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CONSTANTIN'S CARE HOMELicense 435200791
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This report is being amended based on additional information received by the department. Based on interviews of residents (R2 to R4), they are not aware of any staff hurting or beating on residents. Based on R2s account of events of 3/28/2022, resident 1 (R1) has aggressive behavior. and he/she would leave the room for safety. R3 stated that staff are not hurting residents in care. R4 recently moved in to the facility and have not experienced, heard or witness a staff hurting a resident. Based on interview and documented statement of staff (S1 to S3). S1 wrote and stated that R1 was the aggressor and physically assaulted S1. S1 stated on the day of the incident, S1 was assisting R1 to prepare for R1s appointment, as soon as the sweater came off, R1 pushed S1 hard and started to scream and accused S1 of hitting him/her. S2 on a written statement stated, that he/she heard the yelling and ran to the room to assess the situation and witnessed R1 hitting S1 and asked R1 to take medication to calm R1 down, but R1 knocked the pills off S2s hand and refused to take the medication. S3 in a written statement stated that law enforcement was called on the day of the incident 3/28/2022 and interviewed staff. Based on law enforcement (LE) report review, Law enforcement interviewed R1 and S3, R1 could not provide details of the incident due to neurocognitive disorder. S3 stated that he/she held R1 to prevent R1 from hitting S1. Based on the police report R1 did not have visible marks or bruising and R1 stated he/she did not have any marks or bruising. This agency investigated the complaint alleging that a staff beat the resident. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegations was false, could not have happened and/or is without reasonable basis. No deficiency was cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted with LIC/ADM Constantin Lapustea. A copy of the signed report was provided. end of report page 2

Citations

5 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.

  • 87355(e)(1)Type A

    87355 All individuals...pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working... in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on interview Licensee/ADM stated that he hired a staff that does not have a fingerprint or criminal background clearance prior to working at the facility, which pose/poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87405(d)(1)Type A

    87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (d)The administrator shall have the qualifications specified in Sections 87405(d) (1) through (7) If the licensee is also the administrator, all requirements for an administrator shall apply. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview & record review, Licensee/ADM did not provide, care and supervision, did not ensure knives,toxics and medication are inaccessible to residents with dementia, and did not ensure staff has obtained a California criminal record clearance before providing direct care

  • 87465(h)(2)Type A

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services (h)(2) Centrally stored medications shall be kept in a safe locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the medication. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation Licensee/ADM did not lock the upper kitchen cabinet and resident's prescription medication were accessible, which pose/poses an immediate health, safety and personal risks to persons in care.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type A

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in privately owned facilities (a)(4)To care, supervision...that meet their..needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in qualifications...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and observation, Licensee/ADM did not provide care & supervision to residents by leaving the resident unattended and with a person who is a minor, which pose/poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)Type A

    87705 Care of Person with dementia. (f) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: (1) Knives...(2)Over-the counter medication... supplements...toxics... such as... cleaning supplies...This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee/ADM did not ensure that toxics, medications & knives located in the kitchen and three bathroom sink cabinets are inaccessible to persons with dementia, which pose/poses an immediate health, safety and personal right risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the April 28, 2024 inspection of CONSTANTIN'S CARE HOME?

This was a complaint inspection of CONSTANTIN'S CARE HOME on April 28, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CONSTANTIN'S CARE HOME on April 28, 2024?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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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