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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

VARENNA AT FOUNTAINGROVELicense 4968030492 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Alviso, and Department Management K. Gaines, conducted a continued 1 Year inspection, and met with Administrator Assistant Debbie Smith, and Dan Ferrarese, Maintenance Director. The inspection is focused on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility, and review of staff records, hiring documents, vaccination information, including staff training. The facility is a licensed continuing care retirement community, which consists of residential assisted living residents that are provided care services, and residents that are currently independent, no provided assisted living care needs, at this time. If independent residents need care services at any time, these services may be added per the admission agreement, and the facility's plan of operation. Facility was toured with Dan Ferrarese, Main building , and both the South and North buildings. The facility has a large supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). The LPA observed the front lobby entrance where the screening check is conducted; There is a thermometer video scanner, hand sanitizer for use, and the Concierge will ask the screening questions and log the information as required. LPA was screened before being allowed to remain in the facility. LPA observed during the inspection, the Administrator and all other staff all wearing masks as required. Fire extinguishers were serviced and tagged as required- dated 4/18/21. The fire clearance is approved for Villetta building-132 non-ambulatory, includes 8 bedridden. Third floor 72 ambulatory, Casitas #1 thru #27, 54 non-ambulatory, and NO & SO buildings-64 non-ambulatory. Hospice granted for five (5) residents. LPA observed the food supply, perishable and non-perishable, to be sufficient during the inspection. The facility has a sufficient supply of food and water for the 72 hour shelter in place supplies. The facility has 14 large bins that contain required emergency supplies, and these are stored as follows: Main building has seven (7) bins on different floors, The South building has three (3) bins, one on each floor, and the North building has two(2) bins, one on each floor, and South and North Casita's each have one bin for each Casita area. Continued on LIC809C... The South building was having carpet installed and workers tools were left out in hallways on two floors, along with scraps of material and garbage from the work being done, this creates a safety hazard for residents using these hallways and entries into the building. This will be cited, see LIC809D. The LPA and Department Managemnt staff observed two housekeeping carts that were left unsupervised by the housekeepers, leaving all toxins/claners accessible to residents in care. This will be cited, see LIC809D. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8) and/or Health & Safety Code, is being cited on the following 809D. Exit interview conducted with Administrator Debbie Smith. Appeal Rights given to the Administrator D. Smith.

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.

  • 87303(a)Type A

    Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

    Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the South building where there was rug installation going on; There were tools, rug scraps and other items left out in the hallways and in a sheeted area in a walkway making it a safety hazard for residents in care. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on LPAs observation and Department staff, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in there were two housekkeeping carts that were found unlocked with no housekeeper in-sight, the toxins/cleaners were unlocked and accessible to residents in care. This poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the April 28, 2022 inspection of VARENNA AT FOUNTAINGROVE?

This was an other inspection of VARENNA AT FOUNTAINGROVE on April 28, 2022. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to VARENNA AT FOUNTAINGROVE on April 28, 2022?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on LPA's observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the South building where there w..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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