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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLYLicense 5850027983 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

02/2/2024 10:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Maria Medrano the administrator (cert #6026602740 exp:8-8-25) and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current. LPA Benson and administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to four (4) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. Medications were also reviewed. Medication is locked in a locked closet. The common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The kitchen was clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguisher fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Hot water temperature measured within required Title 22 regulations of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. There is a schedule of activities Planned for the clients. All required postings are displayed within the facility. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. No firearms are on premises. The facility has been conducting drills every 6 months. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809D) 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 provided to administrator Maria Medrano.

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.

  • 1569.69(g)Type B

    Based on interveiw and record reveiw, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of two visits by a nurse or consultant pharmacist, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1569.695(c)Type B

    Based on interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the facility only performed two drills last year and have not record, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 87465(a)(6)Type A

    Based on observarion, interview and record reveiw, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of three medication reviews, discontinued medication was noted as given to a resident, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the February 2, 2024 inspection of COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLY?

This was a inspection inspection of COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLY on February 2, 2024. 3 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to COMFORT HAVEN FOR THE ELDERLY on February 2, 2024?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (1 Type A, 2 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interveiw and record reveiw, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in one out of two visits ..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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