ABUNDANT CARE IV

Official classification

Type A

Official code

87202(a)

Regulation authority

CCR

What the official deficiency says

(a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal. Prior to accepting or retaining any of the following types of persons, the applicant or licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department or district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Deficient Practice Statement Based on observations and interviews conducted, the licensee did not comply with the regulation above when one outside perimeter gate was locked and another gate had a latch on the external side of the gate restricting residents/staff from exiting the property in the event of an emergency. Signage posted on each gate stated, “Keep gate locked at all times.” This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.

Official plan of correction

POC Due Date: 08/24/2023 Plan of Correction Plan of Correction: Administrator removed the lock from the gate. Administrator agrees to reverse the latch on the gate to make it accessible to residents/staff by the POC due date (8/24/2023).