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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

VENTURA TOWNEHOUSELicense 5658018102 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) JoAnn Rosales conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation visit. LPA met with Administrator Evan Granucci. *This is an amended report to make corrections noted after further review of the report*. A physical plant tour was conducted to ensure there are no health and safety hazards. During facility tour at 11:11 am with Administrator LPA observed a housekeeping cart outside of room #208 with cleaner and degreaser and bleach germicidal cleaner accessible to residents. Administrator located housekeeping staff #1 (S1) in a resident laundry room down the hall. During facility tour at 11:21 am with Administrator LPA observed a housekeeping cart outside of room #638 with stainless steel cleaner, toilet cleaner, comet and cleaner and degreaser accessible to residents. Administrator located housekeeping staff S2 in room #638. During facility tour at 11:32 am with Administrator LPA observed a housekeeping cart outside of room #53 with furniture polish, stainless steel cleaner, toilet cleaner, comet, glass cleaner, floor cleaner and bleach germicidal cleaner accessible to residents. Administrator located housekeeping staff S3 inside room #53. Administrator stated that the housekeeping staff normally take the chemicals with them inside the resident rooms while they are cleaning. LPA reviewed random resident medications. During a review of resident medications at 12:11 pm with S4 LPA observed that resident #1 (R1) is prescribed gabapentin 300 mg 1 capsule by mouth at bedtime. R1 was not given the medication on 12/3/21 as it was still in the bubblepack. The admin history for R1's medication indicates that R1 was given their medication on 12/3/21 at 8:38 pm. LPA observed first aid kit complete. LPA reviewed random staff records. Due to computer issues LPA is unable to amend the 10/21/21 Required 1-year visit report citation 87465(h)(2) Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services . The citation of 87465(h)(2) is being amended to 87705(f)(2) Care of Persons with Dementia and is being cited on this Case Management visit report. Continued on 809C Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Civil penalties issues in the amount of $250.00. Exit interview conducted. Today's reports, civil penalty and appeal rights 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.

  • Limit staff assistance with self-administered drugs

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services(a)(5) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medications as needed.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on medication review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 3 resident medications which poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.

  • Fire approval and staff access to unlock systems

    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 and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as medications and toxic substances were observed accessible to residents which posed an immediate health risk to persons in care.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 6, 2021 inspection of VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE?

This was an other inspection of VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE on December 6, 2021. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to VENTURA TOWNEHOUSE on December 6, 2021?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (2 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services(a)(5) The licensee shall assist residents with self-administered medic..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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