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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LAUREL HEIGHTSLicense 4352024222 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Nenita Abad. During the visit, LPA observed 6 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 3 restrooms and 3 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. While touring resident bedroom #3's private bathroom, LPA observed a laundry detergent container, with the name "Lysol." (Photographs were taken.) ADM stated the laundry detergent belongs to R4 and forgot to put it back in the garage. (Note: bedroom #3 is a shared bedroom for R4 and R5.) Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 70 degrees F. LPA measured hot water temperature with a thermometer in all 3 facility bathrooms and water temperature was measured to range from 138-139 degrees F. (LPA took photos and videos of thermometer) Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 24, 2024. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on February 12, 2024. LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 1 staff and 2 residents. Deficiencies are being cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator (ADM) Nenita Abad and a copy of the signed report was provided. Appeal Rights were provided.

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.

  • 87303(e)(2)Type A

    Based on observation and LPA's measurement with a thermometer, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 3 Out of 3 bathrooms water temperature was measured to range from 138-139 degrees F. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type B

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. While touring resident bedroom #3's private bathroom, LPA observed a laundry detergent container, with the name "Lysol", accessible to residents R4 and R5. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 24, 2024 inspection of LAUREL HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection inspection of LAUREL HEIGHTS on March 24, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LAUREL HEIGHTS on March 24, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and LPA's measurement with a thermometer, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above...."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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