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Inspection visit

Non-compliance follow-up

MERRILL GARDENS AT GILROYLicense 435202806
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct a case management – legal/non-compliance visit. LPA met with General Manager, Billy Mitchell. The purpose of the visit to ensure the facility is adhering to the compliance plan submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL) after a non-compliance meeting held on June 13, 2024. During visit, LPA toured the facility with GM to include garden house, assisted living, common areas, and courtyard areas. During the tour, LPA observed 9 staff members who are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. All sharp objects, chemicals, disinfectants, and garden supplies observed secured. Based on the non-compliance plan, training was scheduled to be completed by a certain date for reporting requirements; change of condition and observations of decline in condition or ability; personal rights of a resident; reappraisals; and care of persons with dementia as it pertains to toxic substance and sharp objects. LPA observed all training topics stated on the non-compliance plan was completed by the expected dates. The training document contains the topic, date, name and signatures of the participants. GM states a plan to complete the training bi-annually. Page 1 of 2. 5 resident files were reviewed. The files reviewed contained a signed personal rights form, physician’s report, and a signed up-to-date appraisal/needs and services plan. 5 staff files were reviewed. 5 staff are associated to the facility and fingerprint cleared. 5 staff are provided training on personal rights as of 10/29/2024. LPA Dolores advised to ensure all new staff review and receive instruction regarding resident rights upon hire and the training must be documented in the staff’s file. LPA Dolores advised GM regarding the importance of adhering to the facility's corrective action plan that was developed on June 13, 2024, to ensure the facility's stays within compliance of Title 22 regulation. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with General Manager, Billy Mitchell and a copy of the report was 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.

  • 87468.2(a)(4)Type A

    (a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, record review and observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited wherein R1's alert button was not responded to on 7 different occasions and based on LPA Dolores observation on 10/18/23 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 October 29, 2024 inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT GILROY?

This was a other inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT GILROY on October 29, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERRILL GARDENS AT GILROY on October 29, 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 other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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