Allegations1 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Licensing and administrationType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.657(a)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
" (a) For any rate increase due to a change in the level of care of the resident, the licensee shall provide the resident and the resident’s representative, if any, written notice of the rate increase within two business days after initially providing services at the new level of care. The notice shall include a detailed explanation of the additional services to be provided at the new level of care and an accompanying itemization of the charges. " This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, a written notice was provided regarding an increase in care costs, but which did not contain all required information per the above section, which poses a potential health, safety, and/or personal rights risk.
Official plan of correction
Licensee agrees to provide LPA Moleski with an updated written notice regarding the rate increase containing all required details by POC due date. After approval, licensee shall provide this notice to R1's RP. Licensee agrees that this notice shall not backcharge R1's RP beyond the date served to R1's RP. Licensee further agrees to provide LPA Moleski with any and all written notices previously provided for any prior rate increases for R1. vincent.moleski@dss.ca.gov R1's RP shall continue paying their standard rate until licensee provides proper written notice.
Deadline recorded: Apr 17, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.