Follow-up·November 8, 2023

11/08/2023 11:35 AM Licensing Program Analyst Rebecca Knight conducted an unannounced case management visit and met with administrator Sonya Gonzales. Today’s visit is regarding a lock on the memory carer garden gate. During a visit to the facility on 11/01/2023 LPA observed a keyed padlock on the garden gate of the memory care unit. Currently the facility does not have a waiver for the lock on the gate. The facility has installed a chime on the gate that sounds when the gate has been opened. LPA advised administrator that the facility may apply for a waiver in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Section 87209 Program Flexibility and Section 87705(l)(1) through (8), This waiver approval is contingent upon receipt of updated fire clearance and approval by the fire marshal among other requirements as outlined in the aforementioned regulation. The lock must remain off of the gate until the waiver is approved by the department. If the waiver is denied the licensee shall keep the lock off of the gate and develop an alternative plan to keep the gate unlocked and secure to ensure the safety of memory care residents. If an alternative plan is required the licensee shall submit the plan to LPA Knight for approval. Administrator stated that the facility understands all of these requirements. No deficiencies were cited on today’s visit.