Routine inspection·July 26, 2022

On 7/26/22 at 10:15 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Ruiz arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA was greeted by staff member. LPA observed covid-19 signage, hand sanitizer and a visitor sign in log. Staff took LPAs temperature and was granted entrance to the facility. LPA notified the Administrator that an annual inspection will be conducted. LPA met with the designees Eduardo Parica and Chita Beltran. The purpose of the visit was explained and an entrance interview was conducted. LPA initiated a physical plant tour at 10:30 a.m. This is a four (4) bedroom two (2) bathroom Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. LPA was able to tour the home and did not observe any immediate health and safety concerns. Sufficient PPE supplies were observed. The fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen area and has a date of purchase of 1/22/2022. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors were observed to be functional. Facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed there to be sufficient stock of one-week non-perishable foods and two-day perishable foods. Sharps, cleaning supplies and medications are centrally stored and are kept locked in various kitchen cabinets and drawers. Extra towels and linens were readily available. There is a clean covered shaded area in the back yard and there is a pool which has a gate and is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. No deficiencies issued during today’s visit. Report was signed and delivered by designee and an exit interview was conducted.