Follow-up on corrections·August 16, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Kevin Gould made an unannounced inspection to Sunny Beach Villa RCFE on DATE at TIME to conduct a case management inspection to address deficiencies observed during a complaint investigation. LPA Gould met with Licensee, Dessi Dimitrova and together discussed the details of the case management. The department has determined, while conducting a complaint investigation, that the facility did not seek timely medical attention for a former resident. The department reviewed former resident’s medical records and observed the resident was admitted to the hospital on 5/18/23 with open wounds and bone protrusion on bilateral toes. Two primary caregivers interviewed denied ever witnessing resident’s toes/feet being in the condition shown and described by investigators. Previous statements obtained from caregivers stated that they assisted resident with putting on shoes without socks the date resident was admitted to the hospital and assisted the resident with bathing twice a week. Medical records indicate the resident or facility staff did not seek medical attention from the last visit in February 2023 until resident was admitted to the hospital and passed away on 5/18/23. The department has determined the facility staff did not to seek medical attention in a timely manner for resident’s foot injury. Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 the following deficiency is cited. Due to the injury and subsequent deficiency, an immediate civil penalty is issued today. This incident is currently under review and a future civil penalty may apply based on 1569.49(f) H&S. Failure to correct the deficiencies may also result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights provided.