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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ALTA VISTA SENIOR LIVINGLicense 3746041763 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/09/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a 1 year required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Executive Director Jennifer Gephart where LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility has an approved fire clearance to accept and retain 10 residents that are bedridden with an approved hospice waiver for (15), there is currently 14 residents receiving hospice services. LPA conducted a tour of the facility, below is a summary of what was observed. The facility is a two story structure; the first floor consists of facility's assisted living and memory care with delayed egress. There is an activity room, lounge area and dining room located on the first floor. The second floor will service assisted living residents, and also contains a medication room, theater room, beauty salon, and an activity room. The bathrooms were observed to have grab bars, with pull cords and the signal system was tested and observed to be operable. The hot water temperature was tested in resident bathrooms and found to be within regulatory limits of 106.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Medications were observed to be labeled and in a locked place that is inaccessible to residents. The facility is utilizing an electronic medication authorization record tracking system. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operable. The facility fire/safety inspection was completed on 07/10/24. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 5/24/24, deficiency cited as drills are to be conducted on a quarterly basis and should have been completed in September 2024. The facility was observed to have fully charged fire extinguishers throughout the facility, that were serviced in May 2024. There are no known guns or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools or bodies of water observed at the facility. The outdoor and indoor passageways are free from obstructions. Food supply: the facility was observed to have a 2 day supply of perishable food items and a 7 day supply of non perishable food items which meets the requirements Records review: All staff present at the facility were observed to have obtained criminal record clearance and to be associated to the facility. The Executive Director Jennifer was observed to have a valid administrator's certification. Further records review revealed that the facility does not have a staff that is CPR certified working during each shift. Deficiency cited. Resident files were observed to have medical assessments, admissions agreements and personal rights. The facility was observed to have the required postings such as Long Term Care Ombudsman Poster, CCL complaint poster, personal rights, and license. The facility was observed to not have proof of valid liability insurance, deficiency cited . Based on today's inspection the deficiencies are being cited in accordance with the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8). on the attached 809D. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report, LIC809D, LIC9098-Proof of Corrections form, and appeal rights were reviewed and provided to Jennifer Gephart, Executive Director.

Citations

5 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.

  • 1569.605Type B

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.618(c)(3)Type A

    Based on interview and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 6 out of 8 persons/ staff files reviewed which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(c)Type A

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 times which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: the licensee did not ensure that the facility gate was in good repair, which posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87307(d)(2)Type B

    87307 Personal Accommodations and Services (d) The following space and safety provisions shall apply to all facilities: (2) The premises shall be maintained in a state of good repair and shall provide a safe and healthful environment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the licensee did not ensure that the premises was maintained in safe and healthful environment. Which posed a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 9, 2024 inspection of ALTA VISTA SENIOR LIVING?

This was a inspection inspection of ALTA VISTA SENIOR LIVING on October 9, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ALTA VISTA SENIOR LIVING on October 9, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 which po..."

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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