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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/4/2026 at 9:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shakaricka Hughes arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. LPA Hughes met with the facility administrator Sera Nakalevu and explained the purpose of the visit. The current census is 14 with 2 facility staff present. This facility is a single story building licensed to serve (14) non-ambulatory residents. LPA inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, dining area, resident bedrooms, resident bathrooms, laundry room and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with appropriate bedding and lighting. LPA observed auditory signal systems inside the facility, and within the detached resident bedrooms outside the facility able to summon facility staff. There are no bodies of water present. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. LPA measured hot water temperature inside the main facility measuring 113.7 degrees F. in resident bathroom sink, LPA measured hot water temperature inside the outside resident bathroom sink measuring 111.6 degrees F. which is within the required regulation of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Grab bars and non-slip mat in both bathrooms were observed to be stable and in good repair at this time. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in compliance with fire safety.  The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen area and was last serviced on 02/13/2025. LPA observed the facility has a public telephone in the common area and the facility has the required posters posted. Facility thermostat was observed at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed toxins located in the laundry room kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed sharp knives kept locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. Continuation 809-C LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed 6 out of 14 residents medications and the medication administration record (MAR) was complete. The first aid kit was checked and contained the required components. LPA requested resident and staff files for review. LPA reviewed 8 out of 14 resident files and they were complete. However LPA reviewed the facility Admissions Agreements for 4 residents incomplete, as the Rate of Basic Services and Payment Provisions were incomplete. LPA reviewed 3 staff files, and it was complete. LPA reviewed staff criminal record clearances, and a review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks are fingerprint cleared. The following documents will be email to LPA by 02/06/2026 (1) LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (2) Copy of Administrator Certificate (3) LIC 610 Current Emergency Disaster Plan (4) Proof of Current Liability Insurance (5) LIC 500 Current Personnel Report As a result of this annual visit, the facility is not in compliance with Title 22 Regulations, and the deficiency can be found on the LIC 809-D page. An exit interview was conducted with Sera and a copy of these LIC 809 reports, LIC 809-D page, and Appeals rights were provided to the 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.

  • 87506(a)Type B

    Maintain separate complete record for each resident

    Based on review of resident records the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 14 resident records which poses a personal rights risk to persons in care. On 2/4/2026, LPA reviewed 4 out of 14 resident records Admissions Agreement incomplete as the Rate of Basic Services, and Payment Provisions were not complete. The facility administrator stated that all resident records Admissions Agreement will be re-reviewed and completed.

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What happened during the February 4, 2026 inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE III?

This was an inspection of VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE III on February 4, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VITA BELLA ELDERLY CARE III on February 4, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on review of resident records the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 14 resident rec..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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