WESTSIDE ELDERLY CARE I

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87309(a)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) Except as specified in subsection (b), the licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items which could pose a danger to residents are in locked storage and are not left unattended if outside the locked storage. (1) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisonous substances shall be stored in areas separate from food supplies as specified in Section 87555, General Food Service Requirements. 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 which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed R1’s physical it states the resident’s safety would be at risk if they had access to disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisonous substances, knives, matches, tools, sharp objects, and other similar items. LPA observed laundry detergent & bleach above the washer to be accessible, a knife in an unlocked kitchen drawer, cleaning products in and unlocked cabinet under the sink, various tools in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, scissors in kitchen drawer, antifungal cream in an unlocked drawer & toilet bowl cleaner under the sink in the hallway bathroom.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 10/20/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator will provide pictures that items have been removed and relocated in a locked and secure area.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87555(b)(8)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87555 General Food Service Requirements (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained. 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 an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed strawberries & zucchini to have mold. LPA observed bacon and sausage stored in plastic baggy with label or date. LPA observe expired macaroni salad in refrigerator.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 10/20/2025 Plan of Correction Administrator will provide verification/pictures items have been removed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87303(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87303 Maintenance and Operation (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/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed a few cabinets, kitchen faucet, and dishwasher needing to be cleaned. Toilets need to be cleaned from stains.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/06/2023 Plan of Correction Pictures will be provided to LPA verifying areas have been cleaned.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87468.1(a)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews licensee failed to ensure each resident’s personal rights were being met which resulted in infections. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Administrator will conduct training on properly cleaning and briefing the residents. Administrator will create a plan so residents can be assisted with bathroom needs in a timely manner. Verification will be provided to LPA.

Deadline recorded: Dec 30, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.