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Inspection visit

Incident investigation

GABLES OF OJAI, THELicense 5658005512 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) JoAnn Rosales conducted an Case Management visit at the above facility to investigate an incident that occurred on 8/26/21. LPA met with Eric Terrill - Administrator. On 9/2/21 LPA spoke with staff Ashley Phelps regarding an incident report received for resident #1 (R1) indicating that R1 eloped from the facility on 8/26/21. R1 was observed approximately 2 blocks from the facility and was redirected by staff back to the facility. R1 did not sustain any injuries. R1's primary care provider and family member were notified of the incident. Staff stated that based on R1's physicians report R1 is not able to leave the facility unassisted. LPA reviewed R1's records on 9/7/21 which revealed that R1 is not able to leave the facility unassisted. During today’s visit LPA toured the facility with staff Ashley Phelps. During facility tour starting at 10:41 am with staff Phelps LPA observed lysol disinfecting wipes, bleach, disinfectant cleaner, laundry detergent, fabric softener, oxi clean stain remover, lime-a-away cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, and furniture polish in an unlocked housekeeping room accessible to residents. Interview with Administrator at 3:28 pm revealed that R1 will be provided with 1:1 caregiving services until they are able to move R1 to the Gardens (Memory Care). Administrator stated that R1 is scheduled to move to the Gardens on 9/13/21. Based on information obtained during the investigation staff failed to supervise R1 on 8/26/21 as R1 eloped from the facility. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted, todays reports were reviewed and emailed to the Administrator.

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.

  • 87464(f)(1)(c)Type A

    87464 Basic services (f)(1)(c) "Care and supervision" means the facility assumes responsibility for, or provides or promises to provide in the future, ongoing assistance with activities of daily living without which the resident’s physical health, mental health, safety, or welfare would be endangered.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R1 left the facility unassisted which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87705(f)(2)Type A

    87705 Care of Persons with Dementia (f)(2) The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances such as certain plants, gardening supplies, cleaning supplies and disinfectants.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cleaning supplies and disinfectants were accessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the September 9, 2021 inspection of GABLES OF OJAI, THE?

This was a other inspection of GABLES OF OJAI, THE on September 9, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to GABLES OF OJAI, THE on September 9, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87464 Basic services (f)(1)(c) "Care and supervision" means the facility assumes responsibility for, or provides or prom..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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