Absolute Care Home

Immediate disposal of contaminated food

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in emergency non-perishable food was expired which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the Licensee was unable to provide the LPA the emergency disaster plan which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the Licensee did not conduct quarterly emergency drills which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Limit operations to licensed capacity

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the Administrator's relative resided at the facility and shared a room with R1 which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in knives were not secured and cleaning supplies in the garage were accessible which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Require physician order and label for PRN medication

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in R1 did not have a PRN Authroization Letter which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Label and preserve medicine compliance standards

Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in R1's medications were not properly documented which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Records available to licensing agency for inspection

Resident Records:87506(d)All resident records shall be available to the licensing agency to inspect, audit, and copy upon demand during normal business hours. Records may be removed if necessary for copying. Removal of records shall be subject to the following requirements: Based on interview and record review the licensee did not comply with the regulation above, records for R1 were not provided to LPA, which poses a potential personal rights risk to residents in care.

Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

Based on observation and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as multiple items of debris and discarded items were observed outside on the northside of the facility.

Based on record review and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R1 who resides in Bedroom 3 is being showered once a week in the private bathroom of Bedroom 5 where R2 currently resides which poses a potential health, safety, and resident’s rights risk to residents in care.

Obtain required California clearance or exemption

This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Interim Administrator is not associated to the facility which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.Civil Penalty Assessed.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R2’s Physician’s Report (LIC602) is dated 4/21/2021 which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Submit and maintain current mailing address

87355(e)(1)Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review...(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1) Obtain a California clearance... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interviews the licensee did not comply with the section cited above by not ensuring that I1 has a criminal record clearance and associated to the facility which poses an immediate health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Fire approval and staff access to unlock systems

87705(f)(2)Care of Persons with Dementia(f)...inaccessible to residents with dementia: (2) Over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements or vitamins, alcohol, cigarettes, and toxic substances... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section above as medication was accessible in R1's room, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Food quality controls and rejected damaged goods

87555(b) General Food Service Requirements( 8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, the licensee failed to comply with the section cited above as the LPA observed expired food, food past the best by date, and food in unmarked containers with no dates which poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Kitchen sanitation against contamination sources

87555 General Food Service Requirements (b)(27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects.This requirement is not met as evidence by: Based on observation, the LPA observed spiders and ants in the pantry and ants on the kitchen counters, and clutter on the counter's, and dining room/living room area which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Maintain facility in clean, safe, sanitary condition

87303 Maintenance and Operation(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the facility was observed to be cluttered on 12/16/20 by a credible witness which poses a potential safety risk to residents in care.