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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MARGARET'S CARE HOMELicense 5027008701 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 10/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unanounced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA was greeted by Facility Staff Member (SM), Romulado Gusto and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Pascua asked SM Gusto to call the Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Margaret Feril to inform them that CCL was present at this time. It was learned that FDA Feril would arrive within the next hour and could continue the visit until she arrives. This facility is licensed to serve 6 residents who are 60 and older. 1 out 6 residents may be non-ambulatory residing in the bedroom with a direct exit. 5 out 6 residents shall only be ambulatory. This facility also holds a dementia plan on file and a holds a hospice waiver for 3. Current census was 3. 1 out 3 residents were out at a medical appointment at this time. It was learned that there is currently one resident on hospice services at this time. A brief interview with SM Gusto was conducted. LPA conducted a record review of 3 resident files and 3 staff files. 3 out 3 resident files did not have a pre-admission assessment on file. 2 out 3 residents were identified as non-ambulatory based on physicians reports conducted. Administrator has a current administrator certificate #7020961740 and expires on 12/05/2025. A review of the facility medication and medication administrator records were conducted. LPA observed, reviewed, and compared medication to medication dispensing logs. First Aid Kit was present and contained all of the required components. Fire Extinguisher was in compliance and has been services by Resilient Fire Protection on 07/20/2025. A tour of the bathrooms was conducted. Hot water temperature was measured and observed to be within the required range of 105-120 degrees. A linen closet was located in the hallway and presented a sufficient amount of linens to adequately supply and meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the bedrooms was conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be sufficient to meet their needs at this time. Common areas were toured. Living room, dining area and all other areas intended for resident use were observed to be furnished and maintained in compliance at this time. A tour of the garage was conducted. All cleaning supplies were locked and made inaccessible to residents at this time. The exterior of the physical plant was toured. Perimeter fence was observed to be stable and gates were in good repair. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL -LIC 308 -LIC 400 -LIC 500 -LIC 610 The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 809-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights were printed and a copy was given to the facility . Exit Interview.

Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 87204(a)Type A

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that the facility was within the fire clearance of 5 ambulatory and 1 non-ambulatory residents. It was learned that 2 out 3 residents were determined to be non-ambulatory based on physicians records. This poses is an immediate health, safety, and health risks to persons in care.

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What happened during the October 7, 2025 inspection of MARGARET'S CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of MARGARET'S CARE HOME on October 7, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to MARGARET'S CARE HOME on October 7, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that the ..."

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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