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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COMFORT HOME IILicense 41560001119 citations on this visit
19 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds--including detached storage shed--for this 6 bed RCFE, consisting of 5 client bedrooms, staff room with 1 bed, 2 full bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining room, office/storage room, and 1-car garage. The backyard is level, fenced and paved. Washer and dryer are located outside of kitchen in covered alcove. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Hot water temperature is tested in common bathroom. Food supply and first-aid kit are inspected, and hygiene items for general use are maintained. Client files are reviewed. An Emergency Disaster Plan is posted. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as required staff records. There is one resident receiving hospice services at this time. There are no RCFE certified administrators associated with facility: Rufina Caingcoy and Jenilee Patalot have expired RCFE administrator certifications. The following forms are requested to be completed and returned to CCL by 10/29/24: • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed and cited on following pages. See also Technical Advisory Notes--6 pages.

Citations

19 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.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on staff records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There is no documentation that Staff #5 and #6 have received 4 hours of training on postural supports, restricted health conditions and hospice care, and 8 hours of dementia care training.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on absence of documentation and confirmation by staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no documentation of disaster drills available for review. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(e)Type B

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no documentation available to staff for 3 residents, in the event of an emergency. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as backyard is strewn with items: metal shelving, suitcase, 7 large plastic storage boxes with lids, electric fireplace mantle, plastic sheeting, boxes of toys, 5-gallon water containers, bicycles, exercise equipment, plastic garbage containers. Backyard fence is missing several boards. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as hot water temperature tested at 133 degrees in client bathroom. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Passageways and stairways kept clear

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as side yard on east side is not easily accessible because barbecue grill, compressor tank, exercise bicycle and cabinet partially obstruct passageway to gate.This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as Lysol, Zep liquid cleaner and Bona floor cleaner are stored in unlocked cabinet in common bathroom and two containers of Zerex anti-freeze auto coolant, paint can, and multiple containers of cleaning products are observed on backyard patio.This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • First aid training requirements

    Based on staff records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There is no evidence that Staff #5 and #6 have current first aid training.

  • Include required health screening documents

    Based on staff records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 records reviewed, as health screening and/or TB test results are not maintained for Staff #3 and #4 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(d)Type A

    Keep administrator certification or recertification records

    Based on absence of current administrator certificates and confirmation from staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there is no one currently who maintains a current RCFE administrator certificate. RCFE administrator certificates for Staff #1 and #2 expired in 2018 This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87457(c)Type B

    Complete admission suitability appraisal

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There are no appraisals on file for clients #3, #4, #5.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There are no MD assessments maintained for clients #3, #4, #5.

  • 87506(a)Type A

    Maintain separate complete record for each resident

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 client records reviewed, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There are no client records maintained for clients #3, #4, #5.

  • 87507(a)Type B

    Must complete individual written admission agreements

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 4 out of 5 records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- There are no admission agreements maintained for clients #3, #4, #5, and admission agreement for client #1 is not signed.

  • 87508(a)Type B

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as roster of current residents is not maintained. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Maintain physician order documentation in resident record

    Based on clients records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 records reviewed, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.- All residents have half bed rails on their beds, and there are no MD orders on file

  • 87618(b)(3)(B)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as there are no oxygen in use signs posted at entrance doors or bedroom doors for 3 residents who have oxygen in their rooms. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87633(b)Type B

    Facility must keep complete hospice care plan on file

    Based on client records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as client #5 is receiving hospice care, but there is no hospice care plan maintained. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)Type A

    Apply centrally stored medication safeguards

    Based on absence of Centrally Stored Medications Records, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above , as record of centrally stored medications is not maintained. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the November 5, 2024 inspection of COMFORT HOME II?

This was an inspection of COMFORT HOME II on November 5, 2024. 19 citations were issued: 5 Type A (serious) and 14 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COMFORT HOME II on November 5, 2024?

Yes, 19 citations were issued (5 Type A, 14 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on staff records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 5 records reviewed, ..."

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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