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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COMFORT LIVING ELDER CARE 3License 3427012282 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/7/25 at 1:30pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Comfort Living Elderly Care 3 for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with staff, Alegrine Nacar and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and staff evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor and clean. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA observed a hole in the closet door in bedroom #1 and the closet door in room #3 is off the rails and not operating as designed. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 105 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed centrally stored medications. LPA observed insulin stored in the fridge without a lock box and accessible to residents in care. LPA also observed the facility is not disposing of syringes correctly and LPA did not observe syringe disposal in accordance with title 22 regulations. LPA also observed the facility is still pre pouring medications; the medications guide discontinued this practice in 2021. LPA Requested the following documents for facility file: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 500 personnel report, LIC 9020 client roster and current administrator certificate. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the follow deficiencies are cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was 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.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type B

    Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed insulin medications stored in the fridge and not secured in a locked box which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(f)(2)Type B

    Handle syringes and needles under bloodborne pathogen rules

    Based on LPA observations and staff statements, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as facility staff were disposing of used syringes in an exterior garbage receptacle and not an appropriate container which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 7, 2025 inspection of COMFORT LIVING ELDER CARE 3?

This was an inspection of COMFORT LIVING ELDER CARE 3 on January 7, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COMFORT LIVING ELDER CARE 3 on January 7, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed insulin medications s..."

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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