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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

LEXINGTON ASSISTED LIVINGLicense 5658501113 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) JoAnn Rosales conducted a Case Management - Deficiencies visit at the facility. LPA met with staff Matteo DiGrigoli who is authorized to review and sign reports. During facility tour on 10/14/2021 starting at 11:35 am with staff Ashley Villareal LPA observed wound cleanser, wound gel, wound dressing, laundry detergent, cough suppressant, levetiracetam tablets, pantoprazole tablets, ibuprofen, sertraline tablets, januvia tablets, finasteride tablets, aspirin, mirtazapine tablets, tylenol, melatonin, vitamin D3, miralax, quetiapine tablets, gaviscon antacid, polyethylene glycol, laxaclear, albuterol inhaler, clopidogrel tablets, RA col-rite capsules, atorvastatin tablets, docusate sodium soft gels in an unlocked room #119 in memory care accessible to residents. During facility tour on 10/14/21 at 12:36 pm with staff DiGrigoli LPA observed staff #1 (S1) working and not associated to the facility. Staff stated that they have been working at the facility for 1 to 2 months. LPA verified through Guardian that S1 is fingerprint cleared and not associated to the facility. Staff DiGrigoli stated that they do not have any documentation of S1 being associated to 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). Civil penalties issued in the amount of $750.00. Exit interview was conducted, today's reports, civil penalties and appeal rights were reviewed and emailed to the Operations Manager

Citations

3 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.

  • Obtain required California clearance or exemption

    87355 Criminal Record Clearance. (e)(2) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: Request a transfer of a criminal record clearance as specified in Section 87355(c) or...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the licensee did not ensure that S1 was associated prior to allowing S1 to work, which poses an immediate safety risk to residents in care.

  • Store centrally held medications in locked secure place

    87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services (h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observations, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as resident medications were observed accessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety 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, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as Over-the-counter-medication, vitamins, and toxic substances were observed accessible to residents which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 14, 2021 inspection of LEXINGTON ASSISTED LIVING?

This was an other inspection of LEXINGTON ASSISTED LIVING on October 14, 2021. 3 citations were issued: 3 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to LEXINGTON ASSISTED LIVING on October 14, 2021?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (3 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "87355 Criminal Record Clearance. (e)(2) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safe..."

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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