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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BALANCE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARELicense 3927013883 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA'S) Kesha Lewis and Kimberly Viarella arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA'S were met by administrator. LPA'S explained the purpose of the visit to Administrator. LPA and administrator inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the kitchen, dining room, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, laundry area, living area and other common areas, as well as outside of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Facility is a 136 bed facility with a current census of 73. There is entry door is leading to the living room, kitchen with a hallway to the bedrooms and bathrooms. Chemicals and medications noted to be locked to residents in care. LPA also conducted the care tool. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. LPA observed the following posted on the facility wall: Facility license, sketch, See Something Say Something poster, Ombudsman poster, Theft and Loss Policy, Resident Bill of Rights, Rights of Resident/Family Councils. The facility submitted a LIC 808 mitigation plan, which was approved. The facility has central entry point. LPA observed the facility to have adequate food supply of 7 days non-perishables and 2 days perishables in place. Resident rooms were sanitary and had the required furniture and furnishings. LPA’S observed the laundry room in memory care to be malodorous, additionally the facility was missing several window and sliding door screens. A patch of ceiling was falling in memory care. LPA'S observed there to be missing base boards on the assisted living side. Gutters along the building had plants growing from them and a gutter on the side of the facility was broken. LPA'S observed the housekeeping supply room to be left unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPA'S tested the water temperature in resident room 37 and found the water temperature to be above regulation at 149 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink. LPA Viarella conducted an inspection of the medication rooms. LPA reviewed the centrally stored medication log and observed a sample count of narcotics to ensure it matched with recorded amounts. LPA also inspected the medication cart and pulled a sample of 5 medications to ensure that none had expired. All were in compliance at this time of this inspection. LPA and the medication technician on duty reviewed medications through the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) to ensure that all medication passes were in compliance. LPA also reviewed the first aid kit to insure that it contained all of the required elements at the time of this inspection. LPA observed, fire extinguishers inspected on 09/15/2025 and current, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, central heating and air in the facility. The first aid kit was found in compliance. See 809 C LPA reviewed four (4) staff files. All staff is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility and staff have current First Aid or CPR certifications on file. Facility is conducting initial and continuing training as required. LPA reviewed eight (8) resident facility files, four (4) memory care and four (4) Assisted living. COVID-19 Plan, and survey binder. All necessary documents were in place. Exit interview held with staff and copies of reports and appeal rights left at conclusion of visit.

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.

  • 87303Type B

    Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPAs observed the, the floor in memory care taped over and requiring repair, exposed wiring in memory care room 33, gutters overflowing with debris, and a faulty heating system, all of which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in residnet room 37 the water temperature was 149 F which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 873099(a)Type A

    This requirement was not met as evidenced by observation by Staff and LPAS also by checking the housekeeping supply room door to see if it was locked. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the January 15, 2026 inspection of BALANCE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of BALANCE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on January 15, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BALANCE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE on January 15, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when LPAs observed the, the floor in mem..."

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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