Routine inspection·March 10, 2025

At 9:35 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Huma Rahimi, conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility mentioned above. LPA was greeted at the front desk by the staff Ezabella Litmanovich and later met with the Administrator, Sofi Druker, and explained the reason for the visit. Physical tour was conducted with the Administrator and LPA observed the following: The facility is a two story building with private and shared bedrooms, private bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, recreation rooms, common areas, patios, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for 89 ambulatory residents and 69 non-ambulatory residents on the first floor only. Approved hospice waivers for 3. Elevator: The facility had one functioning elevator. LPA observed a posting for the facility’s emergency evacuation routes which was clearly labeled. Bedrooms: LPA and Administrator toured vacant and occupied bedrooms on the first and second floor. LPA observed lamps, nightstands, beds, linens, and private bathrooms with liquid soap, hand towels, and trash cans. Private bathrooms also had grab bars in the showers and around the toilets. Bathrooms: The facility currently has one public restroom on the first floor and two public restrooms on the second floor. The bathroom was sanitary with liquid soap, paper towels, handwashing instruction sign, and a trash can with a tight-fitting lid. At 9:55 AM, LPAs measured the hot water temperature on the first floor to be 120.0F and 118.9F on the second floor. Outside of the bathroom was the facility’s telephone. It is a payphone, but quarters are available free of charge at the front desk. The facility has an additional telephone on the second floor for incoming resident calls. Continue on LIC 809C Fire Safety: LPA observed that the facility has fifteen (15) fire extinguishers, and all were fully charged and last serviced on 01/21/2025. LPA observed all required postings by the front desk of the facility. The facility has fire sprinklers throughout the inside of the facility, resident bedrooms, hallways, dining room, and outdoors as well. At 1:00 p.m. LPA reviewed the most recent fire safety report from the Los Angeles Fire Department conducted on 02/17/2025. All systems were functional and passed inspection. At 1:10 p.m. LPA tested the call system in Room #115 to be functional. Staff responded to the call within thirty (30) seconds. Between 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, LPA reviewed records of eight (8) resident and four (4) staff. Resident and staff records appeared to be complete and updated. No deficiency cited during today’s visit. Exit interview conducted and copy of this report signed and delivered. Common Areas: All floors, walls, and ceilings were clean. Furniture in the dining room, lounges, living room, and activity room were clean and in good repair. Hand sanitizer was readily available. Facility posted the most recent Community Care Licensing (CCL) Provider Information Notice at the front desk, along with recent CCL reports, an activity schedule, resident rights poster, and a confidential complaint hotline. At 10:00 AM LPA measured the room temperature to be 70 F downstairs and 73 F upstairs. Outdoor Space: LPA and Administrator toured the outside space. One gazebo was designated for resident smoking, had ashtrays, and were at least 20 feet from buildings. LPA observed two (2) locked storage sheds which contained gardening tools in parking lot area. Sufficient space was available for activities. LPA walked on the south side of the facility’s exterior and tested an exit door which was unlocked from the inside. LPA observed an electronic gate on the north side of the facility’s exterior which led to the employee parking lot. Laundry: In the back parking lot, LPA observed a laundry room with two (2) washers and two (2) dryers. Detergents were locked in a closet. Medication Room: LPA observed a locked Medication Room and met with a Med Tech who supervised and dispensed medication. Storage: LPA observed a storage room with sufficient emergency food and water supplies. LPA also observed a locked maintenance room with cleaning supplies. LPA observed an additional, locked storage room on the second floor designated for PPE. Kitchen: LPA observed menus outside of the kitchen and dining room. Menus applied to typical and diabetic diets. The kitchen floors and surfaces were clean, and all food was sealed and labeled. Cleaning supplies remained by the dishwashing area and were not stored with food. The dining room contained tables with designated seating with labels for residents with special diets. Continue on LIC 809C