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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

REDWOOD RETREATLicense 4968034029 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen, arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required 1 yr. Inspection and was welcomed by Monette Temple(caregiver), Administrator, Eric Moessing was contacted by staff and arrived during inspection. Facility has a fenced perimeter. There is a total of 14 residents, 9 of which have dementia diagnosis. There is 1 resident currently on Hospice. LPA initiated a tour of the facility at 8:40 am and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and free from obstructions. Activity calendar observed and menus posted. Required postings were observed. Resident rooms were furnished per regulation. Water temperature in resident's bathroom faucets measured between 114.4 and 122 degrees F falling out of Title 22 acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F in 1 out of 4 resident’s bathroom faucets (see LIC 809-D). Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Bathrooms had required bathmats and grab bars. Toxins were in a unlocked cabinet in the kitchen (see LIC 809-D). Laundry room containing cleaning supplies were locked. Medications are centrally stored in the medication cabinet in the kitchen which was locked at the time of inspection; although LPA observed with caregiver unlocked closet next to front door containing multiple medications needing to be destroyed, accessible to residents in care 87465(i)(see pic)(see LIC809-D) Fire extinguisher was last inspected 10/18/2022. Facility has a hard wired smoke alarm system that is maintained by a vendor and inspected by the local fire department. Facility's last service was conducted Jan, 2023. Carbon Monoxide detector tested and found to be working. Last Disaster Drill was conducted on 8/23/2023. Auditory alarms were functional at the time of visit. LPA observed a few residents walking around the facility with a staff person to get exercise and facility was providing live piano with sing along. Continues on LIC 809C... File review was initiated at 10:30 am. Five staff files and five resident files were reviewed. 2 out of 5 staff do not have required First Aid and CPR certificates (see LIC 809-D). Three (staff S1,S2,S3)out of five staff do not have required TB test on file (see LIC 809-D). Medications and medication records were reviewed and 1 out of 5 residents medication records were not current (see LIC 809-D). Training records were reviewed. 1 out of 5 residents (R1) did not have a current needs and services plan (see LIC 809-D). LPA reviewed Licensing Information System (LIS) with administrator who stated that is corrected and updated at this time; no need to change any information. Disaster Drills are conducted quarterly with the last one being conducted on 8/23/2023. Administrator Certificates for Administrator Eric Moessing, 6017309740, expires on 8/16/2024. Appeal of Rights Given. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and appeal of rights provided. LPA Hansen is requesting Licensee to update the following documents and submit to CCL by 10/1/2023: LIC 308 Designated LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s Copy of Administrator Certificate Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance

Citations

9 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.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    ***Based on observation the facility did not have hot water temperature between 105 & 120 F in 1 of 4 resident's bathroom faucets which poses an immediate Health, Safety risk for residents in care. LPA observed hot water temperature in 1 bathroom faucet at 122 degrees F.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    Based on observation disinfectant & cleaning solutions under unlocked kitchen sing & 3 paint cans under residents bathroom sink in unlocked cabinet, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • First aid training requirements

    Based on LPA's observation and record review, two out of five staff lacked required first aid certification, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of five staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87411(f)Type B

    Health screening and fitness requirements

    Based on interview & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 3 out of 5 staff TB tests were not performed which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87458(a)Type B

    Obtain baseline medical assessment before resident admission

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 residents (R1) did not have a current medical assessment on file which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(c)Type B

    Document behavioral expression and related causes

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 5 residents (R1) did not have a signed reappraisal within 12 months which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • Maintain records of centrally stored medication dosages

    Based on observation, interview & record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 (R1)out of 2 residents medication review of did not record dosages of medications given which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    Based on observation by LPA and staff (see pic) medications for destruction were in unlocked closet next to front door. The medication shoud be centrally stored as required by regulations. This is a health & safety risk and/or a personal rights risk to residents in care.

  • 87465(i)Type A

    Dispose of unused medications with required witness

    Based on LPAs observation that the facility did not destroy 3 residents medications. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the September 5, 2023 inspection of REDWOOD RETREAT?

This was an inspection of REDWOOD RETREAT on September 5, 2023. 9 citations were issued: 4 Type A (serious) and 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to REDWOOD RETREAT on September 5, 2023?

Yes, 9 citations were issued (4 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "***Based on observation the facility did not have hot water temperature between 105 & 120 F in 1 of 4 resident's bathroo..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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