Sunday, May 20, 2012

Linda Kincaid Reports: Fire, Safety Violations at Wildwood Canyon Villa

Department of Social Services (DSS) has cited Wildwood Canyon Villa for many licensing violations. The residential care facility for the elderly, located in Yucaipa, CA, has a history of substandard care.

•2004: Meds stored residents’ rooms
•2004: Missing criminal record checks
•2004: Missing doctor’s orders for diabetic resident
•2004: Missing required documents in resident’s files
•2004: No first aid certification for Activities Director
•2005: Pulse readings taken by staff without training
•2005: No documentation that old meds were destroyed
•2006: Insufficient staff in memory care unit
•2006: Bed rails used without doctor’s orders
•2007: No proof of training for care of hospice patient
•2007: No fire clearance for bedridden residents
•2010: Violated resident’s personal rights
•2011: Placed resident’s mattress on the floor
•2012: Defective magnetic latch on fire door
•2012: Blocked bedroom egress with oxygen bottles



Full Article and Source:
Fire Code Violations and Safety Violations at Wildwood Canyon Villa

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you Linda. You are an advocate to immulate.

Sue said...

Geez, this is serious one would think facilities that house the elderly would be safe, it appears not to be the case. Thank you for your dedication giving a voice to those who do not have the resources to be heard.