HUNTINGTON HOUSE

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87468.2(a)(20)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

Additional Personal Rights of Residents... (a) ... residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all...personal rights: (20) ... A licensee shall not involuntarily transfer or evict residents for reasons other than those permitted by state law or regulations and shall comply with all eviction and relocation protections for residents. For purposes of this paragraph, " involuntary " means a transfer, discharge, or eviction that is initiated by the licensee, not by the resident. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interveiws and record reviews R1 was not allowed back in the facility after a hospital stay and determined stable by medical professional. This posed an immediate risk to 1 out of 4 residents in care.

Official plan of correction

The Licensee and COO agreed to take a CCL certified training regarding eviction procedures. Certificate of completion will be provided by the POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Mar 27, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87468.1(a)(9)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

1 Personal Rights of Residents... (a) Residents in all...l care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (9) To have communications to the licensee from their representatives answered promptly and appropriately. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and record reviews R1's representative was denied communication by facility staff regarding their care decisions. This posed a potential personal rights risk to 1 out of 4 residents in care.

Official plan of correction

The Licensee and COO agreed to take a CCL certified training regarding Personal Rights. Certificate of completion will be provided by the POC due date.

Deadline recorded: Apr 27, 2026. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87205(b)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(b) If the licensee is a corporation or an association, the governing body shall be active, and functioning in order to assure accountability. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review and manager interview, Licensee did not ensure that the limited liability corporation (which owns and operates the facility) remained active and functioning to assure accountability. This posed a potential health and personal rights risk to 7 of 7 residents [R1 through Resident #7 (R7)] in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/03/2025 Plan of Correction During today's visit, Licensee E-mailed their accountant and instructed them to pay all taxes and/or fees owed to the California Franchise Tax Board, which is necessary to bring the LLC back into good standing. Licensee agreed to continue to oversee the matter to completion, and to send LPA proof that the LLC is active again, by the 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 record review and manager interview, Licensee did not ensure that 3 of 10 staff (S1, S2, and S3) had completed 20 hours of training within the last year, of which 8 hours were required to be on dementia care and of which 4 hours were required to be on postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care. This posed a potential health and personal rights risk to 7 of 7 residents [R1 through Resident #7 (R7)] in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/03/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee agreed to have S1, S2, and S3 each complete 20 hours of continuing training (ensuring at least 8 hours are on dementia care and at least 4 hours are on " postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care " ). Licensee agreed to clearly document the training, and to send proof of completion to LPA, by the 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 record review and manager interview, Licensee did not ensure that 4 of 7 residents (R1, R2, R4, and R6) had documentation of an annual routine visit with a licensed medical professional. This posed a potential health risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/03/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee agreed to coordinate with the responsible persons (RP) to ensure that R1, R2, R4, and R6 complete their annual routine medical visits. (In cases where the RP refuses the annual visit, Licensee will document such refusal in writing.) Licensee agreed to send proof of completion to LPA, by the POC due date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87411(c)(1)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87411 Personnel Requirements – General: “(c)(1) Staff providing care shall receive appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross.” This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on records review and manager interview, Licensee did not ensure that 2 of 10 staff (S4 and S5) received appropriate training in first aid from persons qualified by such agencies as the American Red Cross. This posed a potential health risk to 7 of 7 residents in care [R1 through Resident #7 (R7)].

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/03/2025 Plan of Correction Licensee agreed to coordinate with S4 and S5 to ensure both staff complete the necessary training to renew their 2-year First Aid Cards. Licensee agreed to send copies of S4 and S5’s updated First Aid cards to LPA, by the POC due date.

Official classification

Type B

Official code

87705(d)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87705 Care of Persons with Dementia: “(d) The licensee shall ensure that the facility has an auditory device or other staff alert feature to monitor exits on exterior doors and perimeter fence gates accessible to those residents who may be at risk for elopement.” This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on records and interviews, 5 of 7 residents (R1 through R5) were diagnosed with Dementia, but Licensee did not ensure the facility had an auditory device (or similar staff alert feature) on its exterior doors. This posed a potential safety risk to persons in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 11/03/2025 Plan of Correction During today’s visit, Licensee began the process of installing door chimes on its exterior exit doors but did not have enough chimes to cover all eight (8) doors. Licensee agreed to procure and install additional devices, and to oversee this project to completion. Licensee agreed to text LPA videos of the eight (8) door chimes in place and working, by the POC due date.

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87204(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

87204 Limitations - Capacity and Ambulatory Status: “(a) A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including specification of the maximum number of persons who may receive services at any one time.” This requirement was not met, as evidenced by: Based on LPA observation, records, and interviews, Licensee operated the facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including specification of the maximum number of persons who may receive services at any one time. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to 1 of 7 residents (R7) in care.

Official plan of correction

Based on LPA observation and record review, the bedroom shared by R7 and their housemate is sufficiently large to comfortably accommodate both residents and has an immediate exit door appropriate to R7’s non-ambulatory status. Licensee’s application to increase facility capacity is pending with CCLD, resolving the immediate risk. No further action is required yet. If the described application is subsequently not approved, Licensee agrees to relocate R7 to come back into compliance.

Deadline recorded: Aug 26, 2025. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.