Timber Ridge At Mckinleyville

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Allegation investigated: Staff not meeting resident care needs Violation of resident's personal rights

At approximately 1:20PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facililty unannounced to open an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Executive Director David Uballez, interviewed staff and received copies of documents. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, LPA was not able to find evidence to support the above allegaitons. Residents have the right to refuse to get out of bed or to refuse meals. Interviews conducted showed resident, R1, comes out of their room for meals and will stay in the common area until staff observe R1 becoming unsafe. R1 has been declining and having more falls. Staff encourage R1 to join activities and socialize, but R1 expresses their displeasure with spending time with others. Interviews reveiled that items go missing from resident rooms on a routine basis and the item will be found elsewhere. Residents wander freely and will pick things up in one location and place them somewhere else. Staff will return tthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 30, 2026 · control 21-AS-20260320154104

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Allegation investigated: Personal Rights

At approximately 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator Jennifer Hall, reviewed records and interviewed staff. LPA received copies of documents. Based on documents reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA did not find evidence to support that the personal rights of residents were violated. LPA reviewed pendant call logs and observed staff response times averaged 5 minutes or less. Interviews conducted did not support that staff removed a residents pendant or placed it out of reach to restrict resident from using it. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2025 · control 21-AS-20250422122453

Allegation investigated: Staff allow the residents to be soiled while in care Staff are not affording the residents privacy while showering Staff behavior poses as a risk to the residents Staff are stealing from the residents

At approximately 11:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to open an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator Jennifer Hall, reviewed records and interviewed residents and staff. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA was not able to find evidence to support the above allegations. Staff and Residents interviewed were not able to provide LPA with any supporting evidence that residents are left in a soiled state for long. Residents expressed their apprieciation for the promptness of the staff in tending to their needs. Staff interviewed stated their job is to respond timely to resident calls for assistance and if they observe a resident in need, they stop to assist the resident. Based on interviews conducted, staff are not aware of anyone violating residents privacy while showering. Staff interviewed were not aware of any staff member arriving at the facility intoxicated or consuming alcohol onthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2025 · control 21-AS-20250508100625

Allegation investigated: Sexual abuse

At approximately 11:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Administrator Jennifer Hall, reviewed records and interviewed staff. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA did not find evidence to support the allegation listed above. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Department conducted an investigation into the matter and did not find evidence to support the allegation. Resident was interviewed and provided a different scenario that involved things that are not based in reality. Resident was checked for injury and there was no indication of any sexual abuse or injury found. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 28, 2025 · control 21-AS-20250414081654

Allegation investigated: Staff mismanaged resident's medications.

At approximately 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to open an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Executive Director David Uballez and reviewed records. Based on interviews conducted and records reviewed, medication technician, S1, gave resident, R1, medication from the package of R2. The medications were the same and to correct the error, S1 took the medication from R1's package and placed them into the already opened package of R2. S1 placed tape over the backing of the package to secure them. S1 was removed from medication duties for not following facility policies regarding administering medications. The correct medication was given and no medications were missing. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 24, 2024 · control 21-AS-20241219130327

Allegation investigated: Staff mismanaged resident's medication

At approximately 8:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to deliver the results of an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Executive Director David Uballez. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA found evidence that shows staff gave resident more medication than was prescribed and made errors by removing more medication from the bubble packs than was needed then putting them back into the packs and attempting to seal with tape. Based on records reviewed, there were no misplaced or missing medication due to this however. Based on the Departments investigation, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penaltythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 9, 2024 · control 21-AS-20240909084057

Allegation investigated: Facility failed to meet resident's care needs

At approximately 1:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an investigation into the above allegation. LPA met with Executive Director David Uballez and reviewed records. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA observed Residents, R1, care plan noted a history of skin breakdown and was prone to skin tears on hands and arms. The care plan directs caregivers to monitor skin condition regularly. LPA reviewed staff communication logs and found notes regarding when R1 falls or complains of pain. There was no documenation following up on injuries sustained from the falls or the care provided. On 06/17/2024, records show R1 was found on the hallway floor. Staff observed a skin tear. LPA did not locate any additional documenation regarding the care or condition of the injury. LPA did not locate any documenation that the physician was notified. Continued on LIC9099-C... Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2024 · control 21-AS-20240625115209

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.

Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.