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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 198601838
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Claudia Tejeda (Caregiver Supervisor), sortly after Administrator Brandie Mendibles and Assistant Administrator Jason Perez arrived and assisted with the visit, the purpose for today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 252 Non-Ambulatory Residents ages 60 and over (of which 5 may be bedridden in rooms #136,#102,#103, #104 and #112). The facility has an approved Hospice Waiver on file for thirty (30) residents. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and cleaning/disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan. Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan, Dementia Plan and training. Facility maintains the required liability insurance and Surety Bond. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, a total of 10 residents’ bedrooms/units were checked and had the required closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably available. The resident rooms have signal systems located in each bathroom that were tested an operating properly. There are smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and an emergency sprinkler system throughout the facility that are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and are fully charged. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility resident private bathrooms and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. There are two shaded patio/garden areas for residents one within the memory care wing and the other in the assisted living area. (continued on LIC809-C) Staffing : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. Personnel Records-Training : Staff have criminal record clearance, current First-Aid/CPR/AED training along with training in postural supports, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. Administrator Brandie Mendibles certificate expires on 7/12/25. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted on each floor/section: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman. Planned Activities: Facility provides scheduled activities with a monthly calendar and the required full-time staff that conduct and evaluate planned activities. There is sufficient space both indoor and outdoor for activities. Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored and are in their original containers. There are 2 medication rooms one for assisted living and the other for memory care, both medication rooms were toured. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. The last drill was conducted on 6/24/24. Residents with Special Health Needs: Facility admits residents with dementia and staff files reviewed today all have required training documented. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during todays visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report will be emailed to Administrator Brandie Mendibles.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 25, 2024 inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was an inspection of DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on July 25, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to DOWNEY RETIREMENT CENTER on July 25, 2024?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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