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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FINEST LIVING AT CRESTWOODLicense 5658015412 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted by staff upon arrival and LPA explained the reason for today's visit. Administrator Adelaida (Aida) Cruz arrived at 03:45PM. Entrance interview conducted. Beginning at 03:57PM LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: Fire extinguishers are fully charged and last serviced on 01/26/2025. RECORD REVIEW: Began at 03:35PM. Staff and resident records were reviewed for documents including, but not limited to: health screening, TB test, staff training records, fingerprint clearance, resident physician's report, needs and service appraisal, and personal rights. Four (4) staff files observed were in compliance with regulation. Five (5) resident files were reviewed. None (0) of the five (5) resident files had completed reappraisals. COMMON AREAS : This includes the living room, family room, and dining room areas. LPA observed common area to be clean and properly furnished at the time of the visit. The facility has two (2) fireplaces - one (1) in the living room and one (1) in the family room. Both were observed to be adequately screened. BATHROOMS : There are three (3) bathrooms; two (2) are shared and one is in a private bathroom. Restrooms were observed to be equipped with slip-resistant surfaces. Grab bars were observed in the bathrooms. At 04:05PM, water temperature measured at 137.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the hall bathroom. Report Continued on LIC 809-C BEDROOMS : There are seven (7) total bedrooms in the facility; six (6) bedrooms are designated for private resident use and there is one (1) staff room. The staff room is kept locked. All resident rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. GARAGE : Garage was observed locked and contained laundry area, extra perishable food, PPE, incontinence supplies, and additional chemical storage. OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard has a covered patio area with patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. All passageways were observed to be clear. There were no bodies of water on the premises. KITCHEN : LPA observed the kitchen to be clean. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Cleaning supplies are stored under the sink in a locked cabinet. Knives are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, LPA reviewed the facility's infection control practices and the facility's emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency disaster drills are conducted quarterly. Emergency disaster plan was observed to be complete and updated annually, as required. MEDICATION REVIEW: Began at 04:58PM. Medications for two (2) residents were observed. All medications observed were labeled, stored, and properly documented at the time of the visit. INTERVIEWS: During today's visit, LPA interviewed two (2) staff and two (2) residents. No concerns were noted. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.

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.

  • Provide resident hot water for personal care

    Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as hot water measured at 137.5 degrees Fahrenheit at 04:05PM in the hall bathroom, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

  • 87463(a)Type B

    Update reappraisal at required intervals

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in five of five resident files reviewed did not contain an updated appraisal, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the January 27, 2026 inspection of FINEST LIVING AT CRESTWOOD?

This was an inspection of FINEST LIVING AT CRESTWOOD on January 27, 2026. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FINEST LIVING AT CRESTWOOD on January 27, 2026?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as hot water measured at 137.5 degrees Fa..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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