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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BLUE SKIES OF PENDLETONLicense 3746046563 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Borunda conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Arlan Acosta. The facility has a licensed capacity of 6 residents, 2 of which may be non-ambulatory in bedroom #4 and has a hospice waiver for 6 residents. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 6 non-ambulatory residents, 3 of which were receiving hospice services. As of 10/8/2024, the facility has a pending fire clearance request to increase the facility's capacity to 6 non-ambulatory residents. The Administrator for the facility is Laurice Gamab and their certificate was valid and current. During today’s visit, LPA inspected each room of the facility, including resident and staff rooms, private and common bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outside space. No bodies of water, delayed egress, or secured perimeter were observed on the premises. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. LPA observed linens and hygiene products for resident use. The facility’s ambient and water temperature were measured within regulatory requirements at multiple locations. LPA observed locked storage for hazardous and/or toxic chemicals, which were stored separately from food supplies. LPA observed unlocked resident medications stored in the kitchen refrigerator. Staff Acosta stated that the medications stored in the refrigerator needed to be refrigerated and confirmed that the facility did not currently have a lockbox to secure the medications. Additionally, inspection of the medications cabinet revealed that daily doses of resident medications were stored in daily pillboxes. Continued on LIC809-C page... According to Arlan Acosta, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA observed a minimum supply of 2-days of perishable food and 7-days of non-perishable food. The refrigerator and freezer temperatures were kept within requirements. Staff present at the facility had a criminal background clearance and association. LPA reviewed multiple resident and staff records. Staff records for Staff 1 were incomplete. [Caregiver Acosta was provided with an LIC811 Confidential Names List to identify S1]. The following deficiencies were cited for unlocked medication, medications not stored in their original container, and incomplete personnel records and noted on the attached LIC809-D pages. Additionally, an LIC9102TV Technical Violation regarding annual visits with medical professionals was provided. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Arlan Acosta, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report, the LIC811, and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).

Citations

3 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(h)(2)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that medications were stored unlocked in the facility refrigerator which poses an immediate health and safety risk to 6 of 6 residents in care.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff 1's personnel record was not complete which poses a potential safety risk to 6 of 6 residents in care.

  • 87465(h)(5)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that resident's medications for the day were stored in pillboxes which poses a potential health risk to 6 of 6 residents in care.

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What happened during the March 5, 2026 inspection of BLUE SKIES OF PENDLETON?

This was a inspection inspection of BLUE SKIES OF PENDLETON on March 5, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BLUE SKIES OF PENDLETON on March 5, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that medications were stored unlocked ..."

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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