Routine inspection·January 14, 2025

On January 14, 2025 at approximately 11:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs), Farhaan Sarangi and Kayla Adkinson arrived unannounced at Courtyard at Little Chico Creek, The for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Melissa Aceves and was granted access into the facility. LPAs and Administrator toured the facility. LPAs observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on February 2024 at the time of the inspection. All smoke and carbon detectors sound directly to the fire station. Water temperature in facility bathroom measured at 108 degrees, within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. LPAs observed sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in a locked room that was inaccessible to residents in care. There was a supply of linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All bathrooms designated for residents in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. Bathrooms in resident’s rooms have a towel and soap. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. A tour of occupied bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing. LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases are present in the facility. Infection Control Plan and Emergency Disaster Plan were reviewed and found to be appropriate. First Aid kit was inspected and found to be appropriate during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Drill was last conducted in December 2024. (Report continued on LIC 809C) During a review of staff files, LPA identified 1 out of 5 staff members not having the annual training as outlined in regulation (See LIC 9102-Technical Violation). LPA educated the Administrator on the importance of ensuring that training is conducted as outlined in Title 22 regulations. During a resident file review, LPA observed that 2 out of 5 residents did not have an updated LIC 602 (See LIC 9102-Technical Violation). LPA educated the Administrator on the importance of ensuring that the updated LIC 602 is retained in resident files. LPA requested the following documents to be sent: LIC 500- Personnel Report LIC 308- Designation of Facility Responsibility LIC 309- Administrative Organization Most up-to-date Liability insurance Control of Property Register of residents No deficiencies were cited during today's Required 1 year inspection. Exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was signed and emailed to the Administrator due to printer issues.