Facility Evaluation Report

On January 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Curley conducted an unannounced case management in regards to an incident that occurred on 12/18/25. LPA met with Acting Administrator, Nick Catalano and explained the purpose of the visit.

The Licensee reported on 12/18/25, Resident 1 (R1) was given the wrong medication by the Med-tech. Med-tech notified PCP and POA. An in-service training was provided.

During the visit, LPA discussed the incident with the Acting Administrator and Resident Care Coordinator. According to staff interviewed, the med-tech administered another resident's medication to R1, however caught the error and provided R1 with his/her correct medication after. In addition, staff interviewed said incorrect medication was provided to R1 due to the med-tech mixing up the medication cups as one was in the med-tech's hands and the other one was on top of the med-cart.

Based on records reviewed, Affinity Hospice provided an in-service training with all med-techs on 12/23/25 in relation to Avoiding and Responding to Medication Errors.

Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Report is reviewed with Acting Administrator, Nick Catalano and a copy is provided with appeal rights.