Routine inspection·March 6, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Yee conducted an unannounced required Annual Inspection using the complete CARE Inspection Tool and was let into the home by , staff. Vahe Mkrtchian, Administrator was contacted by staff and he arrived a little later to conduct the visit. The reason for today's visit was provided. The facility is a single storey family home consisting of a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms of which one is used for live-in staff, 2 full common bathrooms and a attached garage. Located in the backyard is a swimming pool fenced in by a 5 foot rod iron fence. The facility is fire cleared for 1 BEDRIDDEN and 5 NON-AMBULATORY residents. Bedroom #1 is currently designated for bedridden use. The facility is vendorized by the North Los Angeles Regional Center and is a Level 3 home. On today's visit, all 12 domains of the CARE Inspection Tool was reviewed. Also reviewed were 4 resident files, 5 staff files and the facility inside and outside was toured beginning at 2:56pm. The following was observed during the tour of the facility: The living room, dining room and kitchen had the appropriate furnishings and kitchen equipment for the four clients. Bedroom #1 is used as a double occupancy room and Bedroom #2 and Bedroom #3 are used as single occupancy. All 3 resident bedrooms have the required beds, chairs, night stand, lamps and closet. The required bed linens were observed. Blinds on the windows were observed. Bedroom #4 is designated for live-in staff and was toured. Both common bathrooms are equipped with a large walk-in shower, a toilet and a sink. Grab bars and non-skid mats were observed. The common bathroom located on the right side of the hallway also contained a shower chair. The water temperature was tested in both bathrooms. The right bathroom water temperature read 119.5 degrees and the left bathroom water temperature read 119.7 degrees Fahrenheit. The only fire extinguisher located in the kitchen was purchased on 4/24/23 The smoke/carbon monoxide combination detectors were tested and were operational Sufficient perishable foods for a minimum of 2 days and non-perishable foods for a minimum of 7 days were observed maintained on the premises Medications are stored in the locked hallway closet Knives are stored in a locked kitchen drawer Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored in a locked cabinet under the sink and in the locked hallway closet. First Aid kit was reviewed and contained the required scissors, tweezers and thermometer. First Aid manual was observed. Night lights in the hallway was observed. The auditory devices on the exit doors were tested and were operational Required posters were observed in the dining room, hallway and facility license by the front door The facility has Liability insurance that meets the required $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate. The facility telephone obtained today is (818)308-7899 Per tour of the backyard the swimming pool is fenced in with a locked gate, The covered patio is furnished with rattan sofa and 2 armchairs. Also located on the patio is a washing machine and dryer and was observed to be operational. The trash cans were tightly sealed. The backyard was observed to be clean Per tour of the front yard, there is a ramp leading from the front door. Designated area for smoking was observed. The front yard was observed to be clean. Per tour of the garage, it is primarily used for storage. No deficiencies were cited on today's visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.