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Inspection visit

Post-licensing visit

CHATEAU ARDEN HILLSLicense 3427017428 citations on this visit
8 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 4/29/26 at 9:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Chateau Arden Hills for the purpose of conducting a required Post Licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Maggie Posadas and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and Administrator 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, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 115 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 medications stored in the fridge and unsecured from resident's in care. LPA also observed used syringes were not being disposed of in an appropriate container outlined in title 22 regulations. LPA observed several sharp knives that were stored in an unsecured drawer. LPA also observed 9 of the 11 staff members listed on the LIC 500 form have not had their criminal record clearances associated to the facility. LPA observed incomplete staff an resident files including incomplete admission agreements, physician reports and no documented pre-placement appraisals or needs and services plans for any residents. Report Continued on LIC 9099-C. LPA advised the facility to discontinue practice of pre-pouring medications as this practice was discontinued by the department in 2021. LPA observed a camera in the bedroom of R1 as she is an elopement risk and LPA had staff remove camera from bedroom as it violates resident's personal rights. LPA observed one staff present without TB clearance documentation. LPA observed all staff have insufficient initial training to meet regulations as they only have 20 hours of initial training. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiencies are cited during today's inspection. An immediate civil penalty was issued during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeal rights were left at the facility.

Citations

9 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.

  • 87411(a)Type B

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

  • 1569.625(b)(1)Type B

    Based on staff records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for all staff members as the initial training plan for staff did not meet the required hours and time frame which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(f)(2)Type A

    Handle syringes and needles under bloodborne pathogen rules

    Based on LPA observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed used syringes were being disposed of in old gatorade bottles which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on LPA observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed several sharp knives stored in an unsecured drawer which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(e)(3)Type A

    Request a transfer of criminal record clearance

    Based on staff member record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 9 out of 11 staff members were not associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87405(d)(2)Type B

    Conformance with applicable laws and regulations

    Based on LPA review of facility records and the number of violations identified during today's inspection, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as facility administrator has not demonstrated knowledge of or abilities to maintain the facility in compliance with tittle 22 regulations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on Review of staff records and staff statements, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as one staff member does not have a TB clearance as they missed the date for the results to be read and have not TB clearance forms on record which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on LPA observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed insulin medications for multiple residents stored in the facility fridge with no lock and accessible to residents in care which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87625(b)(8)Type A

    Based on LPA observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in as LPA observed a camera in R1's bedroom whose sole purpose is for supervision which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 29, 2026 inspection of CHATEAU ARDEN HILLS?

This was an other inspection of CHATEAU ARDEN HILLS on April 29, 2026. 8 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CHATEAU ARDEN HILLS on April 29, 2026?

Yes, 8 citations were issued (4 Type A, 4 Type B).

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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