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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

APPLE BLOSSOM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITYLicense 4968036112 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Deniz and Cuadra arrived unannounced to conduct an Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee/Administrator Josephine Blancaflor. Required postings were observed. Annual fees are paid during our visit. LPAs/Licensee initiated a tour of the facility at 9:20 am and made the following observations: Facility was a comfortable temperature and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperature in resident's bathroom measured at 119.3, 121.4, and 121.8 degrees F which are not within allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F (Deficiency cited). Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Bathrooms had required bath mats and grab bars. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked.Facility has at least two days of perishable and one week of non-perishable foods. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Fire extinguisher was last inspected May, 2024. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detector located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Exit doors have auditory alert system and were functional at time of visit. Last disaster drill conducted on 1/27/25. File review was initiated at 10:00am. Three staff files and five resident files were reviewed. Staff have required First Aid and CPR certificates, training records were reviewed. All resident's files have current medical assessments and care plans. Administrator Certificate for Licensee Josephine Blancaflor, 6015304740 expires 7/14/26. A spot of medications revealed some discrepancies as follow; there was an unrecorded medication Hydrocodone -Acetaminophen 10-325 MG in the medication log for resident (R1) and Tab-A-Vite Tabs Major medication for resident (R2) had a missing information in the centrally stored medication log (Deficiency cited). Licensee submitted updates of the following documents: Designation of Administrative Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500), Liability insurance and control of property. Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Appeal rights given. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Licensee and a copy of this report was given.

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(e)(2)Type B

    Based on the hot water being checked at 134.9 degrees Fahrenheit, which is not in compliance with regulation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(a)(6)Type B

    Based on medication review, centrally stored medication log was not accurate in 2 of 5 residents which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 20, 2025 inspection of APPLE BLOSSOM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY?

This was a inspection inspection of APPLE BLOSSOM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY on February 20, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to APPLE BLOSSOM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY on February 20, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on the hot water being checked at 134.9 degrees Fahrenheit, which is not in compliance with regulation, the licens..."

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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