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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIRLicense 3618810481 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/02/2025 at 08:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eldin Serrano made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection LPA met with Resident Care Director Jonnathan Rios and was granted entry to the facility. The facility is a one hundred five (105) bedrooms, seventy eight (78) bathrooms facility with a kitchen/dining area, living room/activity room. The facility is Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility is licensed for a capacity of one hundred fifty (150) non-ambulatory and twelve (12) hospice care and twelve (12) maybe bedridden resident and the current census is seventy one (71) residents. LPA was accompanied by Resident Care Director Jonnathan Rios to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured and observed the water temperatures in the bathroom to be at 114.4 degrees Fahrenheit at Room #113. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire extinguishers were also observed at the facility. Posters such as personal rights, the CCLD complaint poster, labor laws, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. ***Continuation in LIC809C *** LPA observed that cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in a secure area or locked cabinets inaccessible to residents in care. There is a designated storage space for resident/staff files. There is a Medicine Room with the resident’s medications locked. LPA observed complete first aid kit and first aid book at the facility. LPA observed that the emergency disaster plan was not signed to determine if they updated or reviewed the plan. Technical violation issued. Food Service: More than seven (7) days’ supply of Non-perishable foods and more than two (2) days’ supply of perishable food supply were observed and sufficient for the number of residents in care. Care & Supervision: The facility has the Resident Care Director present in the facility with appropriate and enough hours to appropriately manage the facility. Record Review: LPA reviewed five (5) resident files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, pre-placement appraisals and needs and services plans. LPAs observed that the medication for resident #5 (R5) was not properly logged and tracked as to the accuracy of date of administration in the electronic medication administration record (EMAR). Deficiency issued. LPA reviewed five (5) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, trainings, and health screenings. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, One deficiency was cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report LIC809, LIC809C, LIC809D and Appeal Rights were discussed and provided to Resident Care Director Jonnathan Rios.

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.

  • 87465(c)(3)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that the medication for resident #5 (R5) was properly logged and tracked as to the accuracy of the date of administration which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 2, 2025 inspection of AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIR?

This was a inspection inspection of AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIR on October 2, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to AQUA RIDGE OF MONTCLAIR on October 2, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that the medication for..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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