Facility Evaluation Report

On August 22, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cuadra met with Administrator, Megan Lawrence-Ferreira for a Case Management at the facility to follow up on substantiated complaint allegations; complaint number 21-AS-20220202091317.

On August 30, 2022, the Department concluded an investigation which alleged that a client sustained injuries while in care and facility failed to seek medical attention in a timely manner.

The allegations were substantiated, and the licensee was cited for violating California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, § “80075(a)” facility failed to seek medical attention in a timely manner when a client (C1) was observed to have a change of condition requiring medical attention. Additional citations were issued under California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, § “80078(a)” for staff failing to notice bruises and an unstageable pressure injury.

At the time of the complaint visit on August 30, 2022, an immediate civil penalty of $500 was issued and the licensee was informed that an additional civil penalty might be assessed based on Health and Safety Code § 1548(f)(1)(A).

The Department has concluded an analysis and has determined that a civil penalty is warranted for serious bodily injury. The Penal Code section 243 defines serious bodily injury as a serious impairment of physical condition, including, but not limited to, the following: loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; a wound requiring extensive suturing; and serious disfigurement.