Routine inspection·June 7, 2024

On 6/7/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Ralph Balbin /Executive Director. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (150) elderly adults ages 60 and above, of which (120) can be non-ambulatory and (30) may be bedridden. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (20). Approved for delayed egress. The facility is a three-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: (27) resident bedrooms in the neighborhood and (114) resident bedrooms in Assisted Living. Each room has a bathroom in the unit, a lobby, a living room, (3) lounge areas, a dining room, a kitchen, a bistro, a Memory Care Unit. housekeeping/janitorial storage closets, (3) administrative offices, (2) laundry rooms, an activity room, a Wellness room, an engineering office, a beauty salon, an activity area, front and rear patio area, a gated pool, and outdoor storage sheds. LPA Iniguez and the Executive Director toured the physical plant. There is gated pool on the premises, and no obstructions were observed. LPA inspected a total of (9) bedrooms and (9) 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 118.2°F, and the room temperature ranged from 76°F to 78°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. 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 was conducted on 5/16/24. A review of (8) residents' service files and (6) staff personnel files was maintained in order. LPA reviewed (8) Medication Administration Records (MARs) no discrepancies were found. Delayed egress checked. LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. All mandated inspection control posters were displayed throughout the facility. A copy of liability insurance was emailed to LPA . Facility Annual Fess current. Deficiency cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. See details below: -Can of pesticide found on facility’s kitchen food pantry. Note: *Citations not cleared by the due date will be a $100 fine assessed for each citation until it is cleared. Civil penalties will continue to accrue until Proof of Corrections (POC) is cleared. * An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Facility Evaluation Report was provided to Ralph Balbin / Executive Director.