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Inspection visit

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ALPINE BOARD AND CARELicense 3450029891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood arrived at the facility and met with Licensee, Alex Novell, to open a complaint into the allegation listed above. During today's visit, LPA interviewed Licensee and Administrator, China Washington, and reviewed documentation pertinent to the investigation. LPA reviewed a text authored by Licensee and issued to resident (R1's) responsible party (RP) stating regarding to the text to "consider it as a 30 day notice to take [R1] somewhere else." LPA observed a text authored by Administrator and sent to R1's RP stating to "disregard the 30 day notice." Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standards have been met. Therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, a deficiency is being cited on the attached 9099-D page. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Signature on these forms acknowledges receipt of these documents.

Citations

7 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.

  • 1569.625(b)(1)Type B

    Based on records reviewed, facility did not ensure that initial training was being completed for all care staff in accordance with Health and Safety code, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on observation and records reviewed, facility did not ensure to conduct and document quarterly drills, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87202(a)(1)Type A

    Based on records reviewed, the facility did not ensure to obtain a fire clearance for more than four (4) nonambulatory residents prior to retaining more than four (4) nonambulatory residents, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on observations, facility did not ensure that all disinfectants were locked and inaccessible to the residents in care, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87355(j)Type A

    Based on records reviewed, facility did not ensure that a criminal record clearance was obtained for one (1) staff member, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(c)(4)(A)Type B

    Based on observation and records reviewed, facility did not ensure that one (1) resident with a dementia diagnosis was receiving night supervision in accordance with their pre-admission appraisal, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.683(a)Type B

    §1569.683 Eviction notices; reasons for eviction contents; service (a) In addition to complying with other applicable regulations, a licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly who sends a notice of eviction to a resident shall set forth in the notice to quit the reasons relied upon for the eviction, with specific facts to permit determination of the date, place, witnesses, and circumstances concerning those reasons. (...) This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, the facility did not issue a lawful 30-day notice to R1's representative regarding eviction, which poses an potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 20, 2024 inspection of ALPINE BOARD AND CARE?

This was a complaint inspection of ALPINE BOARD AND CARE on May 20, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALPINE BOARD AND CARE on May 20, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on records reviewed, facility did not ensure that initial training was being completed for all care staff in accor..."

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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