Most inspections at Peninsula Regent Continuing Care Retirement Community found deficiencies, with the most recent annual inspection on December 2, 2024, identifying issues related to personnel health screenings, staff training, admission agreement documentation, and first aid training. A complaint investigation on September 27, 2024, substantiated concerns about delayed responses to call button alerts and a resident injury caused by rough handling, which led to the termination of the involved staff member. Other complaint allegations about bathing and toileting assistance were unsubstantiated. Earlier visits, including one in October 2022, found no deficiencies, indicating some fluctuations in compliance over time. The issues primarily involved staff training, documentation, and resident care, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports.
Deficiencies (last 2 years)
Deficiencies (over 2 years)3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
25% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies per year
43210
2022
2024
Census
Latest occupancy rate47% occupied
Based on a December 2024 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
The inspection was a required unannounced 1-year annual inspection visit to evaluate compliance with regulations at the Peninsula Regent Continuing Care Retirement Community.
Findings
The inspection found multiple deficiencies related to personnel health screenings, staff training, admission agreement documentation, and first aid training. The facility had no fire safety hazards and maintained appropriate safety measures, but failed to maintain required health screenings and training documentation for several staff members.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Health screenings and TB test results for staff #1 and #2 are not maintained.
No evidence that care staff have received required training on postural supports and restricted health conditions.
Admission/residency agreements for clients #1, #2, #3, #5 are printed on both sides of paper, not complying with printing requirements.
Proof of current first-aid training for staff #2 and #3 is not maintained.
Report Facts
Staff files reviewed: 6Staff files with deficiencies: 2Client files reviewed: 6Client files with deficiencies: 4Staff files with first aid training deficiencies: 2
Unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted due to multiple allegations including untimely response to call button alerts, resident injury, inappropriate staff behavior, and rough handling of residents.
Findings
The investigation substantiated allegations that staff failed to respond timely to call button alerts and that a resident sustained injuries due to rough handling by a staff member who was subsequently terminated. Other allegations regarding bathing and toileting assistance were unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated based on evidence including emergency call logs showing delayed staff responses and documentation of a staff member causing bruises and a skin tear to a resident. The staff member was terminated. Other allegations related to bathing and toileting assistance were unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.
Severity Breakdown
Type B: 2
Deficiencies (2)
Description
Severity
Staff failed to respond to client's call alerts in a timely manner, posing potential health, safety, or personal rights risk.
Type B
Client sustained an injury when a staff handled client in a rough manner, violating personal rights.
Type B
Report Facts
Delayed staff responses: 16Facility capacity: 435Resident census: 203Plan of Correction due date: Oct 4, 2024
The visit was conducted as a Case Management - Health Checks in response to a Death Report submitted on 10/4/22.
Findings
The licensing analysts met with the director of health and wellness, reviewed the admission agreement and facility monitoring information for independent residents, and obtained staff schedules and client rosters. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Cara Smith
Licensing Program Manager
Named as Licensing Program Manager overseeing the visit.
Audrey Jeung
Licensing Program Analyst
Named as Licensing Program Analyst conducting the visit.
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