Routine inspection·October 4, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. The LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Staff contacted the Administrator Carrie Acosta and inform them of the visit. The Administrator arrived shortly thereafter. The LPA, along with the Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed the fire extinguisher to be fully charged and last serviced on 10/29/2023. KITCHEN: The LPA observed the kitchen/dining area. Knives are stored in a locked kitchen drawer. Kitchen appliances are in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Medications are located in a locked filing cabinet near the kitchen area. First aid kits are located inside a kitchen drawer. Cleaning solutions items were inaccessible and locked away inside a kitchen cabinet. Continues on LIC809C... BEDROOMS: The facility is a single-story residential home with four (4) bedrooms, three (3) for resident's use and one (1) for staff. The LPA observed resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Five out of six beds were observed to have half bedrails. The administrator was advised to remove the bedrails. The fire EXIT door signal in bedroom #2 and bedroom #4, is barely audible. The Administrator was advised to change the signal system or change the batteries. The staff’s bedroom is located next to the living room. At the time of the visit the staff’s bedroom door was observed to not have a lock mechanism. The Administrator was advised that the staff’s bedroom door must be locked at all times during the day. Inside temperature was maintained at a comfortable level. RESTROOMS: The facility has two (2) bathrooms, one (1) for resident use and one (1) for staff use. Restrooms are relatively clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid mats. The sinks had sufficient liquid soap. No paper towels were available at the time of the visit. The administrator immediately placed a roll of paper towels in the bathroom. OUTDOOR SPACE: The back patio has a covered outdoor area for resident use. There is a gate on the side of the house designated for an emergency exit. There are no bodies of water on the premises. There is one (1) locked shed in the back patio that is used for storage. Laundry units are located inside the garage. The garage is attached to the house but remains inaccessible to residents. INFECTION CONTROL : The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. The LPA reviewed the following documents: - LIC500 Personnel Report - LIC9020 Client Roster Due to time constraints, the LPA will return for a continuation inspection. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.