Routine inspection·March 17, 2023

On 3/17/2023 starting 9:50 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) L. Francisco and L. Holmes arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPAs met with Administrator, Quennie Balmeo and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for all six (6) residents may be non-ambulatory. There were 2 staff and 3 residents present during inspection. Starting at 10:15 AM, LPAs toured facility with Administrator including but not limited to 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 6 total bedrooms which 5 bedrooms are for residents and 1 bedroom is for staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in 1 of 3 residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Three smoke detectors were tested and carbon monoxide detector were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 2/1/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 2/4/2023. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 3/15/2023. At 2:00 PM, LPAs reviewed 3 residents records. At 11:05 AM LPAs reviewed 3 staff records and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated to the facility. At 3:10 PM, LPAs reviewed a sample of resident’s medications. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809C THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES WERE OBSERVED DURING VISIT: -At 10:25 AM, LPAs observed two oxygen tanks in R3's bedroom close not secured -At 3:10 PM, LPAs observed medication prepared in pill boxes for R3 Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL by 3/24/2023: LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility LIC 309 Administrative Organization LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Liability Insurance Current Administrator’s Certificate The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct deficiencies by POC date may result in additional Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided.