Complaint·January 31, 2025

Per investigation, there is sufficient information obtained to support a violation had occurred. LPA observed the door leading into the garage unlocked, leaving disinfectants, soaps, cleaners, accessible to residents in care. This deficiency will be cited, 87309(a) Storage Space and Access- Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage, see LIC9099D. During the LPA's tour with staff, the medication closet was observed by the LPA to be unlocked, and all medications were accessible to residents in care.This deficiency will be cited, 87465-(h)(1)(C) Incidental Medical and Dental Care-The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: Medications shall be centrally stored under the following circumstances: Because of potential dangers related to the medication itself, or due to physical arrangements in the facility and the condition or the habits of other persons in the facility, the medications are determined by either a physician, the administrator, or Department to be a safety hazard to others, see LIC9099D. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), is being cited. Failure to correct deficiencies by due dates, may result in additional deficiency citations and/or civil penalties being assessed. Exit interview conducted with the Administrator/Licensee Bana Solomon regarding finding of the allegation and deficiency citations. Caregiver Ana Herron signed the report for the Administrator. Appeal Rights were provided to Anna Herron for Licensee Bana Solomon.