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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NURSING & ASST LVG, THELicense 4352027101 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility’s annual continuation visit from 10/04/2023. LPA met with Clinical Coordinator (CC), Karen Padilla. The facility has carbon monoxide detectors present throughout the facility. Activities calendar for the month observed posted in the common areas. On 10/04/2023, LPAs observed resident participating in activities such as church service and bingo. On 10/04/2023, LPA entered the kitchen area. The resident's meals are prepared in the facility's skilled nursing section and delivered to assisted living in a food warmer. LPA observed cups of fresh fruits in the assisted living refrigerator which were observed covered. On 10/04/2023, LPAs reviewed 5 resident records. During review of the residents centrally stored medication record (CSMR) it was found resident R2, R4, and R5's CSMRs were missing information. LPA observed R2 was missing 5 medications that were not written in their centrally stored medication record. CC followed-up with the pharmacy who then sent the updated CSMR with the 5 medications. R2's CSMR was missing start dates and refills information. R4's CSMR was missing start dates and refill number information. R5's PRN medication was not written in the CSMR. During today's visit, LPA observed and obtained the facility's in-service training record on medications that was conducted on 10/04/2023. On 10/04/2023, 4 residents and 3 staff were interviewed. The following documents were obtained: updated admission agreement, lease agreement, LLC, liability insurance, LIC-500, LIC-610E, and LIC-308. A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. See LIC809-D. This report was reviewed with Clinical Coordinator, Karen Padilla and a copy of the report and appeal rights were 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.

  • 87465(h)(6)Type B

    Based on interview, record review and observation the licensee did not ensure resident R2, R4, and R5’s centrally stored medications records were complete by missing information such as medications, start dates, and refills which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 10, 2023 inspection of VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NURSING & ASST LVG, THE?

This was a other inspection of VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NURSING & ASST LVG, THE on October 10, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NURSING & ASST LVG, THE on October 10, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview, record review and observation the licensee did not ensure resident R2, R4, and R5’s centrally stored..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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