Inspection Reports for
Safe Harbor Elder Care

The facility was found to be clean, well maintained, and in compliance with all licensing requirements. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.

The complaint included allegations that the licensee did not follow physician's orders, violated resident's personal rights, failed to provide appropriate staff training and supervision, did not properly assess resident needs, and served poor quality food. The investigation concluded these allegations were unsubstantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and observations.

The investigation found no credible evidence to substantiate any of the allegations. Medication administration records, staff interviews, and resident feedback indicated compliance with physician orders, proper staff training, adequate supervision, appropriate resident assessments, and good food quality.

The facility was inspected inside and outside with no obstructions found. All physical plant requirements, safety equipment, medication storage, food supply, and care supervision met regulatory standards. No Title 22, Division 6 Regulation violations were observed or cited during the visit.

The facility was found to have adequate infection control measures including Covid-19 postings, hand hygiene supplies, PPE supplies, and a plan to monitor residents for changes in condition. No deficiencies were noted at the time of the visit.

The complaint alleged that staff provided unprescribed medication to a resident for pain. The investigation did not produce substantial evidence to meet the preponderance of evidence standard; therefore, the allegation was found unsubstantiated.

The investigation included a tour, observations, records review, and interviews. No evidence was found to support the allegation; medications were administered as prescribed and no unprescribed medications were observed or reported. The allegation was found unsubstantiated.

During the visit, the Licensing Program Analyst met with the administrator, informed them of the purpose of the visit, obtained their signature on the amended report, and conducted an exit interview providing Licensee Rights and a copy of the report.

The complaint alleged that staff administered medication M1 to Resident #1 without a physician's order from June through September 2020. Interviews and record reviews showed the medication was listed as PRN and not discontinued by the physician until September 10, 2020. Staff interviews did not support the allegation, and evidence was inconsistent, resulting in an unsubstantiated finding.

The investigation found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that the licensee administered a discontinued medication to Resident #1 without a physician's order; therefore, the complaint was unsubstantiated.