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Inspection visit

Complaint

A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITYLicense 4156010662 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

During the visit conducted on 12/23/24, LPA toured the facility’s nursing station on the first and second floor. LPA observed a full box of medications for various residents on the floor in the nurses’ station to be unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPA observed the second-floor nurses’ station and observed a prescribed bottle of Gavilyte in an unlocked cabinet. According to the General Manager, the pharmacy delivered medication either early in the morning or during NOC shift. The General Manager indicated he/she came in around 6am, however was busy and was unable to lock the medication. Based on observations, record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegation are determined to be substantiated. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC9099-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report was discussed with Licensee, Juliet Pacaldo and a copy is provided with appeal rights.

Citations

2 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.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care: (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the visit conducted on 12/23/24, LPA toured the facility’s nursing station on the first and second floor. LPA observed a full box of medications for various residents on the floor in the nurses’ station to be unlocked and accessible to residents in care. LPA observed the second-floor nurses’ station and observed a prescribed bottle of Gavilyte in an unlocked cabinet which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care

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  • 87465(h)(6)(C)Type B

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care:(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored:(6) The licensee shall be responsible for assuring that a record of centrally stored prescription medications for each resident is maintained...This requirement is not met as evidenced by:(C) The drug name, strength and quantity. Based on the MAR and medication list reviewed, it indicates that R1 is being provided a 50mg tablet of Trazodone by mouth at bedtime, however based on R1's medication's observed and doctor's order, R1 is actually receiving 75mg of Trazodone which was obesrved in bubble packs and was observed on the doctor's orders which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care

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What happened during the December 26, 2024 inspection of A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY?

This was a complaint inspection of A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY on December 26, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY on December 26, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care: (h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a complaint inspection. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern about the facility to CCLD.

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