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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

KENSINGTON PLACE REDWOOD CITYLicense 4156009641 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to continue the 1-year required Annual inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Carol Blackwell, Director of Nursing Services and explained the purpose of the visit. April Vargas, Executive Director arrived later during the visit. LPA inspected the facility's first aid kits. Each kit had a current edition of a first aid manual, sterile first aid dressings, bandages, scissors, tweezers, and a thermometer. LPA received a copy of the current LIC 500. 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, LPA observed pills in the medication cart that were not stored in their original container. In the presence of the LPA, Director of Nursing, Carol Blackwell placed the medications in a plastic cup and secured them. 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 facility representative and a copy of the report provided along with appeal rights.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • Keep prescriptions in original containers

    Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that resident's medication were stored in its originally received container, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 22, 2025 inspection of KENSINGTON PLACE REDWOOD CITY?

This was an other inspection of KENSINGTON PLACE REDWOOD CITY on October 22, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KENSINGTON PLACE REDWOOD CITY on October 22, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that resident's medication were stored in its originally received cont..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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