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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

EMERALD HILLS CARE HOMELicense 4156007813 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 11/7/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Maria Collins, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story building with 6 bedrooms and three bathrooms, front yard, garage, office, living room, dining room, and backyard. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed in hallways or the front and back yards. The facility was kept at a comfortable temperature. The hot water temperature was within the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables on site. No food was expired. The facility's first aid kit had the required items. All sharp objects, soap, detergent, and poisons were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA Calandra reviewed 5 resident files and 3 staff files. All files were observed to be complete except for Appraisal of Needs and Services in the resident files and TB results for two staff members. A review of Centrally Stored Medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication Records(CSMR) kept at the facility. During the visit, the following documents were collected: Current Liability Insurance The facility will send the current LIC 500 and Control of Property to the Regional Office (RO) by 11/27/2025. A Type B citation was provided for not having TB results for S1 and S2. A Type B citation was also provided for not having Appraisal of Needs and Services for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5. A Type B citation was also provided as the Administrator does not have an active Administrator Certificate. The deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies by the due date may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Maria Collins, Administrator and a copy of the report sent via email.

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.

  • 1569.695(e)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not have an appraisal of resident needs and services plan for R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on record review, the Licensee has two staff (S1 and S2) which do not have TB results in their files, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87412(d)Type B

    Keep administrator certification or recertification records

    Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not maintain documentation that they had met the recertification requirements for Administrators, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the November 7, 2025 inspection of EMERALD HILLS CARE HOME?

This was an inspection of EMERALD HILLS CARE HOME on November 7, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EMERALD HILLS CARE HOME on November 7, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (0 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not have an appraisal of resident needs and services plan for R1, R2, R3, R4, a..."

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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