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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SERENITY GARDENSLicense 4550025502 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 05/15/2024 11:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Jennifer Gama Resident Care Director acting for administrator (cert #6014210740 exp.03-02-2026) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA Benson and resident care director toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to four (4) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. Medications were also reviewed. Medication is locked in a locked closet. The common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The kitchen was clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguisher fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Hot water temperature measured within required Title 22 regulations of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. There is a schedule of activities planned for the clients. All required postings are displayed within the facility. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. No firearms are on premises. The last disaster drill was conducted and documented on 04-12-24, the facility has been conducting drills every 3 months. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, a copy of the report, and appeal rights provided to Jennifer Gama Resident Care Director.

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.

  • 87412(a)Type B

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 had no TB test on record, 3 out of 3 staff had no employee rights, 3 out of 3 staff had no 1st aid record which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87506(b)(13)Type B

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 or 3 residents had an out dated needs and services palan dated 2021, 2 out of 3 residents had no signed personal rights record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the May 15, 2024 inspection of SERENITY GARDENS?

This was a inspection inspection of SERENITY GARDENS on May 15, 2024. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to SERENITY GARDENS on May 15, 2024?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of ..."

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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