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Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 residents in care, by not ensuring that all medication are logged on the residents MARS and documented when medication is dispensed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Alterations to Existing Building or New Facilities: (a) Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the Administrator failed to notify Community Care Licensing that the facility roof was damaged and required repairs. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.

87309 Storage Space (a) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients.This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, the Administrator failed to ensure that all toxins and chemicals are kept inaccessible. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to residents in care.

87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (a) All facilities shall have a qualified and currently certified administrator.This requirement was not met as evidenced by. Based on record reviews and interviews, the Administrator failed to designate an Administrator for the facility when her Administrator Certificate expired. This poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

87411 (d)(3) Personnel Requirements(3) Skill and knowledge required to provide necessary resident care and supervision, including the ability to communicate with residents.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations and interviews, the Administrator did not ensure that all staff have skill and knowledge required to provide necessary resident care and supervision, including the ability to communicate with residents, which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

PERSONAL ACCOMODATIONS/SERVICE: The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA observed live roaches in the facility. Interviews with staff and residents LPA interviewed residents confirmed that roaches remain present in the facility.

POSTING OF LICENSING REPORTS; DISCLOSURE TO NEW RESIDENTS: Requires the licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly to provide written notification to the residents, resident's responsible party (if any) and to the local Long-Term Care Ombudsman within 10 days..: The Department of Social Services commences proceedings to suspend or revoke the license of the facility. This occurs when the accusation is served to the respondent. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:LPA observed that the facility failed to post accusations. Licensee verified that they have not provided written notification as required by H&S Code 1569.38(b) to the residents/resident's responsible party Ombudsman.