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Inspection visit

Complaint

VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARELicense 3427009192 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During this investigation, it was determined the facility did not seek timely medical attention for R1's mobility care needs. The facility staff did not initiate the replacement of R1's hoyer lift and did not seek medical attention after acknowledging their inability to meet R1's mobility needs. Additionally, the facility did provide comfortable accommodation, as the facility was not able to provide adequate mobility care to R1 resulting in R1 not be transferred out of their bed and being confined to their bed. Basic Care deficiency was cited on November 10, 2022, and a plan of correction (POC) was implemented. Therefore, Basic Care citation will not be cited on this complaint. Please see November 10, 2022 case management for the citation. Moreover, an immediate and health and safety risk civil penalty was given on November 10, 2022. As a result of this investigation, the Department finds these allegations to be Substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Deficiencies cited on the LIC 9099-D page, per Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the 9099 report, LIC 9099-D page, and appeal rights were given to 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.

  • Provide assistance for residents medical needs

    87465(a)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care: A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The licensee shall provide assistance in meeting necessary medical and dental needs. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and file review, the facility was not able to meet R1's mobility care needs, and did not develop a plan to meet R1's mobility needs and did not follow up with R1' hoyer lift needs. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to R1.

  • Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

    87468.1(a)(2) Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations... This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observation and file review, the facility did not provide a safe and comfortable accommodation to R1, as staff were not able to transfer R1 out of bed and was confined to their bed. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to R1.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 17, 2022 inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on November 17, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on November 17, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465(a)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care: A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each..."

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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