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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERCED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITYLicense 3856001141 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 11, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts(LPAs) John Calandra and Yi Sam Jian arrived at the facility at 12:05 PM to complete the Annual 1-year required Inspection. LPAs Calandra and Jian were greeted by Luong "Jack" Ly, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPAs toured the physical plant. This is a 2 story building with 8 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, backyard, kitchen, living room, dining room, garage/office, and laundry room. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. The facility's fire extinguishers were last checked on 6/18/2024 and were fully charged. Bedrooms were sufficiently lit and had the required furniture. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. All sharp objects, poisons, chemicals, and soap were locked and in-accessible to persons in care. One can of body soap and handwashing soap were removed and locked in the presence of the LPAs. LPAs reviewed 5 resident files and 6 staff files. All staff files were observed to be complete but 4 out of 5 resident files were missing the Annual Needs and Services Plan. A Technical Violation was provided for not having 4 resident Annual Needs and Services Plans. A Type A Violation was provided for restricting a resident's movement while in bed. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility. Deficiencies are cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. An Exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Luong "Jack" Ly, Administrator and a copy of the report along with Appeal Rights left at the facility.

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.

  • Limit postural support devices to mobility needs

    CCR 87608(a)(1): Postural Supports: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 residents of which the facility had placed a foam pad to restrict the resident's movement, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 11, 2024 inspection of MERCED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY?

This was an inspection of MERCED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY on September 11, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MERCED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY on September 11, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "CCR 87608(a)(1): Postural Supports: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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