Inspection Reports for Golden Age Care

An unannounced annual inspection visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements and ensure the safety and well-being of residents.

The facility was generally clean and well-maintained with appropriate safety equipment in place; however, immediate health and safety risks were identified due to cleaning supplies stored below a resident bathroom sink and prescribed medications stored unlocked in the kitchen refrigerator. Additional documentation and updated forms were requested.

An unannounced annual inspection visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and ensure resident safety and facility operation standards.

The inspection found the facility generally clean and well-maintained with proper storage of medications and food supplies. However, immediate health and safety risks were identified including excessively high water temperature (133F), lack of documented emergency/disaster drills for at least a year, cleaning supplies stored within reach of residents, and staff files lacking current first aid and CPR certifications.

The visit was an unannounced plan of correction (POC) inspection to evaluate the facility's response to previous observations and citations made during the annual inspection on 7/26/21.

The inspection observed compliance with COVID-19 protocols such as temperature screening, symptom logs for residents, posted signage, and staff wearing face coverings. However, debris remained in the backyard and additional COVID signage was advised. Proof of payment for renewal of the RCFE administrator certification was submitted.

The visit was conducted as a Case Management - Deficiencies follow-up in response to information provided during the annual inspection on 07/26/2021 and observations made on 08/11/2021.

Two deficiencies were cited: (1) staff member R.S. lacked criminal record clearance and association with the facility, posing an immediate health and safety risk, resulting in a $100 civil penalty; (2) failure to report four clients with COVID-19 infection to CCLD in January 2021, which also posed an immediate health and safety risk.

The inspection was a required unannounced 1-year visit to evaluate the facility's compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.

The inspection found that the facility generally maintained adequate infection control, safety, and environmental conditions, but cited deficiencies related to a padlocked exit gate posing a safety risk and unpermitted alterations to the building including an additional bedroom, bathroom, elevator, and hallway.