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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

EL NORTE HOME CARE CO.License 3746027751 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Debbie Palacios made an unannounced visit to he facility to conduct a 1 year required inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Merilyn Sison, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Helen Ramirez and Jose Ricar Ramirez, Administrators arrived shortly after. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and The facility is a single story home consisting of four (4) bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry room and an attached garage. The facility was observed to be clean, clutter, and free from obstructions in the passageways. The facility was observed to have personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. The medications were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care, and to be given as prescribed. There are no known guns or ammunition on the premises. LPA observed a hallway cabinet filled with clean towels, blankets, and linen, available for the clients. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishable foods and more than a 7-day supply of non-perishable foods, which are stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA observed knives and sharp instruments secured in locked cabinet in the Staff bedroom. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are secured in a locked laundry room cabinet. The facility was observed to have multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and observed to be operable. The facility has no record of emergency disaster drills being conducted on a quarterly basis. Deficiency cited . LPA conducted a review of resident files and observed for the required documentation to be present. Staff record review, all staff present were observed to have obtained criminal record clearance and to be associated to the facility. Based on today's visit citations were issued on the attached 809D, in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8). An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, appeal rights, LIC9098-Proof of Corrections form, were provided.

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.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count] out of [total count] [(objects) (persons)] [identifiers] which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 24, 2025 inspection of EL NORTE HOME CARE CO.?

This was a inspection inspection of EL NORTE HOME CARE CO. on January 24, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EL NORTE HOME CARE CO. on January 24, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [count..."

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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