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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 374604660
Report Date: 07/26/2024
Date Signed: 07/26/2024 01:13:14 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 07/26/2024 01:13 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:SENIOR BEGINNINGS @ JULIA'S COTTAGE LLCFACILITY NUMBER:
374604660
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
NEAVE, JOHN SFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:3126 LYNN CTTELEPHONE:
(858) 260-8765
CITY:OCEANSIDESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92056
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 6DATE:
07/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:30 AM
MET WITH:Caregiver Alicia AcostaTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:15 PM
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Ruiz conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year visit. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was greeted by, identified herself to, and explained the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Alicia Acosta. Administrator John "Stuart" Neave arrived during the visit.

The facility is licensed for a maximum capacity of 6 non-ambulatory residents, 1 of which may be bedridden in bedrooms #1, #5, or #6. The facility has a waiver for 3 hospice residents. During today’s visit, the facility had a census of 6 residents, 5 of which were non-ambulatory and 1 was on hospice care. The Administrator for the facility is John "Stuart" Neave and their certificate was valid and current.

During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected each room of the facility, including resident rooms, bathrooms for resident and staff use, kitchen, garage, common areas, and outside space. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. LPA did not observe any aspects of delayed egress or secured perimeter. The facility was found to be clean, safe, and in good repair with no pathway obstructions. The facility’s water temperature was measured at 131.2 degrees Fahrenheit in both a common bathroom and a resident's private bathroom, as well as 121.3 degrees Fahrenheit in a common bathroom. The Administrator turned down the hot water heater during the visit. The facility’s internal temperature was measured at 73 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed locked storage for all hazardous and/or toxic chemicals and were stored separately from food supplies. According to "Stuart" Neave, no firearms or weapons are stored on the premises. LPA also observed locked storage for resident medications and resident and staff files. Resident medications are stored in their original container and labelled. LPA observed a minimum of a 2-day supply of perishable food and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food present at the facility. The facility refrigerator was kept at 40 degrees Fahrenheit, and the facility freezer was kept at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed linens and hygiene products provided to the residents that are in good repair and sufficient to meet their needs. Staff present at the facility during the time of the inspection had a criminal background clearance, were associated to the facility, and at least one had a current first aid certificate.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rebecca A Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 07/26/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: SENIOR BEGINNINGS @ JULIA'S COTTAGE LLC
FACILITY NUMBER: 374604660
VISIT DATE: 07/26/2024
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LPA reviewed multiple resident and staff records. Each resident record was complete and contained a signed admission agreement, updated physician’s report and medical assessment, documents regarding safeguarding personal property, and personal rights. Each staff file was complete and contained a personnel record, first aid certificate, fingerprint clearance and association, and a health screening. LPA spoke with staff and residents present at the facility during the time of the inspection and those interviews did not reveal any licensing or regulatory concerns.

The Administrator will submit copies of the LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC610 Disaster Plan, and current liability insurance to the Department within 15 business days.

The following deficiency was cited for hot water temperature and noted on the attached LIC809-D page.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator John "Stuart" Neave, whose signature below confirms receipt of a copy of this report and the Licensee Appeal Rights (LIC9058 3/22).
SUPERVISORS NAME: Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Rebecca A Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 07/26/2024
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Created By: Rebecca A Ruiz On 07/26/2024 at 12:45 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR. #109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: SENIOR BEGINNINGS @ JULIA'S COTTAGE LLC

FACILITY NUMBER: 374604660

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 07/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87303(e)(2)
Maintenance and Operation
(e) Water supplies and plumbing fixtures shall be maintained as follows: (2) Faucets used by residents for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water used by residents to attain a temperature of not less than 105 degree F (41 degrees C) and not more than 120 degree F (49 degrees C).

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that water fixtures providing hot water to residents were measured at 121.3 degress F and 131.2 degrees F which poses an immediate safety risk to 6 of 6 residents in care.
POC Due Date: 08/23/2024
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Administrator turned down the hot water heater during the LPA's visit. Adminstrator will contact their maintenance company to service the hot water heater to ensure the hot water is within regulations. Administrator will check the water temperature in common and private bathrooms and submit a temperature log to the Department by the POC due date of 8/23/2024.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:Jennifer Lott
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Rebecca A Ruiz
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/26/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 07/26/2024


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