Mckinley Park Care Center
McKinley Park Care Center in Sacramento, CA — inspection on August 15, 2025.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
During an interview with the ADM on 8/15/25 at 5 p.m., the ADM indicated the ideal temperature ranges in the facility should be between 71 degrees to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.
The ADM stated the rooms were primarily affected when the air conditioning unit failed to function and the temperature was too hot and could affect the residents health.During a review of Resident 1's Face Sheet (FS), the FS indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included heart failure (a condition when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD - a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe).
During an interview on 8/15/25 at 5:45 p.m. in Resident 1's room, Resident 1 indicated his room was hot, and stated, There is a large fan blowing air from the hallway, but it is still hot.During a review of Resident 2's FS, the FS indicated Resident 2 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included end stage renal disease (ESRD - the final stage of kidney disease where the kidneys have lost most or all of their ability to function).
During an interview on 8/15/25 at 5:50 p.m. in Resident 2's room, Resident 2 stated his room was hot, but he has the use of a fan on top of his nightstand to cool off. Resident 2 stated he heard a large fan outside by the door of his room, which was trying to cool off his room, but his room still remained hot.
Resident stated, I believe the air conditioner in this section of the building stopped working, and for a few days now, hence my room is hot.During a review of Resident 12's FS, the FS indicated Resident 12 was admitted with diagnoses which included respiratory failure and hypercapnia (a high level of carbon dioxide in the blood).
During an interview on 8/15/25 at 6:30 p.m. in Resident 12's room, Resident 12 stated the room temperature was hot earlier, and stated, It seemed the room air conditioner (swamp cooler) was not working too well as the room was hot.During a review of facility's policy and procedure titled, Homelike Environment, revised 2/2021, the P&P indicated, .Residents are provided with a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment .h. comfortable and safe temperatures (71 degrees - 81 degrees Fahrenheit) .
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