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Inspection visit

Complaint

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

According to ADM, the facility had a bed bug issue in the past, but have taken active measures to address the bed bug issue. ADM provided copies of receipts that they are actively working with Terminex to prevent the propagation of bed bugs and pest. The receipts are dated 12/19/22 and 3/18/23. Staff is not giving medications properly On 06/07/2023, Based on interview with Staff and residents, staff (S1 and S2) denied allegation that staff are not giving medications properly. A random interviews with residents (R1 to R2) also stated that staff are not administering their medications in a timely manner while other residents (R3 to R10) stated their medications were being administer to them timely. 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 UNSUBSTANTIATED. On 06/07/2023, ADM was interviewed. ADM also acknowledge that staff were instructed to label residents' clothing. ADM acknowledged awareness of missing items being reported by residents. On 06/07/2023, a random interviews with residents were conducted wherein R1 to R3 reported that they had missing items and clothes. R1 stated that they were asked by staff to put labels on their clothes but missing items continue to be an issue at the facility. R1 stated that later on staff will let her/him know that the missing items were found. 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.

  • 87217(b)Type B

    Facility must safeguard entrusted cash and valuables

    87217(b) Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal property and valuables: (b) Every facility shall take appropriate measures to safeguard residents' cash resources, personal property and valuables which have been entrusted to the licensee or facility staff. This requirement is not met evidence by: During investigation on 5/19 and 6/7, staff and residents were interviewed and acknowledged missing items such as clothing. LPAs and LPM observed on 5/19 and 6/7 residents' clothing with no name or labels in the laundry room. This pose a potential health, safety and personal rights risk.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include ... procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not being met evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, multiple areas of cigarette buds found on floor, broken chairs and appliances at the front area, multiple areas with swarms of flies, including front door& smoking area which poses an immediate threat to the Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to the persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 7, 2023 inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.?

This was a complaint inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on June 7, 2023. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on June 7, 2023?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87217(b) Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal property and valuables: (b) Every facility shall take appropriate measu..."

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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