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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

ALMOND HOME CARELicense 3470053695 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst ( LPA ) Talwinder Bains conducted a case management visit to this facility on 05/15/25. LPA met with Administrator Angelina Romena and explained the purpose of today's visit. The purpose of today's visit is to follow up Title 17 reviews conducted at this facility by Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) on 04/01/25. Facility Action Report (FAR) was generated by ACRC from the Title 17 reviews. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) received a copy of the FAR and it was noted in the FAR the facility was cited for violations that are in both Title 17 and Title 22. The visit today is to address the issues found in the FAR that apply to Title 22. Based on the FAR report, the facility violated the following Title 22 violations: For resident, R1; · Hydrocortisone, Mupirocin, and Acetaminophen has no PRN form. · Risperidone dosage does not match Rx prescription on CSMDR. For resident, R2; · Lorazepam PRN medication is missing from the facility. · Missing signature for Lorazepam for medication administration on 4/1/25. For resident, R3; · Senna 8.6 mg is missing from PRN authorization letter. · Melatonin 3 mg is the current Rx prescription but PRN authorization letter states 1 mg. Staff Qualification/ Training: · Staff, S1, First Aid was found expired on 04/01/25 · Staff, S2, has not completed 12 CE units within the 12 months from date of hire. Per Facility Plan of Operation, "the Administrator shall conduct monthly in-service training's in the home”. · S2 has missing certificates for monthly in-service training's. Based on the above, deficiencies are cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and documented on the attached LIC809D. Exit interview conducted and copy of report ,LIC809G and appeal rights provided.

Citations

5 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.

  • 80022(k)Type B

    80022-Plan of Operation-(k)-The facility shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the Plan of Operation and may be cited for not doing so........this requirement is not as evidenced by; Record review on 04/01/25 indicated that facility did not comply with annual training requirements per facility's operational plan which poses potential health and safety risks to residents in care.

  • 80075(7)Type B

    80075-Health Related Services(7) The licensee shall ensure the maintenance, for each client, of a record of centrally stored prescription medications .....this requirement is not met as evidenced by; Record review indicated record keeping errors for CSMR/MAR records for residents, R1,R2,R3 which poses potential health and safety risks to residents in care.

  • 80075(b)Type A

    80075-Health Related Services(b) Clients shall be assisted as needed with self-administration of prescription and nonprescription medications....this requirement is not as evidenced by; Based on record review from the facility, it was determined that facility did not administer the medication for residents, R2 and R3 as ordered by their physician. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 80075(b)(4)Type B

    80075-Health Related Services(b) Clients shall be assisted as needed with self-administration of prescription and nonprescription medications.(4) If the client's physician has stated in writing that the client is able to determine ...this requirement is not as evidenced by; Facility did not followed doctor's orders for medications managament for residents, R1,R2,R3 which poses potential health and safety risks to residents in care.

  • 80075(f)Type B

    80075-Health Related Services(f) Staff responsible for providing direct care and supervision shall receive training in first aid from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.....this requirement is not met as evidenced by; Record review on 04/01/25 indicated that staff, S1 has expired CPR/First Aid certificate which poses potential health and safety risks for residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 15, 2025 inspection of ALMOND HOME CARE?

This was a other inspection of ALMOND HOME CARE on May 15, 2025. 5 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 4 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALMOND HOME CARE on May 15, 2025?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (1 Type A, 4 Type B). The first citation was for: "80022-Plan of Operation-(k)-The facility shall operate in accordance with the terms specified in the Plan of Operation a..."

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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