HARMONY HOME CARE

Official classification

Type B

Official code

1569.625(b)(1)

Regulation authority

HSC

What the official deficiency says

(1) The department shall adopt regulations to require staff members of residential care facilities for the elderly who assist residents with personal activities of daily living to receive appropriate training. This training shall consist of 40 hours of training. A staff member shall complete 20 hours, including six hours specific to dementia care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626 and four hours specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696, before working independently with residents. The remaining 20 hours shall include six hours specific to dementia care and shall be completed within the first four weeks of employment. The training coursework may utilize various methods of instruction, including, but not limited to, lectures, instructional videos, and interactive online courses. The additional 16 hours shall be hands-on training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not completing 40 hrs of training with S6, S7 and S9 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 04/10/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to propse a detailed plan moving forward on how they will implement training for new staff with S6, S7 and S9 submit copies of the trainings to CCLD by POC due date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

1569.625(b)(2)

Regulation authority

HSC

What the official deficiency says

(2) In addition to paragraph (1), training requirements shall also include an additional 20 hours annually, eight hours of which shall be dementia care training, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.626, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1569.696. This training shall be administered on the job, or in a classroom setting, or both, and may include online training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, interview, record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not completing 20 hours annual traning for S2, S3, S4, S5 and S8 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 04/10/2026 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to propse a detailed plan moving forward on how they will implement annual 20 hours of training for S2, S3, S4, S5 and S8 and submit the completed trainings to CCLD by POC due date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87463(h)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(h) The licensee shall request that all residents receive an annual routine visit with a licensed medical professional once every twelve months, either in person or by video appointment. (1) Documentation of the annual routine visit, such as a visit summary, shall be added to the resident's record. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by not having an updated annual routine visit and documented medical assessment (LIC602-A) on file for R5, the last LIC602-A was dated 11/28/2018 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 03/27/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to submit an updated physician's report (LIC602-A) for R5 and submit to CCLD by POC due date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87303(e)(3)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (3) Taps delivering water at 125 degree F (52 degrees C) or above shall be prominently identified by warning signs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in by having hot water in shared downstairs bathroom at 121 degree Fahrenheit which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 03/27/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator lowered the hot water temp and temp measured aftre lowering at 110 degress Fahrenheit. Deficiency cleared.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87303(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in in by not having the back yard cleaned which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 04/16/2024 Plan of Correction Administrator agreed to clean the yard and remove piles of wood, laundry detergent buckets, bookshelves, shopping carts, carts, tv monitor, dresser, plastic tubing, pipes, camodes, walkers, paint brushes, paint rollers and send photos to CCLD by POC due date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87303(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87303(a) MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times... This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review and interview, Licensee did not comply with the section cited above. 4 Staff and 2 residents confirmed there were issues with the elevator door not opening which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

DEFICIENCY CLEARED DURING VISIT. LPA obtained a copy of the invoice of the repair.

Deadline recorded: Apr 7, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87303(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Maintenance and Operation 87303(a) (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/19/2022 Plan of Correction Administrator will remove 4 mattresses, 2 night stands and other items stored on patio and backyard into storage and will provide pictures to CCL no later than the POC date.