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SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.License 4352941431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 2 of 2. LPA and LPM inspected the kitchen cabinet on the right side top cabinet next to the refrigerator where S1 stored the PM, weekend medications (Sat and Sun) and 1 bag of R1's medication. During inspection, LPA and LPM observed that main door towards the medication room and the kitchen was open and accessible to residents in care. Kitchen staff was busy preparing and serving meals. Based on interviews and observation/inspection of the facility, 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 Sam Apostol and a copy of the report was provided. Appeal Rights was 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(a)Type A

    87303(a) Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be in clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of mainteance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met by: Based on observation of the covered patio at the backyard has swarm of at approximately 40 flies above the 10 seated residents who were smoking. The outside table observed with an empty can soda, tables with melted cheese and a peeled orange fruit which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(h)(5)Type B

    Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)(5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers. This requirement is not met by: Based on interview and observation, the administrator did not comply by storing resident medication in small brown envelopes 4 days in advance which poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the May 19, 2023 inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.?

This was a complaint inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on May 19, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on May 19, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87303(a) Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be in clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. ..."

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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