Routine inspection·January 28, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Barutyan arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 01:36PM. LPA was greeted at the door by staff and Administrator Michelle Maurer who arrived at 02:13PM. Entrance interview conducted. At 01:42PM, the LPA along with staff toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 01:42PM. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition at the time of the visit. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and nonperishable food. Food labels were inspected and checked for expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. Knives and chemicals were locked inaccessible in kitchen drawer and under-the-sink cabinet. Fire extinguisher was fully charged and last purchased 09/01/2024. BEDROOMS: There are five (5) bedrooms total of which four (4) are for single resident-use and one (1) is for shared resident-use. LPA observed resident bedrooms to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. At 01:50PM, LPA observed the window screen in Bedroom #4 unable to fully close. RESTROOMS: There are two (2) restrooms. Restrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and slip-resistant surfaces. The restrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels; towels and washcloths are not shared. LPA measured hot water between 01:49PM - 01:51PM and were between 107.6 - 113.4 degrees F, which is within the required range. Report Continued on LIC 809-C COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees F. At 01:54PM, smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and were operational at the time of the visit. Auditory exit alarms were functioning at the time of the visit. LPA observed required postings throughout the common spaces. OUTDOOR AREA/GARAGE: LPA observed the back patio which has a covered area for resident use. There is a self-closing and self-latching gate on the side of the house designated for an emergency exit. Passageways were free and clear from obstruction. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed the locked garage to contain an additional refrigerator/freezer, emergency food, additional supplies, and a washer/dryer. MEDICATION REVIEW: At 01:56PM, LPA reviewed medications for two (2) residents. Medications are centrally stored and locked in the kitchen. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents. PRNs have physicians order on file. Medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Medications are properly documented on the centrally stored medications and destruction record. No errors observed during the medication review. RECORD REVIEW: Beginning at 02:12PM, LPA reviewed six (6) out of six (6) resident files and three (3) personnel files for documents including but not limited to: medical records, care plans, resident Admission Agreement, TB test, health screening, staff training and fingerprint clearance. All resident and personnel files were in order. During the visit, LPA obtained copies of liability insurance, LIC 500, and resident roster. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today's visit, LPA reviewed the facility's infection control policy as well as the emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency disaster plan is updated annually as required. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly as is required, with the last drill conducted on 01/06/2025. The following deficiency was observed (See LIC 809-D.) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Administrator was informed that failure to correct deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.