 2}

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.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the regulation noted above. During inspection of the kitchen, visiting LPAs observed the medication cabinet to be unlocked and medications were accessible to residents in care which poses an inmeediate health, safety, and pesonal risks to persons in care.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

    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 b: Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the regulation cited above. Upon arrival at the facility, there were no qualified staff members on duty, except for one individual who was not authorized to work at this location. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal risks to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 8, 2025 inspection of PALM VALLEY CARE I?

This was a complaint inspection of PALM VALLEY CARE I on May 8, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to PALM VALLEY CARE I on May 8, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than emp..."

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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