Incident investigation·March 18, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted a Case Management Visit-Incident on 03/18/2025, stemming from incident report received on 2/11/2025. LPA was greeted by Administrator Robert Barton, Director of Health Services-Minerva Naranjo, Director of Resident Services-Tanya Madrid and explained the purpose of the visit. Case Management-Incident findings: On 2/11/25, LPA Ramirez received an Unusual Incident Report (LIC 624) indicating the immediate closure of the facility kitchen by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) on 2/11/2025. The facility kitchen was closed due to cockroach infestation. Facility kitchen remained closed from 2/11/25 through 2/15/25, for repairs and extermination of roaches. Facility staff provided meals to residents that came from a local facility. All meals were individually boxed and in disposable containers. On 2/15/2025, the DPH returned and conducted another re-inspection. The DPH found the facility eliminated the cockroach infestation and the facility public health permit was reinstated. On 3/18/25, LPA Ramirez conducted a tour of facility kitchen and observed repairs made to kitchen walls. Interview with Administrator Barton revealed the facility changed pest control company and has an updated pest elimination service contract. LPA Ramirez obtained copies of ECOLAB pest elimination services agreement, DPH official inspection reports, and facility kitchen staff re-training. Based on records reviewed and interviews conducted, LPA Ramirez will issue one (1) type A deficiency for violation of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, Article 10. Food Services- 87555(b)(27) General Food Service Requirements- (b) The following food service requirements shall apply: (27) All kitchen areas shall be kept clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin and insects. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report, 809-D and appeals rights was provided via email.