Complaint Investigation Report

The administrator contacted the hospice agency for R6 and found R6 was now considered bedridden. The facility has fire clearance for one bedridden resident. Resident 5 (R5) is bedridden and occupies the one bedridden bed in the facility.

The administrator attempted to obtain additional bedridden clearance from the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD). The VCFD inspected the facility on 6/16/2023 and informed the administrator they must have a fire sprinkler system in order to obtain clearance for more bedridden residents.

VCFD suggested to the administrator they try to obtain an exception for R6. The administrator was informed today, 6/20/2023, that CCL cannot approve an exception request for fire clearance as that is not within CCL's jurisdiction.

The allegation "Facility is operating outside license terms and conditions " is deemed Substantiated at this time as R6 is a bedridden resident in a room not fire cleared for bedridden residents.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, the following deficiencies are cited (Refer to LIC 9099-D). Exit Interview Conducted. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. A Civil Penalty in the amount of $500 was assessed during today's visit. Appeal Rights Discussed. A Copy of Report Issued.