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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

SERENITY CARE VILLA - SAGEWOODLicense 3427011293 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at Serenity Care Villa -Sagewood on 11/4/22 at 2:00pm to address deficiencies observed while conducting an unrelated Complaint investigation. Upon reviewing reviewing resident files, LPA observed 2 of 6 residents did not have a medical assessment on file. LPA also observed staff records to be incomplete. LPA observed one staff file to only contain COVID vaccination records and documented training. LPA did not observe Medical Assessment, Criminal record statement, First Aid certificate or signed mandated reporter agreement or employee information. Additionally, When conducting file review LPA observed 1 resident was identified as bedridden. LPA observed the facility fire clearance is only approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents. LPA conducted interviews with two staff members who both attested to resident being unable to reposition in bed without assistance. Based on the information obtained and records reviewed this residents has been confirmed to be bedridden and the facility is not in compliance with the approved fire clearance. The following deficiency is cited per California Code of Regulations, TITLE 22.. Exit interview was conducted facility staff. Appeal Rights were issued, and a copy of this report was left at the home.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Maintain required personnel records for staff

    The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee...This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs review of staff record where LPA observed one staff records only contained COVID vaccinations and hours of training which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87458(a)Type A

    Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission

    Medical Assessment: Prior to a person's acceptance as a resident, the licensee shall obtain and keep on file, documentation of a medical assessment, signed by a physician, made within the last year. The licensee shall be permitted to use the form LIC 602 (Rev. 9/89), Physician's Report, to obtain the medical assessment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs review or resident records which revealed 2 of 6 residents do not have a current medical assessment on file which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to

  • 87606(c)Type A

    Require fire clearance before non-temporary bedridden admission

    Care of Bedridden Residents: To accept or retain a bedridden person, other than for a temporary illness or recovery from surgery, a facility shall obtain and maintain an appropriate fire clearance as specified in Section 87202(a). This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs review of resident records which indicates the facility has a fire clearance for 6 non-ambulatory residents but do not have a fire clearance for a bedridden resident. LPA observed the LIC 602 for 1 resident which indicates the resident is bedridden and staff interviewed confirmed resident is unable to rotate or reposition without assistance which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the November 4, 2022 inspection of SERENITY CARE VILLA - SAGEWOOD?

This was an other inspection of SERENITY CARE VILLA - SAGEWOOD on November 4, 2022. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SERENITY CARE VILLA - SAGEWOOD on November 4, 2022?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee...This ..."

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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