Routine inspection·December 9, 2021

On 12/9/21 at 12:34pm, Licensing Program Analyst(LPAs) Shira Stamps and Melissa Ruiz met with administrator Maro Podrumyan for an unannounced one (1) year required visit for this facility. LPAs arrived at 12:34pm and were greeted by caregiver Nelli Tovasyan. One (1) resident was observed in their room watching TV. The Administrator Maro Podrumyan arrived approximately at 1:00pm. LPAs informed the Administrator of the purpose of the visit. Infection control: LPA Stamps reviewed facility mitigation plan (approved on 04/02/21) to make sure the Administrator was following current infection control recommendations. Upon arrival the LPAs were not screened by the caregiver Nelli Tovasyan, and no infection control questions were asked. LPAs were not asked to sign-in and sanitize/wash hands. A tour of the physical plant was conducted with the Caregiver at 12:34pm. The facility has six (6) bedrooms and three and a half(3 1/2) bathrooms currently occupying One (1) resident. One (1) bathroom and one(1) bedroom is designated for staff use only. The facility is Fire Cleared for six(6) bedridden, and a hospice wavier for four(4). Resident Rooms LPAs observed rooms to have the appropriate bedding. There is a night stand and sufficient lighting for each bedroom. Bathrooms At 12:45pm LPAs observed all bathrooms to have non-skid matts, grab bars, and paper towels. Hot water was tested at 1:20pm and measured within regulation at 105.3 degrees F. Continued..... Laundry LPAs observed chemicals/hazardous items in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. Food Inspection LPA Stamps conducted a tour of the kitchen around 12.34pm and observed there to be sufficient stock of two-day perishables and seven-day non-perishables foods. Frozen foods are properly wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are care clean and inaccessible to pests. LPAs observed all knives and sharp object being locked and inaccessible to residents in care. At 12:44pm LPAs observed an unlocked cabinet of chemicals/hazardous items. Physical environment LPAs toured the outside area of the facility at 12:55pm. LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture, with a covered shaded area for residents. There is a body of water on the premises. LPAs observed the gate locked and inaccessible to residents. Living and dining LPAs observed the living room to be neat and clean along with the dining room. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 73°F. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational at 1:28pm. There is one (1) fire extinguisher, located near the kitchen. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full and last serviced on 02/03/21. Medications were located in the hallway cabinet and at 12:50pm; was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Garage LPAs observed no garage for the facility. PPE supplies are stored in the hallway closet. Administrative: Annual fee is current. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given to the Administrator.