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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/19/26 at 1:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould conducted an unannounced Case Management deficiencies inspection to address deficiencies observed while conducting a complaint investigation. Upon arrival, LPA observed the sliding gate in front of the facility was closed in a manner that prevents residents from easily opening the sliding gate and preventing residents from leaving the facility property or exiting the property in cases of emergency. LPA Gould also observed bedroom #3's door has windows with no blinds or curtains to provide privacy for the two residents who share the bedroom. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, the following deficiencies are cited. An immediate civil penalty was also issued during today's inspection. Exit Interview Conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights were 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.

  • 87468.1(a)(6)Type A

    Freedom to leave and not be locked in

    Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities: To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into any room, building, or on facility premises by day or night. This does not prohibit a licensee from establishing house rules, such as locking doors at night to protect residents, or barring windows against intruders, with permission from the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of the facility gate continuing to be manipulated in a way that prevents the gate from being opened as designed which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87468.2(a)(1)Type A

    Right to personal privacy in daily care

    Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities: To have a reasonable level of personal privacy in accommodations, medical treatment, personal care and assistance, visits, communications, telephone conversations, use of the Internet, and meetings of resident and family groups. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of the bedroom door for Bedroom #3 has a window with no coverings and the residents who share the bedroom have no privacy in their bedroom which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the February 19, 2026 inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE?

This was an other inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on February 19, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE on February 19, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities: To leave or depart the facility at any time and to not be locked into a..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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