complaint·October 3, 2022

INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: Allegation: Licensee did not maintain a comfortable temperature for residents at all times. The details of the complaint stated the facility failed to maintain a comfortable temperature for residents. The complainant requested for Community Care Licensing to inspect this facility because it was observed the facility only had small table fans in each resident’s room, and that the facilty theromostat did not present a comfortable reading on a warm day. The Department conducted a health and safety inspection on 10/03/22 at 12:40 pm and found the temperature in the facility to be within Title 22 regulations. The facility thermostat read 79.0 degrees F. Portable free-standing fans were available in all the resident’s rooms. The room temperature in bedroom #1 is 79.0 degrees; bedroom #2 is 79.0 degrees; bedroom #3 is 79.0 degrees. The kitchen, dining, and living rooms had temperatures of 78.0 - 79.0 degrees. Interviews with staff #1-#3 verified (S1-S3) that the home is not equipped with air conditioning and only equipped with heating. (S1-S3) reports during summer months when the temperature rises, they ensure the fans are operating and there is enough circulation throughout the facility. Furthermore, the staff monitors the residents for liquids and body temperature. In an interview with the property owner witness #1 (W-1) claims the home was purchased without built-in central air conditioning units. According to public records, this facility is a single family home built in 1962 with (3) bedrooms and (2) baths and 1,334 square feet of space. It has heating and no cooling. In an interview with residents #1-#2 (R1-R2), the Department learned that the facility does not have air conditioning and fans are sufficient. (R1-R2) claim they never had issues with the temperature of the home during warm days and that the facility provides a safe and comfortable living environment. The Department was unable to interview (R3) as a result of her disability. Based on information gathered, an inspection of the facility, observation, analysis of public records, and interviews conducted, the Department found no evidence to support the allegation mentioned above. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation, did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is Unsubstantiated. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted with Oscar Lechuga, and a copy of the report was provided.