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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

KIMBERLY'S ELDER KARE KOTTAGELicense 4352942061 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required - 1 Year Visit and met with staff Elizabeth Gonzalez. During visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA toured two out of two resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The water temperatures in the bathroom sinks were 112 F and 116 F. LPA tested the smoke detectors in the hallways and in six out of six resident bedrooms. Each smoke detector functioned properly when tested. LPA tested one out of one carbon monoxide detector and it functioned properly when tested. LPA toured six out of six resident bedrooms and found each bedroom to have working lights. All the occupied bedrooms had available bedding and clothing storage areas. During visit, LPA observed that a sliding glass door did not completely close and lock and two staff were needed to open and close the sliding door. LPA observed a hole about 3 inches in diameter in one of the resident bedrooms. LPA toured the outside area and found the outdoor exits were clear of obstructions. The Emergency Disaster Drill Log indicates the last disaster drill was conducted on 06/06/2025. See LIC809-C page for more information. Page 1 of 2. LPA Marrufo reviewed three out of three resident records, including Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. Resident R1 had the wrong prescription number for one medication. LPA reviewed 5 staff records. Staff S1 was missing a Health Screening Form. S2 was missing a current first aid certification. Advisory Notes were issued. See LIC9102 forms for more information. A deficiency was cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. See LIC809-D page for more information. LPA Marrufo requests that the following records be updated and sent to LPA Marrufo within 5 business days: LIC500 Personnel Report Current Liability Insurance Record Emergency Disaster Plan This report was reviewed with staff Elizabeth Gonzalez and a copy of the 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.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of the facility sliding glass doors, which could not properly be locked or opened, and one out of six resident bedrooms, which had a hole in one of the walls, which poses a safety risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the August 22, 2025 inspection of KIMBERLY'S ELDER KARE KOTTAGE?

This was an inspection of KIMBERLY'S ELDER KARE KOTTAGE on August 22, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to KIMBERLY'S ELDER KARE KOTTAGE on August 22, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one of the facility sliding glass door..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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