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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

CARLSBAD ELDER CARELicense 3746024061 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hannah Rodgers conducted an unannounced case management visit to cite for a deficiency observed during a different visit. LPA introduced themselves to and discussed the purpose of the visit with Administrator David Swagerty. During today's visit LPA conducted a brief tour of the facility, reviewed and collected facility records, and interviewed staff and residents. At 10:53 AM, LPA observed three (3) weekly medication containers that were filled with a resident's medication for the week in a locked cabinet located in the kitchen. The medications in the weekly containers were not in its originally received container and had been transferred from their originally received container. Based on the foregoing, one (1) deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (refer to the attached LIC 809-D pages). Plans of Correction were jointly developed with Administrator Swagerty. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Swagerty, to whom a copy of this report, the LIC 809-D page and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided for today’s visit.

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(h)(5)Type B

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)The following requirements shall apply to medications ...:(5) Each...medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.This requirement was been met as evidenced by: Based on obsevations and interview the licensee did not comply with the section above in that one (1) out of two (2) resident's medications were transferred to a different a container for days in advance, which posed a potential health and safety risk.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 15, 2025 inspection of CARLSBAD ELDER CARE?

This was a other inspection of CARLSBAD ELDER CARE on April 15, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to CARLSBAD ELDER CARE on April 15, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)The following requirements shall apply to medications ...:(5) Each...medication sh..."

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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