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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ELLE'S CARE HOME 2License 4156007634 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 09/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vado Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced annual required 1 year inspection visit. LPA met with caregiver Jeremiah Slavador and explained the purpose of today's visit. There are 2 staff present and 4 residents in the facility. According to staff there are 3 GGRC residents and 1 RCFE resident. Around 245pm the licensee met with LPA Vado at the facility. This is a single level facility licensed for residents age range of 60 years and over all of which may be non-ambulatory and one bedridden. License is approved for 3 hospice residents. There are no residents on hospice as of this visit. The physical plant was toured inside and outside of the facility to ensure the safety of the residents. There are no video cameras on site per the caregiver. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is observed as in good working condition. Knives are stored and locked in a drawer adjacent to the sink. There is a locked cabinet beneath the kitchen sink but no cleaning supplies are present when observed. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies are observed as in place. There is an additional cabinet in the garage which stores additional canned goods and dry goods for resident and staff use. First aid kit is observed as complete with required items stored in the medication cabinet which is observed to be locked. LPA observed at least two fire extinguishers in place which are currently within operating range, combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are observed in place through out the facility, and central heating. A carbon monoxide detector in place located in a hallway was tested but it did not work. The facility had combination carbon monoxide/smoke detectors in place that did work. PPE is observed to be in place. Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. LPA made observations of the exterior and observed items stored beneath the raised wooden walkway such as old bed frames, screen doors, a shopping cart, and old wheel chairs. Additionally LPA observed unlocked paint cans stored beneath the walkway. The paint cans pose an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Water temperature was measured in a resident bathroom at 122F and increasing during testing which poses as a health and safety issue for residents in care. In this same bathroom LPA observed cleaning solutions stored beneath the bathroom sink which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Cleaning supplies are observed to be locked in the garage primarily. Continued on next... Page 2 LPA did observe several items as not in good repair during the inspection such as: torn or missing window screens on resident windows, broken carbon monoxide detector did not function when tested in the hallway central to resident room towards the front of the facility, and a broken grab bar that is under repair per staff interview which can poses as a health and safety risk to residents in care. LPA observed all resident rooms as clean, free of odors, and contained all the required furniture per regulatory recommendations. Linen closet is observed as stocked with such items for resident use. Shower floors are equipped with non-skid mats or flooring as observed. Facility does not handle resident monies. Medications and logs are observed today as current. During today's inspection LPA reviewed four resident files and three staff files. Administrator certificate is expired as of 07/06/2024 but according to the administrator/licensee she has already renewed and is pending per administrator certification branch. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 09/30/2024 : • Copy of administrator certificate • Copy of facility's liability insurance • LIC308 Designation of responsible staff person • LIC400 Affidavit regarding client/resident cash resources • LIC402 Surety bond information with expiration date • LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC500 Staff Schedule • Copy of control of property or copy of lease Citations are issued on this day on the attached LIC809D pages. Report is reviewed with licensee Karin Lastimosa and a copy is provided.

Citations

4 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(c)Type B

    Keep window screens clean and in repair

    87303(c) Maintenance and operation - All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair. This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations made, LPA observed that several window screen through out the faciltiy are either damaged, ripped, or not in place. This posese a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303(a) Maintenance and Operation - The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement has not been met as evidenced by: Based on observations made, LPA observed that torn or missing window screens on resident windows, broken carbon monoxide detector did not function when tested in the hallway central to resident room towards the front of the facility, and a broken grab bar that is under repair per staff interview.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    87303(e)(2) MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION - Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degree C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degree C).This regulation has not been met as evidenced by: Based on faciltiy observations made, LPA tested the water in a common resident bathroom in a hallway at the front of the facility. Water temperature was measured at 122F and increasing during today's visit. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    87309(a)Storage Space -Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to clients shall be stored where inaccessible to clients. Based on facility observations made, LPA observed cleaning supplies stored beneath a resident bathroom sink unsecured. LPA also observed paint cans being stored beneath the raised wooden walkway located at the side of the facility and a can located near the side gate. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 25, 2024 inspection of ELLE'S CARE HOME 2?

This was an inspection of ELLE'S CARE HOME 2 on September 25, 2024. 4 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ELLE'S CARE HOME 2 on September 25, 2024?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (2 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303(c) Maintenance and operation - All window screens shall be clean and maintained in good repair. This regulation ha..."

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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