Parkway Gardens Retirement Care Home

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall, conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the above-mentioned allegations LPA was allowed entry by Art Vinarao,Caregiver. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit and elements of the findings with the Caregiver. The Department’s investigation consisted of interviews with staff, residents, outside sources, a review of records, and a tour of the facility. It was alleged that neglect by facility staff resulted in the questionable deaths of Residents #1-2 (R1-R2). A review of records revealed R1 was non-ambulatory and required assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, feeding, and incontinence care. R1 was confused/disoriented but was able to communicate their needs. R1 began receiving hospice services from a hospice agency on September 1, 2020. Interviews with staff indicated staff checked on R1 approximately every two hours and assisted R1 with repositioning and incontinence care. R1 was prescribed oRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, September 26, 2024 · control 08-AS-20201202155827

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall conducted an unannounced visit to open a complaint and deliver findings. LPA was allowed entry by Art Vinarao, Caregiver. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit and elements of the findings to the Manager. On February 20, 2024, a complaint was received regarding Staff mismanaged residents' medication. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the validity of the allegation and take appropriate actions if necessary. The following were reviewed and observed as part of the investigation: Residents' records, Medication Administration Records (MAR), and a facility tour on February 29, 2024. {Continued on 9099C} SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, February 29, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240220090113

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall conducted an unannounced visit to open a complaint and deliver findings. LPA was allowed entry by Art Vinarao, Caregiver. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit and elements of the findings to the Caregiver. On February 2, 2024, a complaint was received regarding Staff mismanaged residents' medication. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the validity of the allegation and take appropriate actions if necessary. The following were reviewed and observed as part of the investigation: Residents' records, Medication Administration Records (MAR), and a tour of the facility. Continued on 9099 C SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, February 7, 2024 · control 08-AS-20240202103131

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall, conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the allegations mentioned above LPA was allowed entry by Art Vinarao, Caregiver. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit and elements of the findings to the Caregiver. The Department investigated the above-listed complaint allegations. The investigation consisted of a tour of the facility, interviews with staff and outside sources, and a records review. On November 30, 2023, the Department received a complaint alleging that Staff neglect resulted in hospitalization and Staff not meeting the resident's needs. The records reviewed indicated that the resident was referred to the facility by the hospital for comfort and care on November 27, 2023. No admission agreement was signed by the Power of Attorney (POA) for the resident nor was a Hospice agreement signed. Continued on 9099 C UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, February 7, 2024 · control 08-AS-20231130163001

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renita Hall conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings regarding the above-mentioned allegation LPA was allowed entry by, Carla Hayag, Caregiver. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit and elements of the findings with the Caregiver. It was alleged that lack of staff supervision resulted in the sexual abuse (inappropriate touching) of a resident at the facility on 7/11/23 by an unknown individual. Evidence obtained during interviews confirmed that residents at this facility could come and go from the facility unsupervised. There are staff that reside at the facility, but due to the residents’ independent status, staff are not required to do room checks. Administrator Carminda Ramirez said Resident 1 (R1, LIC 811 provided for name of resident) would often leave their door open at night to allow their pet to freely come and go from their room. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, December 7, 2023 · control 08-AS-20230713130511

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dawn Segura conducted an unannounced visit to conduct an investigation into the above listed complaint allegation. LPA introduced herself and was granted entry into the facility by Arthuro Vinarao, Staff. The administrator, Carminda Ramirez, was contacted via telephone, and LPA disclosed the reason for the visit to the administrator. Community Care Licensing (CCL) has investigated the above listed allegation. The investigation consisted of a tour of the facility, review of records, and interview of facility staff. It was alleged that Resident 1 (R1) [Administrator was provided an LIC 811 Confidential Names List that identifies the resident] was issued eviction notices for smoking while oxygen was in use, refusing care from facility staff, and being noncompliant. It was reported that R1 was initially given a notice with 3 days to move out of the facility, and, a week later, R1 was given a notice with 30 days to move. SubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, August 1, 2023 · control 08-AS-20230727102050

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dawn Segura conducted an unannounced visit to deliver findings from the investigation conducted into the above listed complaint allegation. LPA was granted entry into the facility by Arthuro Vinarao, Staff, to whom she disclosed the reason for the visit. The administrator, Carminda Ramirez, was contacted by phone, informed of the reason for the visit, and arrived a short time later. Community Care Licensing (CCL) has investigated the above listed allegation. The investigation consisted of a tour of the facility, review of records, and interviews of administrator, Resident 1 (R1) [Administrator was provided an LIC 811 Confidential Names List that identifies the resident], and outside sources. It was alleged that R1 was transported to a local hospital a few days after moving into the facility, and the facility refused to accept the resident back into the facility due to non-payment of facility fees. UnsubstantiatedRead the full finding— CDSS inspection report, May 26, 2022 · control 08-AS-20220322163331