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Inspection visit

Complaint

SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLCLicense 4156011371 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 2/19/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Grace Donato conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit at the facility. LPA met with Administrator Susan Tilma and explained the purpose of the visit. Regarding Licensee is not ensuring that the facility has sufficient staff to meet the needs of residents in care, according to the reporting party, there are 5 residents at the facility and either 1 or 2 staff members present at to provide care and supervision throughout the day. During the complaint visit on 1/31/25, LPA observed 5 residents in their beds and one staff member (S1) cooking breakfast. LPA reviewed all 5 resident files and observed 4/5 residents to have a diagnosis of dementia and one resident that is on hospice. According to the administrator and S1, from 8-9am, S1 is providing care and supervision to the 5 residents. When S1 goes on his/her break from 11am-1pm, there is another staff member (S2) who is providing care and supervision to 5 residents alone. Therefore, based on the interviews conducted and information collected, 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 is reviewed. A copy of the report and appeal rights are provided.

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.

  • 87411(a)Type A

    Facility personnel sufficiency and competence

    87411 Personnel Requirements – General (a)Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs...The licensing agency may require any facility to provide additional staff whenever it determines through documentation that the needs of the particular residents... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, observations and records review, there was not enough staff member scheduled to cater to the resident’s care which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 19, 2025 inspection of SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLC?

This was a complaint inspection of SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLC on February 19, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to SANDHILL ASSISTED LIVING LLC on February 19, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87411 Personnel Requirements – General (a)Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent ..."

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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