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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (multi-day)

MELOS CARE HOMELicense 5676096722 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Trevor Byrne arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a continuation of the required annual visit at 10:59 AM. LPA met with facility staff who contacted the facility Administrator Edwin Paul Oyasan. The Administrator arrived to the facility at 11:10 AM. Entrance interview conducted and the reason for the visit was explained. During today’s visit LPA conducted a brief physical plant tour, conducted staff interviews, conducted a record/medication review, reviewed the facility’s emergency disaster plan/infection control plan, and obtained copies of the facility’s LIC 500, resident roster, and current liability insurance. The following was observed: PHYSICAL PLANT TOUR: During the physical plant tour LPA observed the under-sink storage of the hallway bathroom to be unlocked. LPA observed this storage to contain cleaning chemicals which were unsecured and accessible to clients in care. LPA informed the Administrator who locked the storage during the inspection. The facility’s fire alarms and fire door were tested at 02:21 PM and functioned properly at the time of the inspection. RECORD REVIEW: Record review began at 11:16 AM. 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, consent forms, and personal rights. Three (3) staff files were reviewed. All staff files contained all required documents and trainings. Four (4) resident files were reviewed. Resident #1 (R1), resident #2 (R2)’s files were observed to be missing signed copies of the personal rights of residents. LPA informed the Administrator of the missing documents. The Administrator agreed to obtain signed copies of the missing documents. Continued on LIC 809C. MEDICATION REVIEW: Medication review began at 12:45 PM. Medications for two (2) of four (4) residents were observed. All medications were documented appropriately on their respective centrally stored medication and destruction record sheets. No deficiencies were observed during medication review. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, the 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; the facility’s last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 05/02/2025. The facility’s emergency disaster plan is up to date and is adequate. Both the infection control plan and the emergency disaster plan are reviewed/updated annually by the facility’s Administrator. INTERVIEWS: LPA interviewed one (1) staff member. The staff member interviewed was knowledgeable on their roles and responsibilities, the resident’s rights, the forms of abuse, and the appropriate reporting procedures for suspected abuse. Pursuant to Title 22 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D): Exit interview conducted and copy of the report was issued and appeal rights 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.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    Ensure hazardous items are locked and not unattended

    87309 Storage Space and Access(a) ... the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, ... are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cleaning solutions were unsecured in an under-sink cabinet which poses an immediate health and safety risk to clients in care.

  • Signed rights acknowledgement in resident record

    87468 Personal Rights(b)...a resident...shall be...given a copy...(1) The personal rights of residents...(A) ...the signed copy shall be included in the resident's record.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as two residents did not have signed copies of the personal rights of residents included in their files which poses a potential personal rights risk to clients in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 18, 2025 inspection of MELOS CARE HOME?

This was an other inspection of MELOS CARE HOME on July 18, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to MELOS CARE HOME on July 18, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (1 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "87309 Storage Space and Access(a) ... the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, ... are in locke..."

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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