Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
POSITIVE DIRECTIONS #9
329 EL CAMINO DRIVE, Delano CA 93215
4 bedsLatest official report Aug 3, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (661) 721-3525
- Licensee
- POSITIVE DIRECTIONS, INC.
- Administrator
- MARIA ORTIZ
- Contact
- MARIA ORTIZ
- License first date
- Jun 12, 2006
- License effective date
- Jun 12, 2006
- District office
- FRESNO RO · (559) 243-8080
- Regional office
- 24
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 8 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- Aug 3, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Dec 16, 2024
2 later reports, from Aug 19, 2025 through Aug 3, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
What Type A and Type B mean
- Type A
- Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
- Type B
- Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.
At a glance
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 125 Kern County facilities licensed for 6 or fewer beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 14 reports for this facility: 12 inspections, 2 complaint investigations, and 0 licensing or administrative records.
Those records contain 8 Type A and 3 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 12
- Recorded deficiencies
- 11
- Type A deficiencies
- 8
- Type B deficiencies
- 3
- Substantiated complaints
- 0
- Repeated topics
- 0
More than the typical 5
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
0 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
More than the typical 2
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size also have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
Repeated topics
Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.
No topic repeats in the last 36 months
No deficiency topic appears in more than one report during that window. This does not establish that nothing repeated earlier in the five-year record, and it is not a statement about current conditions.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
Background checksType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87355(c)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87355 Criminal Record Clearance (c) A licensee or applicant for a license may request a transfer of a criminal record clearance from one state licensed facility to another, or from Trust Line to a state licensed facility by providing the following documents to the Department: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on file review; House Manager S1 is not associated with the facility.
Official plan of correction
Licensee to associate staff immediately or submit documents to CCLD office by due date.
Deadline recorded: Dec 17, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 17, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
Admission, assessment, and evictionType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87457(a)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87457 Pre-Admission Appraisal - General (a) Prior to admission, the prospective resident and his/her responsible person, if any, shall be interviewed by the licensee or the employee responsible for facility admissions. (1) Sufficient information about the facility and its services shall be provided to enable all persons involved in the placement to make an informed decision regarding admission. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of Resident R1's file. No preadmission appraisal was observed in file or conducted prior to R1's admission. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 16, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 16, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87458(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87458 Medical Assessment (a) Prior to a person's acceptance as a resident, the licensee shall obtain and keep on file, documentation of a medical assessment, signed by a physician, made within the last year. The licensee shall be permitted to use the form LIC 602 (Rev. 9/89), Physician's Report, to obtain the medical assessment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of Resident R1s file. No medical assessment was obtained prior to admission not observed in file. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 16, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 16, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Staffing, personnel, and trainingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87412(g)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87412 Personnel Records (g) All personnel records shall be maintained at the facility and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. (1) The licensee shall be permitted to retain such records in a central administrative location provided that they are readily available to the licensing agency at the facility as specified in Section 87412(f). This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs request for staff records on 10/15/24. Administrator stated staff files were at the office and would be sent via email to LPA. LPA received records on 10/30/24, 15 days after the request. This poses a potential risk to the health, safety and/or personal rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 20, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 20, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Administrator qualificationsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87405(b)(8)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87405 Resident Record (b) Each resident’s record shall contain at least the following information: (8) Names, address, and telephone numbers of the resident’s representative, as defined in Section 87101(r), to be notified in case of accident, death, or other emergency. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of R1 files. Records obtained at the time of admission did not include the required information.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 20, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 20, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87455(c)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87455 Acceptance and Retention Limitations (c) No resident shall be accepted or retained if any of the following apply: (2) The resident requires 24-hour, skilled nursing or intermediate care as specified in Health and Safety Code Sections 1569.72(a) and (a)(1). This require was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of R1's records facility obtained at the time of initial admission on 10/08/24 and readmission from hospital on 10/11/24. Based on interviews, R1 had conditions that facility was not aware of and the hospitalization records and death certificate are evidence of the medical conditions that were not disclosed or observed at the time of admission. R1 was not assessed at the time of admission on 10/08/24 and also readmission on 10/11/24. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 17, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 17, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87463(a)(3)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87463 Reappraisals (a) The pre-admission appraisal shall be updated, in writing as frequently as necessary to note significant changes and to keep the appraisal accurate. The reappraisals shall document changes in the resident's physical, medical, mental, and social condition. Significant changes shall include but not be limited to: (3) Any illness, injury, trauma, or change in the health care needs of the resident that results in a circumstance or condition specified in Sections 87455(c) or 87615, Prohibited Health Conditions. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs observation of R1 and R2's file. 2 out of 2 residents in care did not have reassessments completed after hospitalization's and prior to readmission back into the facility after hospital visit. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and or personal rights of the residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 27, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 27, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87459(a)(7)(F)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87459 Functional Capabilities (a) The facility shall assess the person's need for personal assistance and care by determining his/her ability to perform specified activities of daily living. Such activities shall include, but not be limited to:(7) Physical condition, including:(F) Medical history and problems. This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPAs review of R1 file. There is no functional capabilities assessment completed addressing medical history and problems.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will provide signed documentation evidencing they understand the regulation by POC.
Deadline recorded: Dec 17, 2024. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Dec 17, 2024
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportInspection
Health conditions and treatmentsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87615(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Prohibited Health Conditions (a)Persons who require health services for or have a health condition including, but not limited to, those specified below shall not be admitted or retained in a residential care facility for the elderly (4) Staphylococcus aureus ( " staph " ) infection or other serious infection.: This requirement was not met as evidenced by LPA's observation of records and interviews with staff, R1 was admitted to the hospital from the facility with severe sepsis. LPA's observation of records and interviews with Staff, R1 was admitted to the hospital from the facility with severe sepsis. If not corrected, the violation will have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of resident's in care.** A Civil penalty in the amount of $500 is hereby assessed**
Official plan of correction
Licensee will review the regulation LPA provided, conduct a staff training on recognizing and identifying Title 22 Prohibited Conditions. Licensee will send the signed copies from all staff, acknowledging they understand the regulation by POC date of 01/27/23.
Deadline recorded: Jan 27, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 27, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Background checksType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87355(e)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87355 Criminal Record Clearance(e) 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: (1) Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: LPA's observation of staff schedule and interviews with licensee, Staff S2 has not received a fingerprint clearance and has been working in the facility since 08/2022. If not corrected, the violation will have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of resident's in care ** A Civil penalty in the amount of $500 is hereby assessed**
Official plan of correction
S2 was immediately removed from the schedule and will not return to work without the required clearance and association. L1 will have S2 fingerprint cleared and submit required documentation by POC date of 01/27/23.
Deadline recorded: Jan 27, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 27, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Incident reportingType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87211(a)(1)(B)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
No Deficiency cited. Form created in error. Facility reported incidents as required by Title 22.
Official plan of correction
N/A
Deadline recorded: Jan 30, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jan 30, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Inspection
No deficiencies recorded in this report
Source and limits
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.
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