Facility Evaluation Report

Good Shepherd Home, La Mirada11/04/2025Licence 197606836

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed11/04/2025 12:54:29 PM
Name of licensing program analystNoemi Galarza
Name of licensing program managerLisa Hicks
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Galarza conducted a Case Management- Deficiencies visit due to observations made while investigating complaint control #: 28-AS-20251029124547. The purpose of the report was explained to Licensee Fedelito Ruiz.

Resident (R1's) bed had split bed rails. Physician order is in place for half length rail only.

Resident (R2's) bed had a three-quarter length bed rails. Physician order is in place for half length rail only.

Underneath resident (R3's) bed a three-quarter length bed rail was observed. Physician order is in place for half length rail only.

Staff were interviewed and pictures were taken.

P er Title 22, 87608 (a)(5)(A) Postural Supports. Postural Supports. Under no circumstances shall postural supports include tying, depriving, or limiting the use of a resident's hands or feet. A bed rail that extends from the head half the length of the bed and used only for assistance with mobility shall be allowed.

Pursuant to Title 22 California Code of Regulations, a deficiency was cited.

Exit interview held with Fedelito Ruiz. A copy of the report and appeal rights was issued.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction