Routine inspection·April 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava arrived conducted a required Annual Inspection infection control vist at the facility. Upon arrival of the facility, LPA observed a large courtyard with patio furnishings for residents to sit outside. LPA met with the administrator, Alexander Kigel and caregiver Gerardo Centeno. LPA observed two (2) residents in the living room watching television, and the other three (3) residents in their rooms. Personnel summary was verified for criminal record/association; all staff were cleared. LPA observed one (1) staff on duty, and the administrator. Licensee Sophia Labendze was notified of the visit via telephone. The current census is five (5). Facility license and sketch, rights of resident council, grievance/complaint procedures, emergency disaster plan, resident bill of rights, personal rights, and neighborhood complaint procedures were visibly posted. A physical plant tour of the facility inside and outside was conducted with caregiver Gerardo at around 11:15am. The following common areas: living, dining, kitchen, resident bedrooms, and bathrooms, was inspected to ensure the facility was in compliance with Title 22 Regulations: Kitchen: Food service area had Licensing requirement of (7) day nonperishable, and (2) day perishable. Food was properly stored in a healthy manner. Frozen foods were properly wrapped and stored appropriately. There was a pantry, stocked with non-perishable. Food storage and preparation areas were clean and inaccessible to pests and toxins. Appliances were functional and clean. Chemicals, household supplies, and knives, and medication, was locked and stored in kitchen cabinets. Appliances had functional fixtures, and in good repair. Living/dining/family/: All indoor passageways were free from obstruction; inside temperature was comfortable and measured at 77 degrees. All areas were clean and appropriately furnished for resident’s comfort. Bedrooms: The facility has (6) private bedrooms; with (1) room for staff. All bedrooms were properly properly furnished with appropriate bedding and linens. Rooms observed to have bedspread, sheets, pillowcase, mattress pad, and blankets, which all were in good repair. There were sufficient linens observed and available. Bathrooms: There are (7) bathrooms; all were clean, with soap and towels, grab bars, and non-skid mats. Hot water measured in several resident’s bathrooms between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Surrounding Grounds: There were no visible hazards, and passageways were free from obstruction. There is a covered patio with appropriate seating for residents. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are battery operated and were functional. Fire extinguishers in the hallway and kitchen were fully charged. The charge date was 07/26/21. First aid kit furnished fully equipped. All exit doors have alarms; all were operating correctly. Pursuant to title 22, division 6, chapter 8, there was no immediate health and safety hazard observed at this time. The administrator was advised and a copy of this report given.