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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SUNRISE OF SAN MATEOLicense 4156002552 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility, which consists of 4 floors; assisted living residents reside on the first, second and third floors. Memory care residents reside on the fourth floor in 17 rooms, which is a secured unit with egress alert access and a designated dining room. All units have wet bars with small refrigerators.. Emergency signal system is tested and consists of pull cords in bathrooms and most bedrooms, which sends an audible alert to staff on their cell phones. Operable carbon monoxide detectors are installed throughout hallways and in some apartments. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Medications are stored in locked medication carts on each floor. A comfortable temperature is maintained, passageways are clear, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material and hygiene supplies are maintained. Hot water temperature tested at 119 degrees in rooms on 3rd and 4th floors. Fresh and non-perishable food supplies are maintained. Quarterly food and dietary audits are conducted and documented; copy of last audit by registered dietician dated 2/12/25 is provided. First-aid kit is inspected. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as staff records. Transcripts of staff training are provided today for review. Client files are reviewed. Medications records may be reviewed at a later date. Executive director Abbie Apolinario is a certified RCFE administrator (x10/26) that oversees facility operations. The following information is requested to be submitted to CCL by 4/17/25: • LIC 500 Personnel REport • Facility sketch • Proof of current liability insurance Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 are cited on following pages.

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.

  • 87355(c)Type A

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCEA licensee or applicant for a license may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another...by providing (specific information) to the Department.This requirement is not met, as staff #2 has worked at facility for almost 2 years, but does not have criminal record associated to facility. Licensee failed to ensure that criminal record clearances for all staff are associated to facility, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care. Civil penalty of $100 issued.

  • Onsite food stock levels for nonperishables and perishables

    GENERAL FOOD SERVICESupplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days shall be maintained on the premises. This requirement is not met, as there is not enough non-perishable food supply maintained for 70 residents. Licensee failed to ensure that non-perishable food supply is sufficient to feed all residents for 7 days in the event of an emergency. Seventeen boxes of Easy Meal freeze dried food is maintained, which does not apprear to be enough for all residents. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.

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What happened during the April 3, 2025 inspection of SUNRISE OF SAN MATEO?

This was an inspection of SUNRISE OF SAN MATEO on April 3, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SUNRISE OF SAN MATEO on April 3, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCEA licensee or applicant for a license may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance fro..."

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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