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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

ALPINE BOARD AND CARELicense 3450029896 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Hood arrived at the facility unannounced on 5/20/24 to conduct an annual continuation visit utilizing the inspection tool following the Required-1 Year Inspection conducted on 5/15/2024. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are six (6) bedrooms and five (5) bathrooms for resident use, along with one (1) bedroom and one (1) bathroom for staff. LPA observed bedrooms to be properly furnished, with appropriate bedding and lighting. The bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. Hot water temperature was observed to be 120 degrees F. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply on cite. LPA observed knives to be locked away and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed the backyard and perimeter of the care home to be free of clutter and debris. LPA observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to be operational in the care home. First aid kit is maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to the residents. LPA reviewed two (2) resident files and five (5) staff files during today's visit. As a result of today's inspection, deficiencies are being cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. A civil penalty in the amount of $500 is being assessed today due a one (1) staff member not receiving a criminal background clearance. Deficiencies are listed on 809-D. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. Signatures 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 other inspection of ALPINE BOARD AND CARE on May 20, 2024. 6 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious) and 3 Type B.

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

Yes, 6 citations were issued (3 Type A, 3 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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