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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 496801807
Report Date: 06/14/2024
Date Signed: 06/14/2024 04:14:04 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SANTA ROSA RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME:YERBA BUENA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
496801807
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MARTINEZ, ANGELICAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:5200 YERBA BUENATELEPHONE:
(707) 539-6780
CITY:SANTA ROSASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95409
CAPACITY: 6CENSUS: 99DATE:
06/14/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:48 AM
MET WITH:Administrator Angelica MartinezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:28 PM
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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christi Coppo and Jacky Macias arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual inspection and was greeted by Caregiver. Angelica Martinez, Administrator arrived later.

At approximately 9:15 am LPAs and Admin toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature. LPAs observed at least a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Some food items were found to be expired or showing signs of expiration such as: Several heads of cauliflower found to have several brown and black spots, sandwich bag containing black avocado, bag of tomatoes with 3 tomatoes showing black spots and white rings, applesauce pouches with expiration date of 5/31/24, head of cabbage/lettuce in bag with brown liquefication, box of snack packs of jello with expiration of 5/17/24, and open items in refrigerator covered but not labeled with a date of opening.(deficiency cited, see 809D). Kitchen drawer with sharp knives locked. Sharps container containing sharps was left open on the kitchen floor and accessible to residents (deficiency cited, see 809D).Toxins stored in garage in secured cabinet. LPAs noticed 3 rat traps present in the garage.

All bedrooms were equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawers, however lamp in room 3 does not work. All bedrooms were clean. Bedroom #3 did not have electricity. Per LPA conversation with caregiver, the electricity has been out for 2-3 days. Per LPA conversation with Admin, they said they were not aware of any outage in room #3 (deficiency cited, see 809D) Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Resident bathroom had required bath mat and grab bar. Water temperature in sink accessible to residents in care measured at 105.5, 111, and 106.7 degrees F which is within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F.

Fire extinguishers were last inspected 9/15/2023. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Facility’s last quarterly disaster drills were conducted 2/15/2024. Facility has a backup generator for use during a power outage.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Victoria Bertozzi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christi Coppo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/14/2024
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
SANTA ROSA RO, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405
FACILITY NAME: YERBA BUENA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 496801807
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024
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At approximately 11:00am LPAs conducted review of 5 staff records. S1 did not have a Health Screen in file. Per LPA conversation with Admin, Health screen for S1 was not available (deficiency cited, see 809D).

At approximately 12:00pm LPA conducted a review of 6 resident records. All required documentation present. Per R1's Physician's Report and Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, R1 is bedridden. However, facility license does not show non-ambulatory bedridden status. Facility to submit to CCL an updated LIC200 requesting updated license with non-ambulatory bedridden status. LPAs advised Admin to submit LIC200 to CCL no later than 10 business days from 6/14/2024. Per LPAs review of residents files, R1 and R2 require two person assists per Physician's Report and Appraisal Needs and Services Plan. However facility only has one NOC shift employee scheduled per NOC shift (deficiency cited, see 809D).

At approximately 1:30pm LPA and Admin conducted a spot check of medication and medication records. Medication is centrally stored in a secured office. Per LPA conversation with Admin, medications are pre-poured (deficiency cited, see 809D). LPA advised Admin that medications can be prepared at the beginning of the day for the current day.

Angelica Martinez Administrator Certificate 7000290740 expires 4/10/2025. All fees are current as of this time.



LPAs and Administrator discussed facility's Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster plan. No new updates.

Updated copies of the following documents are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC500- Personnel Report, LIC308- Designation of Responsibility, and current Liability Insurance

Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given and discussed with Licensee. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties.

Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was given.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Victoria Bertozzi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Christi Coppo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/14/2024
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Created By: Christi Coppo On 06/14/2024 at 03:15 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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: YERBA BUENA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 496801807

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87411(f)
Personnel Requirements - General
(f) All personnel, including the licensee and administrator, shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test, performed by a physician not more than six (6) months prior to or seven (7) days after employment or licensure. A report shall be made of each screening, signed by the examining physician. The report shall indicate whether the person is physically qualified to perform the duties to be assigned, and whether he/she has any health condition that would create a hazard to him/herself, other staff members or residents. A signed statement shall be obtained from each volunteer affirming that he/she is in good health.Personnel with evidence of physical illness or emotional instability that poses a significant threat to the well-being of residents shall be relieved of their duties.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA and Admin observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Staff (S1) does not have a Health Screen on file which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/21/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility to submit to CCL picture of completed Health Screen for S1 by plan of correction due date.

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:Victoria Bertozzi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christi Coppo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024


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Created By: Christi Coppo On 06/14/2024 at 03:15 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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: YERBA BUENA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 496801807

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87303(a)
Maintenance and Operation
The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA and Admin conversation and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Per caregiver, the electricity in room #3 has been out for 2-3 days. When Admin arrived they said they were not aware of any outage in room #3 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/21/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility to submit work order and paid invoice for the electricity repair for room #3 to CCL by POC due date of 6/21/2024.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87303(f)(2)
Maintenance and Operation
(f) Solid waste shall be stored and disposed of as follows: (2) Syringes and needles are disposed of in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5193 concerning bloodborne pathogens.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA and Admin observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Sharps container containing sharps was left open on the kitchen floor and accessible to residents, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility placed Sharps container in medication room which is inaccessible to residents. Deficiency cleared.
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:Victoria Bertozzi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christi Coppo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024


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Created By: Christi Coppo On 06/14/2024 at 03:15 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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: YERBA BUENA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 496801807

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87411(a)
Personnel Requirements - General
(a) Facility personnel shall at all times be sufficient in numbers, and competent to provide the services necessary to meet resident needs. In facilities licensed for sixteen or more, sufficient support staff shall be employed to ensure provision of personal assistance and care as required in Section 87608, Postural Supports. Additional staff shall be employed as necessary to perform office work, cooking, house cleaning, laundering, and maintenance of buildings, equipment and grounds. The licensing agency may require any facility to provide additional staff whenever it determines through documentation that the needs of the particular residents, the extent of services provided, or the physical arrangements of the facility require such additional staff for the provision of adequate services.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that Residents R1 and R2 require two person assists per Physician's Report and Appraisal Needs and Services Plan. However facility only has one NOC shift employee scheduled per NOC shift. which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/05/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility to submit to CCL proof adequate staffing to provide two person assist during all shifts by POC due date. Proof to include staff members LIC501 and acceptance of employment offer.

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:Victoria Bertozzi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christi Coppo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024


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Created By: Christi Coppo On 06/14/2024 at 03:15 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
, 1450 NEOTOMAS AVENUE, STE. 100
SANTA ROSA, CA 95405

FACILITY NAME: YERBA BUENA RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 496801807

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/14/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87555(b)(8)
General Food Service Requirements
(b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (8) All food shall be of good quality. Commercial foods shall be approved by appropriate federal, state and local authorities. Food in damaged containers shall not be accepted, used or retained.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPAs and caregiver observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that several heads of cauliflower found to have several brown and black spots, sandwich bag containing black avocado, bag of tomatoes with 3 tomatoes showing black spots and white rings, applesauce pouches with expiration date of 5/31/24, head of cabbage/lettuce in bag with brown liquification, box of snack pack of jello with expiration of 5/17/24, and open items in refrigerator covered but not labeled with a date of opening, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/17/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility disposed of several heads of cauliflower found to have several brown and black spots, sandwich bag containing black avocado, bag of tomatoes with 3 tomatoes showing black spots and white rings, applesauce pouches with expiration date of 5/31/24, head of cabbage/lettuce in bag with brown liquification, box of snack pack of jello with expiration of 5/17/24, during LPA Inspection. Deficiency Cleared.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
87465(h)(5)
Incidental Medical and Dental Care Services
(h) The following requirements shall apply to medications which are centrally stored: (5) Each resident's medication shall be stored in its originally received container. No medications shall be transferred between containers.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on LPA and Admin conversation and observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that medications are prepoured which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/21/2024
Plan of Correction
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Facility to submit LIC9098 to CCL self-certifying they will not prepour medications. LPAs advised Admin that medications can be prepared at the beginning of the day for the current day.
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:Victoria Bertozzi
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Christi Coppo
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/14/2024


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