Watkins RCFE

    42849 Sachs Dr, Lancaster, CA 93536
    • Assisted Living
    For the front desk(661) 718-8411

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    Watkins RCFE is located at 42849 Sachs Dr, Lancaster, CA, 93536.

    People often ask...

    Watkins RCFE offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 42849 Sachs Dr, Lancaster, CA 93536.

    No, Watkins RCFE does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number197605954
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity5 residents
    LicenseeDAIVD L. WATKINS & EDNA B. WATKINS
    EffectiveOctober 19th, 2004
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    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    9

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    7

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    20 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging an unlicensed operator cared for a resident who needed supervision. The resident did not return to the home, and belongings were turned over to EMT.
    05 Sept 2024Inspection
    Observed a high fall risk resident left unattended in a bathroom, fell and died; civil penalty assessed for the resulting death.
    • Type A87464(f)(1)
    • Type A1569.49(e)
    05 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of unlicensed care and found that one of three residents received care and supervision from the live-in operator without licensure. The operator was providing medication management and daily living assistance to that resident.
    • Type A1569.44(a)
    12 Sept 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that lack of care and supervision resulted in a resident death; records and interviews indicated insufficient supervision for a high fall risk resident.
    • Type A87464(f)(1)(f)
    12 Sept 2023Inspection
    Confirmed closure and relocation of all residents; no residents remained on site.
    05 Sept 2023Inspection
    Identified ongoing planning for transferring a resident, with packing in progress and a possible move with a family member. No deficiencies cited.
    30 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that proper closure procedures weren't followed during a planned closure. No evidence found to support the allegation.
    24 Aug 2023Inspection
    Investigated closure plans and eviction notices related to a license forfeiture; documented residents' move plans and that the Long-Term Care Ombudsman was informed.
    01 Jun 2023Inspection
    Observed clutter blocking exit paths and stored items in the backyard, creating potential health and safety risks.
    • Type B87303(a)
    08 May 2023Inspection
    Identified that medication stored in the kitchen refrigerator was accessible to residents with dementia, and that a resident had a stage 3 pressure injury.
    • Type A87705(f)(2)
    • Type A87615(a)(1)
    08 May 2023Complaint
    Found safety and maintenance concerns including blocked exit passageways, a door that was hard to open, no administrator on site, and cluttered areas.
    • Type A87307(d)(6)
    • Type A87468.1(a)(2)(a)
    • Type A87307(d)
    • Type B87405(a)(a)
    • Type B87211(g)
    07 Oct 2022Complaint
    Identified that there was no administrator with a current certificate and that night staffing was insufficient, with the only caregiver overnight reportedly sleeping.
    • Type B87405(a)
    • Type B87411(a)
    07 Oct 2022Inspection
    Observed compliance with safety and care standards at the home, including functioning alarms, locked storage for medications and toxic chemicals, a written disaster plan, and adequate food. No deficiencies were cited.
    03 Oct 2022Complaint
    Investigated allegations of verbal and physical abuse, residents being locked in their rooms at night, and lack of activities; interviews indicated residents were not abused, were not locked in at night, and reported ongoing activities and planned outings.

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