EUROPEAN LOVING CARE I

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87303(e)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C). 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 four out of four bathrooms which poses an immediate health to persons in care. LPA observed water temperature to test between 125.7 to 130.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/07/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee to correct water temperature and log for a 24 hr period and send to LPA by POC due date via email. (nancy.guillen@dss.ca.gov)

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87309(a)

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. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed spray paint, paint, sealer and pruning shears in unlocked back patio storage. LPA observed 4 scissors, nails, screws, and a pruning shear in an unlocked kitchen drawer. Garage was also unlocked and had disinfectants, cleaning solutions and medications accessible to residents in care which poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/07/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee removed all items during visit. Licensee to conduct an in-service training. A copy of the items discussed, staff attending, and signatures will be sent to LPA by POC due date via email.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87465(h)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, LPA observed medication Tussin DM Max, Ferrous Sulf, Milk of Magnesia, Ferrous Sulfate Elixir, Dayquil, and Mucinex in kitchen pantry accessible to residents in care, which poses an immediate health risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/07/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee to conduct an in-service training with staff. A copy of the items discussed, staff attended and signatures will be sent to LPA by POC due date via email.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87468(c)(2)(A)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(c) Licensees shall prominently post personal rights, nondiscrimination notice, and complaint information in areas accessible to residents, representatives, and the public. (2) Information on the appropriate reporting agency in case of a complaint or emergency, including procedures for filing confidential complaints, shall be posted as follows: (A) Licensees may use the Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Complaint Poster (PUB 475) or may develop their own poster as provided in this section. A poster developed by the licensee shall contain the same content as the PUB 475. The poster that is posted shall be 20” x 26” in size and be posted in the main entryway of the facility. PUB 475 may be accessed, downloaded, and printed from the www.ccld.ca.gov website. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above Per Staff 1 and Administrator interview, PUB 475 Poster was removed from the wall which poses a potential safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 05/07/2026 Plan of Correction Licensee removed framed PUB poster from storage and placed on wall during visit.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

1569.695(c)

Regulation authority

HSC

What the official deficiency says

(c) A facility shall conduct a drill at least quarterly for each shift. The type of emergency covered in a drill shall vary from quarter to quarter, taking into account different emergency scenarios. An actual evacuation of residents is not required during a drill. While a facility may provide an opportunity for residents to participate in a drill, it shall not require any resident participation. Documentation of the drills shall include the date, the type of emergency covered by the drill, and the names of staff participating in the drill. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA record review and interviews, there are no documented accounts of quarterly disaster drills which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 06/11/2025 Plan of Correction Facility to conduct a quarterly disaster drill and send proof to LPA by POC due date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87309(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87309(a) Storage Space and Access ...The licensee shall ensure that disinfectants, cleaning solutions... 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. The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Toxins were found unlocked under the kitchen sink during the initial investigation which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

Cleaning supplies were moved away from the kitchen and locked in a closet since the initial visit.

Deadline recorded: May 29, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87465(h)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87465(h)(2)Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible... The requirement was not met as evidenced by: Medications were found unlocked in a kitchen cabinet during the initial investigation which poses a potential health and safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

Medications were moved away from the kitchen and locked in a cabinet since the initial visit.

Deadline recorded: May 29, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87705(f)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

The following shall be stored inaccessible to residents with dementia: Knives, matches, firearms, tools and other items that could constitute a danger to the resident(s). This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based on observation, Licensee failed to ensure Knives and cleaning sprays were inaccesible to residents with Dementia. All 6 residents have a diagnosis of Dementia.This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee secured items during the visit. CLEARED DURING VISIT.

Deadline recorded: Aug 25, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87465(h)(2)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Incidental Medical and Dental services. Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: Based off observations Licensee failed to ensure medications are inaccessible to persons other than employees. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

Licensee to ensure residents medications to be centrally stored and not accessible to persons other than employees. Licensee secured medications in locked medication cabinet during the visit. CLEARED DURING THE VISIT

Deadline recorded: Aug 25, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.