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ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENSLicense 3470003891 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melana Llopis arrived at the facility unannounced on 08/06/2021 to open a complaint the Department received on 08/05/2021. Prior to visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; upon entry completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: Surgical mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by staff, Vanessa Jones, upon entering the facility. LPA met with Business Director (BD), Deborah Ahrens and Administrator (AD), Alicia Rist. LPA requested the following documentation for review: documentation of the investigation and termination of staff, Carmencita Phelps (S1). LPA interviewed BD, AD and Life Guidance Director, Ingrid Weber. BD, AD and LG stated the abuse did occur and S1 admitted to abusing residents (R1, R2, and R3) by giving them cold showers and verbally threatening the residents. A deficiency is being cited due to the information stated above on LIC9099-D, per California code of regulation, title 22. Exit interview conducted, copy of report and appeal rights provided.

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.

  • 87468.1(a)(3)Type A

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse... This requirement was not met as evidenced by:S1 admitted to giving residents (R1, R2, and R3) cold showers and verbally threatening residents in care. This posed an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the August 6, 2021 inspection of ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENS?

This was a complaint inspection of ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENS on August 6, 2021. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to ATRIA EL CAMINO GARDENS on August 6, 2021?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly s..."

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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