Inspection visit
Routine inspection
Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
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.
- 87202(a)(2)Type A
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.
- 87303(e)(2)Type A
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.
- 87355(e)(2)Type A
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.
- 87465(a)(8)Type B
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.
- 87468.1(a)(1)Type A
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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