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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

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

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Samuel Apostol. During the visit, ADM stated the home has 43 residents LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside out with S1 which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, restrooms and residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 70 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured to range from 112-116 degrees F in resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in April 29, 2024. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The fire alarm system was last inspected in October 2024. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on December 1, 2024. LPA conducted interviews with 2 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed facility records for 4 staff and 5 residents. LPA reviewed 5 resident medications and centrally stored medication records (CMR). 5 Out of 5 CMR's reviewed did not have the start date written on the log for all residents reviewed. While reviewing R2's CMR, LPA observed 2 medications were not listed on the centrally stored medication log. A Deficiency is being cited & a technical assistance was provided during today's visit. This report was reviewed with ADM Samuel Apostol and a copy of the signed 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 record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Based on a review of R1-R5's centrally stored medication record, R1-R5's medication start dates is not listed for all 5 residents. While reviewing R2's medications, LPA observed Medication M1 & M2 were not listed on R2's Centrally Stored Medication record. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the December 18, 2024 inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.?

This was a inspection inspection of SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on December 18, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC. on December 18, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Based on a review of R1-R5's centrally..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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