Routine inspection·October 6, 2023

On 10/6/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Sandra Lopez/Administrator. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (135) non-ambulatory elderly adults ages 60 and above. The two-story residential facility consists of (69) room/ all bedrooms are equipped with full bathroom, common area includes: front office, TV/ Activity room, activity directors’ office, dining room, commercial kitchen, medication room, parking lot, laundry rooms, public restrooms, (2) storage rooms, and (1) elevator in the facility. There are two shaded patio areas available for residents. One is a smoking patio and the other is a nonsmoking. In both patios there are plenty of seating for residents. In the parking area there is a locked shed inaccessible to residents. LPA Iniguez and administrator toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. A total of (10) rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were operational. LPA inspected rooms: #230, #227, #224, #222, #215, #104, #106, #114, #121, and #124. Smoke and carbon monoxide are all operable conditions. The water temperature ranged from 109.5F° – 114.2F°. The rooms temperature ranged from 76F° – 78F°. Evaluation Report continues on LIC 809-C LPA Iniguez observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available maintained properly. All fire extinguishers were charged and were operable. The last Fire/Disaster Drills was conducted on 04/25/23. Annual fire clearance performed on 3/24/2023. Working landline phones are available on-site. A review of (12) residents' service files (R1-R12) and (12) staff personnel files (S1-S12) and Medication Administration Records (MAR) were maintained in order. A copy of liability insurance was provided to LPA during annual inspection. LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, and sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. All mandated inspection control posters were posted throughout the facility. According to the California Code of Regulations (Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8), LPA did not observe deficiencies therefore no citations were issued at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report and Appeal Rights was provided to the Administrator/ Sandra Lopez.