La Jolla Casa Fiesta

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that knives were stored in secured and inaccessible storage, which poses a potential health and safety risk to 6 out of 6 persons in care.

87307(e)(1)(A): when residents are in proximity to . . . ovens, heaters, fireplaces . . . Heating devices shall have protective mechanisms or other measures to prevent access . . . in order to reduce the risk of burns or fire. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation and record review, the Licensee did not ensure that the fireplace had a protective screen, creating a potential health and safety risk to 4 out of 4 residents in care.

(c) A refund of any fees paid in advance covering the time after the resident’s personal property has been removed from the facility shall be issued to the individual, individuals, or entity contractually responsible for the fees or, if the deceased resident paid the fees, to the resident’s estate, within 15 days after the personal property is removed. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: On 01/23/23 R1 moved out and had paid rent through 01/31/2023. No refund was provided to 1out of 6 residents within the 15 day window. This poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.

1569.655 (a) If a licensee of a residential care facility for the elderly increases the rates of fees for residents or makes increases in any of its rate structures for services, the licensee shall provide no less than 60 days' prior written notice to the residents or the residents' representatives setting forth the amount of the increase, the reason for the increase, and a general description of the additional costs, except for an increase in the rate due to a change in the level of care of the resident. This subdivision shall not apply to optional services that are provided by individuals, professionals, or organizations under a separate fee-for-service arrangement with residents. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the Licensee did not provide written notice with a general description of the additional costs, which posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to 2 of 6 residents in care.

87507 Admission Agreement (a) The licensee shall complete an individual written admission agreement, as defined in Section 87101(a), with each resident or the resident's representative, if any. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on interviews, and records review, the licensee did not complete individual written admission agreements which posed a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to 2 of 6 persons in care.