Routine inspection·May 30, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Urena arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. The LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. The Administrator Serguei Kalistratov was not available, and the facility representative Irina Fried arrived at 11:45 a.m. The LPA and staff toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. COMMON SPACES: In the common areas, walls and flooring were checked for cleanliness and were found to be good condition. At the time of the visit, common seating area and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed the required postings in the common hallway. Fire extinguishers were observed to be serviced on 05/16/2024. The facility smoke alarm system is hardwired and operated normally at the time of visit. Medications were observed to be locked in a cabinet by the kitchen area. KITCHEN: Kitchen knives are stored in a locked drawer by the kitchen. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drink ware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (-6*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at 33*F degrees Fahrenheit. The supply of perishable and nonperishable food is adequate. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Kitchen cleaning supplies are stored locked under the sink. Hot water in kitchen was measured at normal regulation levels.BEDROOMS: Bedrooms were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. In addition, no bedroom was used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. There are six (6) total bedrooms for resident use – all resident rooms are private rooms.There was a linen closet in the hallway with extra towels and linens. Continues on LIC 809C... RESTROOMS: There are three (3) bathrooms at the home. Two private resident bathrooms, and one hallway bathroom, all had non-skid mats. The toilet and shower have grab bars. During the visit, the LPA observed signs in all of the bathrooms pertaining to proper hand hygiene. All cleaning supplies were inaccessible to client in care. In addition, restroom hot water measured 115.5 degree F. OUTDOOR AREA: The garage door was observed to be locked from the outside and inside door from the kitchen area. Washer and dryer are located inside the garage area. The LPA observed a cabinet with laundry cleaning supplies. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for client use. There were no bodies of water noted. RECORDS: Records review began at 12:27 p.m. Residents’ records were reviewed for, but not limited to care plans, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were in order. Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All files were in order. MEDICATIONS: Medications review began at 1:25 p.m. Medications are centrally stored and locked in a cabinet in the kitchen area; medications are labeled and checked for expiration dates. Three out of three medication bottles Pantoprazole, Atorvastatin and Amlodipine were missing information (quantity of pills) and Date Started in the LIC622. Additionally, the medication Amlodipine was found to be incorrectly stored in a pill box: Both in AM and PM section compartments. The pill is to be taken once a day. INFECTION CONTROL : The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. Deficiencies were cited at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.