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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

NORTHERNCARE FACILITYLicense 3427008056 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood arrived at the facility unannounced on 5/29/24 to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the inspection tool. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are four bedrooms and one bathroom for resident use. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished, with appropriate bedding and lighting. The bathroom was in sanitary condition and properly maintained. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply on cite. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be operational in the care home. First aid kit is maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA reviewed six (6) resident files and two (2) staff file. Facility has a current copy of certificate of liability insurance and LPA obtained a copy. As a result of today's inspection, deficiencies are being cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Civil penalties were assessed as a result of today's visit. Deficiencies are listed on 809-D pages. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Signatures on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents.

Citations

6 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

    Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not ensure that fire extinguisher was serviced and fire exits were unobstructed, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not ensure that the premises was clean, safe and sanitary in the garage, backyard area, living room area, and kitchen refrigerator, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not ensure that water temperatures were controlled and maintained at not less than 105 degrees F and not more than 120 degrees F when hot water was measured at 127 degrees F, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty in the amount of $250 was assessed for repeat violation.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not ensure that chemical, tools, and other items that could pose a danger to residents if readily available were locked and inaccessible to residents in the kitchen, bathroom, garage, and backyard area, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Based on LPA's observations and records reviewed, facility did not ensure that one (1) of six (6) residents had an LIC 602A on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. A civil penalty in the amount of $250 was assessed for repeat violation.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not ensure that medications were locked and inaccessible to the residents in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 29, 2024 inspection of NORTHERNCARE FACILITY?

This was a inspection inspection of NORTHERNCARE FACILITY on May 29, 2024. 6 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to NORTHERNCARE FACILITY on May 29, 2024?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (4 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observations, the facility did not ensure that fire extinguisher was serviced and fire exits were unobstr..."

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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