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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THELicense 4868005543 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

LPA Hiratsuka conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured the facility. This facility currently has five residents. LPA toured the facility and the backyard. Three staff and three resident records were reviewed. LPA observed a lot of trash on the side of the house with the gate. The trash does not impede the walkway and LPA is not issuing a citation because right now it does not impede the walkway, but it does need to be removed. The following was observed and citations issued: -The perishable food supply is not enough for three meals a day for two days for five residents. The refrigerator and freezer were almost empty. LPA was informed today is shopping day. Regulations require a two day perishable food supply to be maintained. -The nonperishable food supply is not enough to maintain three meals a day for seven days for five residents. The regulations require the nonperishable food supply to be maintained for three meals a day for seven days for the amount of residents in the facility. -LPA observed R1 leave the facility property. LPA reviewed R1's physician's report (LIC 602) and it states the resident is not able to leave the facility unassisted. -LPA observed locks on the freezer and refrigerator that were not being used during visit. LPA asked the caregivers and they stated they use the locks at night. The facility does not have a waiver from Community Care Licensing Division allowing the locks. Deficiencies cited from Title 22 Regulations and or the California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct shall result in civil penalties. appeal rights left

Citations

3 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.

  • 87458(c)Type A

    Based on observation, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because LPA observed one resident (R1) leave the facility and when LPA reviewed the physician's report the physician's report stated the resident may not leave unassisted, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87468.1(a)(2)Type B

    Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because there are locks on the freezer and refridgerator which LPA was told are locked at night. The locks are not locked during the day, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87555(b)(26)Type A

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because LPA observed a near empty refridgerator and freezer, and the nonperishable food supply will not sustain three meals a day for seven days, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 14, 2024 inspection of HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THE?

This was a inspection inspection of HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THE on January 14, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to HIGHLANDS CARE HOME III, THE on January 14, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because LPA observed o..."

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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