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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HALCYON PLACE ILicense 3664261412 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Facility Caregiver Alexsander and was granted entry to the facility. At the time of the visit there were two (2) staff present, and five (5) residents present. The facility is a six (6) bedroom, two (2), bathroom home, with a kitchen/dining area, living room, and attached garage. One (1) of the six (6) bedrooms is for the Caregivers. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) facility Licensed capacity is (6) current census (5). LPA was accompanied by Administrator, Marya Alpert 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 (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature 78 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, 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 bathrooms to be 113.0 and 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Posters such as personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to residents in care. There was a designated storage space for resident/staff files. Medications are kept inside medication cabinet inaccessible to residents in care. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of residents in care. LPA observed emergency food supply and water for residents and staff in case of an emergency. Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient care staff for coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All staff members working in the facility have criminal record clearance through the department. Record Review: LPA reviewed three (3) resident files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plans. LPA also reviewed three (3) staff files for First Aid/CPR certification, criminal record clearance, training, and health screenings. Staff personnel files appeared to be maintained and in order. Medications were audited at random. LPA audited three (3) residents files and observed the Administrator did not maintain a updated centrally store medication log. The month of November centrally stored log was missing medications that were prescribed from previous months. LPA observed that 1 out of 3 resident medication was not dispensed according to the doctors order. The bubble pack was stated to have begin on 10/22/2025 and as of today the bubble pack should only have 3 pill in the pack. LPA observed the medication pack had four or more pills remaining in the pack which indicates the medication was not dispensed as prescribed by the doctor and or was missed. There were not any notes explaining the extra pills remaining in the bubble pack. This was observed with four different medications from the centrally stored medication log. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, two (2) deficiencies and one (1) technical violation were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC809), (LIC809C), (LIC809D) LIC9102TV, and appeal rights was discussed and provided to Mary Grace Matutino, Caregiver.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87465(b)Type A

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 residents in care by not ensuring was not dispensed according to the doctors order. The bubble pack was stated to have begin on 10/22/2025 and as of today the bubble pack should only have 3 pill in the pack. LPA observed the medication pack had four or more pills remaining in the pack which indicates the medication was not dispensed as prescribed by the doctor and was missed. There were not any note explaining the extra pills remaining in the bubble pack. This was observed with four different medications from the centrally stored medication log which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(4)Type A

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 residents in care by not ensuring and maintaining the centrally store medication log. The month of November centrally stored log was missing medications that were prescribed from previous months. Administrator had to locate the medications listed on a centrally stored log from the prior months: August, September, and October which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the November 17, 2025 inspection of HALCYON PLACE I?

This was a inspection inspection of HALCYON PLACE I on November 17, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to HALCYON PLACE I on November 17, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of ..."

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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