Routine inspection·May 28, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leslie Ngo-Castaneda conducted an annual required visit and inspection of the facility. At 10:00 am Estrelita Lim who is the staff met with LPA and was advised regarding the visit. At 10:45AM Evangeline Booth who is the administrator arrived and met with LPA, explained the reason for the visit. At 10:03 am, with the assistance of staff, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarms are operational that are located each bedroom, the hallway and kitchen. There are carbon monoxide detectors that functions properly. The fire extinguisher is in the kitchen and office. The charge date is 10/23/2023. During the visit the facility is at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory residents; 1 bedridden; 4 hospice waiver. Kitchen: The kitchen appliances and fixtures were functional. The kitchen has a working gas stove, faucet, freezer, refrigerator, and microwave. LPA found enough at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food at the facility that is properly stored. Frozen foods are wrap, dated, and stored properly as well. Knives were stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Garbage cans have tight fitting covers. Cleaning supplies, pesticides or toxic cleaning supplies were stored and locked away in the kitchen. Bedrooms: There were six (6) bedrooms designated for residents' and staff use. Room #1, room #2, bedroom #3, and bedroom #4 is for private used, but bedroom #5 is shared. Bedroom #6 is staff room. All of the residents bedrooms were properly furnished with appropriate dresser, beddings, and linens with sufficient lighting. Continue to LIC 809-C Bathrooms: There are two (2) bathroom designated for residents' and staff use. The bathrooms were properly supplied and had functional fixtures, but very untidy with lime scale and soap scums. Deficiency will be cited on LIC 809-D. Hot water temperature was measured at 110.8 degrees Fahrenheit for bathroom #1 located in the hallway across the dining area. Bathroom #2 is located in between bedroom #4 and bedroom #5. Hot water temperature was measured at 110.1 degrees Fahrenheit. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets in the hallway. Common Areas: LPA toured all common areas of the facility. These included the living room and dining area for residents. The common areas were properly furnished. Residents dining table fits enough for six (6). LPA observed common areas to be very clean and tidy. LPA observed the floors to be in very good condition. No obstructions and or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Furniture in common area was observed to be in good repair. There are no issues with Fire Clearance. Infection control : Facility mitigation plan to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. LPA obtain a copy and reviewed the infection control plan during this visit. Surrounding Grounds : Entry and exits were NOT free of obstruction, paints and wood planks were found, deficiency will be issued in LIC 809-D. There was furniture appropriate for outdoor use. The outdoor area was free of hazards. The facility does not have a swimming pool or body of water. The garage attached and is used for storage. Laundry service: There is enough linen available to change weekly or more if need. Cleaning supplies are NOT being stored in a locked cabinet in the laundry area, deficiency will be cited in LIC 809-D. Staff Files : LPA also conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliance with licensing forms. Office space is beside the den. Records were checked for expired or missing certificates and clearances: LPA conducted a file review of staff for criminal record clearances and current First Aid. The administrator file was reviewed for current first aid, fingerprint clearance, administrator certificate, and HIV/AIDS and TB training. Continue to LIC 809-C Medications are in a centrally stored and locked place, including over-the-counter medicines; medications are properly labeled and checked for expiration dates. Each centrally stored prescription and PRN medication has been logged in the medications log with proper documentation from the clients’ doctor. Proper medication dispensing instruction are followed and checked for contamination. Staff medication was kept unlock and accessible to residents. Deficiency will be cited on LIC 809-D. First-aid has all proper items and is current. Resident records were reviewed for requirements and legibility. One (1) out of six (6) resident was missing appraisal, citation was cited on LIC 809-D. Planned activities are offered. Records were complete and up-to-date. Facility is within CA code of Regulations Title 22 or Health and Safety Code. No deficiencies were found, exit interview conducted, copy of report has been issued and discussed.