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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

ALPHALIFE HOMECARELicense 3618808602 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rayshaun Nickolas conducted a case management deficiency visit. The case management visit is in response to a deficiencies cited at the facility. LPA met with Licensee Bryant Saldivar and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA read a notification of fee increase to resident #1’s (R1’s) Power of Attorney (POA) dated 10/07/2021, notifying the POA that their “new payment is $3,000 starting November 1, 2021,” signed by the Licensee. LPA review of R1’s “Admission Agreement and Contract” revealed that R1’s total monthly fees were 2500; therefore, R1’s monthly fees would increase by $500.00 according to the notification to R1’s POA dated 10/07/2021. Page 15 of R1’s Admission Agreement and Contract states, “The facility reserves the right to increase the basic monthly fee and fees for its levels of care by providing a 60-day notice”. LPA interview with R1’s POA revealed that they were notified by the Licensee of the $500.00 fee increase effective November 1, 2021. LPA also discovered during a facility file audit that R1 was accepted as a resident without a medical assessment, signed by a physician. Based on observations made during today’s inspection, two ( 2) deficiencies was cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and the Health and Safety Code. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC 809D, and Appeal Rights were given to the Licensee.

Citations

3 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.

  • 87355(2)(A)Type B

    87355 Criminal Record Clearance (2)(A)(2) The following persons are exempt from requirements applicable under paragraph (1): (A) A spouse, relative, significant other, or close friend ...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not ensure that the facility staff was adhering to the Title 22 of the California Code and Regulation (CCR), Section 87355 (2)(A), which poses a potential heath, safety, and person rights violation to clients in care.

  • 1569.655(a)Type B

    Health and Safety Code section 1569.655(a)a) If a licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly increases the rates of fees for residents or makes increases in any of its rate structures for services...This requirement was net met as evidenced by: Based on file review & interview, the Licensee did not ensure to provide resident # 1 (R1) representative(s) at least 60-day notification of fee increase., which poses a health, safety, and personal rights violations of clients in care.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    87458 Medical Assessment (a)(a) Prior to a person's acceptance as a resident, the licensee shall obtain and keep on file, documentation of a medical assessment..This requirement was net met as evidenced by: Based on file review & interview, the Licensee did not ensure that R1 had a medical assessment prior to admission to the facility, which poses a health, safety, and personal rights violation of clients in care.

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What happened during the February 22, 2023 inspection of ALPHALIFE HOMECARE?

This was a other inspection of ALPHALIFE HOMECARE on February 22, 2023. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALPHALIFE HOMECARE on February 22, 2023?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87355 Criminal Record Clearance (2)(A)(2) The following persons are exempt from requirements applicable under paragraph ..."

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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