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Inspection visit

Complaint

VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE IIILicense 3427011921 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA attempted to obtain police reports from Sacramento Police Dept but was unable as request for reports were never returned from the Dept. There is not enough information to corroborate this allegation therefore, the allegation is unsubstantiated. The investigation revealed the preponderance of evidence standards have not been met; therefore, the above allegation is found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED . A finding that the complaint allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED means that although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred Interview with facility staff (S1) stated that the knife that was obtained by resident (R1) was removed from the facility, Resident (R1) was allowed to use the kitchen unassisted, and obtained a knife from the kitchen without facility staff awareness. This was observed not in compliance with Title 22 regulation 87309 (a) Storage Space and Access. As the facility did not ensure that sharp objects were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. As a result, this allegation is SUBSTANTIATED . A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Deficiency cited on the LIC 9099-D, per Title 22 Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Sera and a copy of the LIC 9099, LIC 9099-D pages and appeal rights were provided to facility.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    87309 Storage Space and Access(a)Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions... knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended.... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:The facility did not ensure a knife was locked and inaccessible to residents in care, which resulted in a incident involving a resident (R1) and facility staff (S2).

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What happened during the December 22, 2025 inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE III?

This was a complaint inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE III on December 22, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE III on December 22, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87309 Storage Space and Access(a)Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cl..."

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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