Routine inspection·April 19, 2024

On 4/19/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced annual required using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Judith Uy-Villaruz /Executive Director. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (126) non-ambulatory elderly adults ages 60 and above, of which (8) may be bedridden. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for (15). Delayed egress approved for memory care and transitional. Bedridden first floor only. The facility is a 3 story with a basement and parking garage situated in a residential neighborhood. There is a memory care side with and an assisted living side. There is (28) memory care and (59) in the assisted living. The facility interior includes common area living room, dining, kitchen, activity room, theater room and laundry area. The common area living room has a fireplace with a screen and uses gas not wood. The common living room area included an adequate number of chairs, couches, tables, a poker table and a library. Patios with seating and shade available for residents and families. LPA Iniguez toured the physical plant with Executive Director. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. A total of (6) 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: #104, #107, #118, #129, #239 and, #225; call buttons, and smoke and carbon monoxide are all operable conditions. The water temperature ranged from 113.5F° – 115.2F°. The room 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 were observed. Cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents in care. 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 were conducted on 03/3/24. Annual fire clearance performed on 4/16/2024. Working landline phones are available on-site. A review of (6) residents' service files (R1-R6) and (6) staff personnel files (S1-S6) were maintained in order. LPA reviewed (4) Medication Administration Records (MARs) and no discrepancies were found. 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. Liability insurance was given to LPA during this visit. Facility Annual Fess are 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 Judith Uy-Villaruz /Executive Director.