Routine inspection·April 26, 2023

On 04/26/2023 at 8:00 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Antonine Richard conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the new CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Licensee Richard Delarosa and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for five (5) ambulatory clients and one (1) bedridden client between the ages of 60 years and above. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: six (6) client rooms, one (1) staff room, one (1) office space in the living room area, (3) full bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen area and locked medication room. There is an outside yard landscape in good condition at time of visit and has an empty pond. The facility is equipped with cental heat/air conditioning, and water heater located in the laundry room. A three (3) car garage located in the front of the house. Garage includes an additional refrigerator/freezer and there is parking available for one car. (LPA) and Licensee inspected the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises, All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for client personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were fully stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational. Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 and California Health and safety Code. The hot water temperature in the bathroom tested at 117.8F degrees. A comfortable temperature was maintained throughout the facility. Emergency numbers are posted, in the kitchen. The facility has a land line. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies toxins and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to clients. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available. There is one (1) fire extinguisher fully charge located in the kitchen. smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable and working condition. During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed hand sanitizer available and temperature taken upon entry to the facility. LPA observed the facility has a 30-days supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). There is a full first aid kit the medicine cabinet. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code, there was a deficiency observed during visit. A person providing care shall be familiar with the facility's planned emergency procedures, shall be trained in first aid as required in Section 87465. An exit interview held and plan of corrections was developed. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided the Licensee.