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Inspection visit

Non-compliance follow-up

L & S GENTLE CARE IILicense 4868039742 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

At approximately 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Ethel Contreras arrived unannounced for the purpose of conducting a quarterly Non-Compliance (NCC) visit and were greeted by Samuel Padama, Licensee. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with 3 residents in care. At approximately 12:50 PM, LPAs initiated a facility tour with Licensee and observed the following: facility was a comfortable temperature, passageways were free from obstructions, items which could pose a risk to residents in care were observed inaccessible and cabinets containing such items were locked. Medications were properly stored. LPAs inspected the structure in the garage which did not contain any personal items, clothing, or sleeping materials, indicating the room is being used strictly for its approved purpose of storage. At approximately 1:45 PM, LPAs reviewed resident and staff files which had all the required documentation. However, S1's file was observed missing proof of required medication and annual training for last 12-months (see LIC809Ds). The following deficiencies were observed and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation or the California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12-month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Licensees and appeal of rights provided. Signature on form confirms receipt.

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.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    569.625(b)(2)…[T]raining requirements shall...include an additional 20 hours annually….This requirement is not met as evidenced by; Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that S1 has proof of required annual training which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.69(b)Type B

    1569.69(b) Each employee...who continues to assist with the self-administration of medicines, shall also complete eight hours of in-service training on medication-related issues in each succeeding 12-month period. Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ensuring that S1 has proof of required annual medication training which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 28, 2025 inspection of L & S GENTLE CARE II?

This was a other inspection of L & S GENTLE CARE II on March 28, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to L & S GENTLE CARE II on March 28, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "569.625(b)(2)…[T]raining requirements shall...include an additional 20 hours annually….This requirement is not met as ev..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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