Routine inspection·April 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonia Alvizar conducted an unannounced Annual Required visit to this facility. LPA met with Administrator Assistant and explained the reason for the visit. At 1:50p.m. Administrator Assistant and LPA tour of the physical plant for compliance with safety, maintenance, and operational requirements. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Facility is a single-story house in a residential neighborhood and consisting of a common area, six (6) bedrooms, two (2) full bathroom and currently occupied with two (2) residents. There is one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required posters at the main door. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and function properly. Facility disaster drills was conducted on 01/30/2024. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 72°F. Hot water temperature was tested in bathrooms and in the kitchen. The hot water temperatures measured between 117.3 - 118.5 degrees Fahrenheit (F) which are within the required range for residents comfort and safety. Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean and fixtures functional. Kitchen knives and other sharp items are stored in a lock drawer in the kitchen. The supply of dishes and eating utensils was more than adequate. Resident medication, resident and staff records are kept locked in cabinet. All toxins are stored in a locked cabinet inaccessible to clients in care. Fully charged fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen. Bedrooms: The residents’ bedrooms were properly furnished and had adequate lighting and closet space. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Continued from 809) Bathrooms : LPA observed all bathrooms to be clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. LPA observed grab bars in both bathrooms. The bathroom had non-skid mat in shower. Residents have enough personal hygiene supplies. Common Areas: The living room has a television, three (3) couch, three (3) recliner chairs and a functional telephone. The common areas were checked for cleanliness and furniture was checked for functionality. All areas were clean, sanitary and in good repair. Living room was observed to have a cover fireplace. At 4:00p.m. LPA observed residents resting in their bedroom. Surrounding Grounds (Outdoors): There was a shaded area with proper furniture for outdoor use in the back patio. There are no bodies of water and firearms on the premises. Garage : Detached located in the rear of the facility, which stores personal protected equipment (PPE), emergency food, maintenance supplies, resident diapers, extra personal hygiene, detergent, cleaning supplies, two (2) operation refrigerators with extra Non-perishable and perishable food. Garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents at all times. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies were not observed/cited. Exit interview conducted and copy of report provided to Administrator Assistant .