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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

APPLETON HOMESLicense 5676100221 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Trevor Byrne conducted an unannounced case management – deficiencies visit at the facility at 09:56 AM. LPA met with facility staff who contacted the Administrator Myline Olivas the reason for the visit was explained and entrance interview was conducted. The Administrator arrived to the facility at 11:05 AM. During the physical plant tour at 10:02 AM LPA observed the back patio of the facility. LPA observed the back patio to contain multiple unsecured tools. LPA observed a hand saw, a crowbar, a circular saw, a box cutter, and other various tools. LPA informed the facility Administrator of the unsecured items. The Administrator stated that a contractor is working to update the kitchen of the facility. The Administrator spoke with the contractor and asked them to secure the tools. The contractor arrived to the facility shortly after and secured the tools at the time of the visit. Pursuant to Title 22 regulations and/or the Health and Safety Code the following deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809D). A copy of the report was printed, appeal rights were provided, and exit interview was conducted.

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.

  • 1569.312(a)Type B

    §1569.312 Basic services requirementsEvery facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least the following basic services:(a) Care and supervision...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and file review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as R1 suffered a fall at the facility and no safety measures were in place to minimize the risk of falls during the timeframe R1 fell which poses a potential health and safety risk to clients in care.

  • 87309(a)Type A

    87309 Storage Space and Access(a)... the licensee shall ensure that ... knives...tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as multiple tools were left unattended on the facility's back patio which poses an immediate safety risk to clients in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 13, 2025 inspection of APPLETON HOMES?

This was a other inspection of APPLETON HOMES on March 13, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to APPLETON HOMES on March 13, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "§1569.312 Basic services requirementsEvery facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall provide at least th..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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