Routine inspection·July 10, 2024

On 7/10/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Zachary Howell /Executive Director. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (127) non ambulatory elderly adults ages 60 and above, of which (9) can be bedridden. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (20). The facility has 80 units, and approximately 86-bathrooms, is five stories tall with a basement garage. The facility is a beige in color structure with a gym/ physical therapy room, bistro, formal dining room, theater, a restaurant style kitchen, and two elevators. There is a large patio area on the 3 rd floor and other sitting areas on the 1 st floor. LPA Iniguez and the Executive Director toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. LPA inspected a total of (10) bedrooms and (10) bathrooms. The beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the residents’ personal belongings was observed. The bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were operational. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in operable condition. The water temperature ranged from 113.5°F to 115.2°F, and the room temperature ranged from 75°F to 76°F. The evaluation Report continues on the next page, LIC 809-C , providing further details of the inspection findings. During the visit, LPA Iniguez observed that the facility was clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene were in place. Cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharp objects were stored in a way that made them inaccessible to residents in care. The kitchen was inspected, and there was sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available, which was adequately maintained. All fire extinguishers were charged and operable. The last Fire/Disaster Drills were conducted on 6/28/24. A review of (5) residents' service files and (6) staff personnel files were maintained in order. LPA reviewed (5) Medication Administration Records (MARs) and found no discrepancies. LPA Iniguez reviewed the facility's infection control practices. All mandated inspection control posters were displayed throughout the facility. A copy of liability insurance will be email to LPA . Facility Annual Fess current. 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 was provided to Zachary M Howell / Executive Director.