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Inspection visit

Complaint

A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITYLicense 4156010663 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Regarding the allegation, facility is unkempt and facility is malodorous, according to the reporting party, during a visit that was conducted on 10/2/24, it was observed R1's room had two mouse traps installed but the room was still unkempt with odor. Reporting party does not believe that the facility is cleaned daily. During the complaint visit conducted on 10/14/24, LPA observed R1’s room and observed a gallon sized bag of dirty towels, four mouse traps in corners of R1’s room, dishes and food stacked right next to R1’s bed, four baskets of towels, and personal belongings all over R1’s bed; kettle, gloves, tissue paper, WD-40, etc. R1’s room had a urine odor. According to the Administrator, R1 urinates in towels as R1 is bed bound and puts urinated towels in a plastic bag. LPA toured the facility and observed it to have a strong urine odor. Regarding the allegation, staff do not provide adequate laundry services, according to the reporting party, R1 has four laundry baskets filled with soiled clothing. Reporting party also observed one 32-gallon bag filled with dirty clothing and towels which spilled out onto the floor. During the complaint visit conducted on 10/14/24, LPA observed a 32-gallon bag filled with dirty clothing and towels. LPA observed cockroaches in the bag. According to the administrator, laundry for R1 was being done twice a week, however the facility does laundry services everyday now. According to R1, the facility is doing laundry everyday, but R1 does not receive his/her clean laundry until a week after. Based on observations, record review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met. Therefore, the above allegations 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 Administrator, Paula Madrigal and a copy is provided with appeal rights.

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.

  • 87303(a)Type B

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303 Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, LPA observed R1’s room and observed a gallon sized bag of dirty towels, four mouse traps in corners of R1’s room, dishes and food stacked right next to R1’s bed, four baskets of towels, and personal belongings all over R1’s bed. R1’s room had a urine odor. LPA toured the facility and observed it to have a strong urine od

  • Clean linen quantity and hygiene supplies

    87307 Personal Accommodations and Services: (a) Living accommodations and grounds shall be related to the facility's function. The facility shall be large enough to provide comfortable living accommodations and privacy for the residents… who may reside in the facility. The following provisions shall apply: (3) Equipment and supplies necessary for personal care and maintenance of adequate hygiene practice shall be readily available to each resident…(C) Clean linen… hand towels and wash cloths. The quantity shall be sufficient to permit changing at least once per week or more often when indicated to ensure that clean linen is in use by residents at all times…This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observations, LPA observed a 32-gallon bag filled with dirty clothing and towels. According to R1, the facility is doing laundry everyday, but R1 does not receive his/her clean laundry until a week after.

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  • Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations

    87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities: (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: During the complaint visit, LPA observed cockroaches on Resident 1’s (R1’s) food and in R1’s bag of personal belongings. LPA observed 2 mice run from one side of the room to the other. Based on the pest-control invoices, pest control came into the facility twice a month, however, despite pest control coming to the facility twice a month, the facility still has pests.

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What happened during the January 17, 2025 inspection of A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY?

This was a complaint inspection of A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY on January 17, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to A & J ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY on January 17, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303 Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times...This ..."

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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