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WHITE OAKS SENIOR LIVINGLicense 4352028202 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Monter interviewed staff (S1 and S2) and ADM regarding the allegation that staff are sleeping in the garage. ADM stated no one sleeps in the garage and staff do not sleep there. Based on interview with staff (S1), S1 admitted and confirmed that he/she sleeps in the garage. S1 also reaffirmed that the picture taken was where he/she sleeps. On April 04, 2024, LPA Monter and Partoza interviewed S3. S3 stated in November/October 2023 a staff member was sleeping in the garage. Based on interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met therefore the above allegations is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies were cited from California Code of Regulations, Title 22 during today’s visit, see LIC 9099-D. This report was reviewed with Administrator Irish Ladwig, and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal Rights was provided. Facility accepted residents with a prohibited condition. On November 3, 2023, the Department investigated on an allegation that the facility accepted a resident with a prohibited condition (G-tube). LPA Monter interviewed S1 and S2 who stated that R1 has G-tube. LPA interviewed resident R1. R1 stated he/she just moved back to the facility in October 2023 after hospitalization. R1 stated the after-hospital discharge, he/she has G-tube which will be remain in place at the recommendation of R1’s physician. LPA interviewed ADM. ADM stated he/she only has one resident who has the G-tube. ADM stated when R1 came back to the facility on October 2023, he/she had a G-tube. Page 2 Out of 3 On November 22, 2023, LPA Monter interviewed Witness 1 (W1). W1 stated, R1 moved back to White Oaks Senior Living on October 2023, with the G-tube. W1 stated R1 still has the G-tube until this day because it was recommended to keep it there in case R1 begins to worsen again. On November 16, 2023, the Department received a request from the ADM requesting for an exception for R1 with G-tube. The exception request was made after the complaint allegation was filed on 11/3/2023. Based on interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met therefore the above allegations is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies were cited from California Code of Regulations, Title 22 during today’s visit, see LIC 9099-D. This report was reviewed with Administrator Irish Ladwig and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal Rights was provided. Page 3 Out of 3

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.

  • 87202(a)Type B

    87202 Fire Clearance (a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department, or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal… This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observations and interviews conducted. S1 admitted that he/she sleeps in the garage. S3 admitted a staff member was sleeping in the garage. Based on physical plant, the garage is not listed as a sleeping quarters for staff.

  • 87615(a)(2)Type A

    87615 Prohibited Health Conditions (a) Persons who require health services... health condition including, but not limited to,... shall not be admitted or retained in a residential care facility for the elderly… (2) Gastrostomy tubes. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on interviews and record reviews, the ADM admitted a resident with G-tube in October 2023, without an exception. This poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to residents in care.

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What happened during the April 4, 2024 inspection of WHITE OAKS SENIOR LIVING?

This was a complaint inspection of WHITE OAKS SENIOR LIVING on April 4, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to WHITE OAKS SENIOR LIVING on April 4, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87202 Fire Clearance (a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county..."

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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