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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

BUCK SERENITY HOMESLicense 4868020853 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Contreras arrived unannounced to conduct a required annual inspection and was greeted by administrator(admin) Gideon Castro. Facility is an Adult Residential Care for the Elderly licensed for a capacity of 6 residents. There are currently 5 residents in care. Facility is a two story facility, residents reside in first floor and staff rooms are located in second floor of facility. LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed at least a 2- day supply of perishable and 7- day supply of non-perishable food. Expiration dates were not noted in some food items in refrigerator (Technical Violation given). Resident bathroom had required bath mat and grab bar. Bathroom found with paper towels and toilet paper. Dryer and washer found operational. Toxins found in two resident bathrooms unlocked under bathroom sink including chemicals found unsecured in bathrooms accessible for residents ( Deficiency cited, see 809D). Water temperature in sink accessible to residents in care measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. Resident bedroom observed to be equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawer. LPA toured the outside backyard of facility and observed emergency exits free from obstruction. Noticeable spider webs and collected dust observed in resident window sills (Technical Violation given). Five out of five resident rooms did not have door signal system turned on in door that leads to outdoor perimeter of facility (Deficiency cited, see 809D). Fire extinguishers were last inspected 4/15/2025. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility are tested through Fire Marshall. Disaster drills conducted quarterly. LPA conducted file review for 5 out of 5 residents. LIC613 Personal Rights signature missing from one (R1) resident file (Technical Advisory given). Continued onto 809C..... continued from 809... LPA conducted file review for 3 staff. One staff (S1) missing LIC501 Job Application (Technical Advisory given) . LPA conducted medication spot check. Centrally stored log up was observed to not be complete with 9 medications not listed in Centrally Stored Medication Log for R2 (Deficiency cited, see 809D). Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC308- Designation of Responsibility Liability Insurance Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given and discussed with Administrator. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with administrator.

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.

  • 87303(i)(1)(A)Type B

    Based on [LPA and admin observation licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 resident room did not have door signal system on which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Based on LPA and admin observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in Toxins found in two resident bathrooms unlocked under bathroom sink including chemicals found unsecured in bathrooms accessible for residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(6)(h)Type B

    Based on [LPA and admin record review and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Centrally Stored Medication Log was not complete for S2 requiring medication administration which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the March 5, 2026 inspection of BUCK SERENITY HOMES?

This was a inspection inspection of BUCK SERENITY HOMES on March 5, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to BUCK SERENITY HOMES on March 5, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on [LPA and admin observation licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 5 out of 5 resident room di..."

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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