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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

EMERALD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMELicense 4156008236 citations on this visit
6 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility and grounds, consisting of 6 private client bedrooms--2 of which have exit doors to outside, and 3 of which have private full bathrooms. There is a common bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. Backyard is level and fenced, and there is a detached storage shed. There are 3 staff present. A comfortable temperature is maintained, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Hot water temperature is tested. Food supply and first-aid kit are inspected. All client files are reviewed. Centrally Stored Medications Records and clients' cash handling records will be reviewed at a later date. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed, as well as other staff records. Isabelle Gil is a certified RCFE administrator (x 6/26) that oversees facility operations. Due to time constraints, this report is incomplete. Deficiencies observed will be cited at a later date. The following forms/information are requested to be completed and returned to CCL by 3/11/25: • LIC 309 Administrative Organization • LIC 400 Affidavit regarding Client Cash Resources • LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility • LIC 500 Personnel Report • LIC 610D Emergency Disaster Plan (signed and dated) • LIC 9282 Infection Control Plan - Proof of control of property (signed and dated lease) - Proof of current liability insurance - Annual license renewal fee of $1237 is due and payable. Deficiencies of the RCFE California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are observed and cited on page THREE.

Citations

6 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.

  • Facility must clear fire safety for bedridden persons

    FIRE CLEARANCEAll facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services.... Prior to accepting or retaining ...bedridden persons, the licensee shall notify the licensing agency & obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. This requirement is not met, as client #4 is bedridden, but there is no approved fire clearance for bedridden, which poses an immediate health and safety risk.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONHot 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 and not more than 120 degree F .This requirement is not met, as hot water temperature tested at 132 degrees in common bathroom, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    STORAGE SPACEThe licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. This requirement was not met, as Comet cleanser stored in bathroom cabinet in private bathroom of client #1, which posed an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.

  • Obtain required California clearance or exemption

    CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCEAll individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to H & S Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility, request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c). This requirement is not met, as 5 staff out of 7 staff files reviewed DO NOT have criminal record clearance associated to this facility. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to clients, and civil penalty is assessed at $100/each. Three staff have been employed for over 7 months.

  • Maintain an approved first aid kit on-site

    INCIDENTAL MEDICAL CAREA complete first aid kit shall be maintained and be readily available in a specific location in the facility. The kit shall be a general type approved by the American Red Cross, or shall contain at least... specific items. This requirement was not met, as first aid kit only contains Medihoney, several bandaids, a flex fabric, cold pack, and tweezers. Licensee failed to ensure that first aid kit is complete, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to clients in care.

  • Dignity in personal relationships

    PERSONAL RIGHTSResidents in all RCFEs shall have ...the right...to be accorded dignity in their personal relationships with staff, residents, and other persons.This requirement is not met, as there are video baby monitors in 3 clients' rooms, so staff can monitor clients from the kitchen. This poses an immediate personal rights risk to clients in care. Cameras are placed in rooms of clients #1, #3, #4, and provide video and audio surveillance.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 25, 2025 inspection of EMERALD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME?

This was an inspection of EMERALD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME on February 25, 2025. 6 citations were issued: 5 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to EMERALD RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME on February 25, 2025?

Yes, 6 citations were issued (5 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "FIRE CLEARANCEAll facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire depar..."

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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