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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

DIAMOND CARE INC.License 3927007212 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Albert Johnson arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Office Administrator. Four of four staff observed on site with criminal record clearance in Licensing Information System. LPA toured physical plant with office administrator inside and outside to ensure the safety of the residents. LPA observed two facilities on two properties housing residents. LPA observed kitchen, garage, restrooms, bedrooms, and common living areas to be clean and in good repair. The temperature inside the facility was measured at 74*F which is within the required range of 68*F and 85*F, or in areas of extreme heat the maximum shall be 30*F less than the outside temperature. The hot water was measured at 119.8*F and 110.5*F within regulatory range of is not less than 105*F and not more than 120*F. LPA observed the centrally stored medications, toxins, and knives stored in the locked garage office to be locked inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit was found in compliance. LPA observed fire extinguishers which were last inspected on 1/2025. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. LPA observed food supplies of staple nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days which shall be maintained on the premises at all times. LPA observed signs posted, restrooms stocked with paper towels, hand soap and touchless covered trash cans. LPA observed bacterial analysis of private water supply is not being conducted annually. the last analysis was completed on 9/21/2021. The facility has an approved Mitigation Plan. LPA reviewed seven resident and four staff files, including criminal record clearances. All staff are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. During the resident file review LPA observed and outdated physician report for R1, no orders for half rails for R2 and R3. During the medication review, the department discovered that the facility is per pouring medication 24 hours in advance, no PRN letters for any resident in care, observed missing medications for R4 and half pill for R5 with no record of destruction or purpose for splitting the pill and medication not being given according to doctor's orders for R6. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 there were deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted with administrator. A copy of this report was left at the facility.

Citations

2 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.

  • 87303(e)1(AType B

    (e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:(1) All residential care facilities for the elderly where water for human consumption is from a private source shall:(A) As a condition of initial licensure, provide evidence of an on-site inspection of the source of the water and a bacteriological analysis by a local or state health department or other qualified public or private laboratory which establishes the safety of the water.(B) Following licensure, provide a bacteriological analysis of the private water supply as frequently as is necessary to assure the safety of the residents, but no less frequently than the time intervals shown in the table below. However, facilities licensed for six or fewer residents shall be required to have a bacteriological analysis subsequent to initial licensure only if evidence supports the need for such an analysis to protect residents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA observed bacterial analysis of private water supply is not being conducted annually. the last analysis was completed on 9/21/2021.

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  • 87465(a)4(bType A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical and dental care shall be developed by each facility. The plan shall encourage routine medical and dental care and provide for assistance in obtaining such care, by compliance with the following:(4) The licensee shall assist residents with self administered medications as needed.(b) If the resident's physician has stated in writing that the resident is able to determine and communicate his/her need for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication, facility staff shall be permitted to assist the resident with self-administration of his/her PRN medication. The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers. This requirement is not met as evidenced by the department discovered that the facility is per pouring medication 24 hours in advance, no PRN letters for any resident in care, observed missing medications for R4 and half pill for R5 with no record of destruction or purpose for splitting the pill and medication not being given according to doctor's orders for R6.

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FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 4, 2025 inspection of DIAMOND CARE INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of DIAMOND CARE INC. on February 4, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to DIAMOND CARE INC. on February 4, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows:(1) All residential care facilities for the eld..."

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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