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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

GOLDEN LEGACY ELDERLY CARE IIILicense 3427011754 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/14/24 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould conducted a case management deficiencies inspection to address deficiencies observed while conducting a complaint investigation. LPA met with Licensee, Diana Garcia to discuss the inspection. LPA observed the facility is not disposing of resident's used syringes in a manner consistent with title 22 regulations, LPA observed a overflowing syringe container and used syringes in an unlocked cabinet near the living room. LPA was made aware of an aggressive act by a resident against a staff member. LPA was informed the resident attacked a staff member (S1) in September 2024 and no report was provided to the department. The facility did not meet title 22 regulations for reporting requirements. LPA conducted file review for all residents and observed several residents diagnosed with dementia with identified behaviors of inappropriate behaviors, wandering and aggressiveness. LPA reviewed the current staff schedule and did not observe an overnight staff member available to meet residents needs. Per LPAs review of records and resident needs, LPA has determined the facility does require an awake and on duty overnight staff member. LPA has determined the number of violations and the nature of the violations have demonstrated the administrator has not completed the duties of an administrator and has not demonstrated the knowledge and ability to remain in compliance of title 22 regulations. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, the follow deficiencies are cited during todays inspection. A copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.

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.

  • 87211(a)(1)(D)Type A

    Reporting Requirements: A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for the resident within seven days of the occurrence of any of the events specified in (A) through (D) below...Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident, such as psychological abuse of a resident by staff or other residents, or unexplained absence of any resident. This requirement was not met as evidenced by unreported incidents including a resident's agressive acts against staff and inapropraite actions by staff inluding verbal abuse wich poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • Conformance with applicable laws and regulations

    Administrator - Qualifications and Duties: Knowledge of and ability to conform to the applicable laws, rules and regulations. This requirement was not met as evidenced by the number and serious nature of the violations identified during the inspection including personal rights, reporting requirements, staff's conduct inimical to the health safety and well-being of residents in care which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • Right to freedom from abuse and neglect

    Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities: To be free from neglect, financial exploitation, involuntary seclusion, punishment, humiliation, intimidation, and verbal, mental, physical, or sexual abuse. This requirement was not met as evidenced by statements on audio recordings obtained during the inspection where staff S2 verbally abused resident R1 wich poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights violation to the residents in care.

  • Maintain cleanliness and prevent incontinence odors

    Managed Incontinence: Ensuring that incontinent residents are kept clean and dry and that the facility remains free of odors from incontinence. this requirement was not met as evidenced by audio recordings in which staff S2 is overheard making statements that she smelled R1 had soiled self the prior evening and did not assist resident until the following morning which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87470(a)(3)(B)Type A

    Infection Control Requirements: A syringe and needle shall only be used once per injection on one resident and then properly disposed of in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5193. this requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observations of syringes disposed of in an unlocked cabinet some in an overflowing syringe container and other syringes just placed in the cabinet which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87705(c)(4)(A)Type B

    Care of Persons with Dementia: In addition to requirements specified in Section 87415, Night Supervision, a facility with fewer than 16 residents shall have at least one night staff person awake and on duty if any resident with dementia is determined through a pre-admission appraisal, reappraisal or observation to require awake night supervision. This requirement was not met as evidence by: LPA review of resident files and identified needs for night supervision and the staff schedule with no identified overnight staff which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 14, 2024 inspection of GOLDEN LEGACY ELDERLY CARE III?

This was an other inspection of GOLDEN LEGACY ELDERLY CARE III on November 14, 2024. 4 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GOLDEN LEGACY ELDERLY CARE III on November 14, 2024?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (3 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Reporting Requirements: A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible for th..."

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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