Routine inspection·September 30, 2024

On 09/30/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Gonzalez conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Caregiver, Irene Leonor, and explained the purpose of today’s visit. Facility’s Administrator, Czarina Serrano, later joined LPA for the inspection. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) elderly adults ages 60 and above. Four (4) ambulatory, and two (2) non-ambulatory. Currently there are three (3) residents in the facility. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, behind the home there is an office, bathroom, staff room and a laundry area. LPA and Czarina Serrano toured the inside and out of the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Exits/ Walkways around the facility were free of debris and hazards. All resident rooms were inspected. Bedrooms had the required furniture and in good condition, adequate lighting was observed, and sufficient closet/drawer space to accommodate the client comfortably. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational and found to be within Title 22 regulations. The water temperature properly measured between 105.0 F and 120.0 F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food supply and maintained adequately. Sharps, toxins, cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were tested and are working properly. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. A stocked First Aid kit along with manual was available. A review of (3) resident service files and (3) staff personnel files was maintained in order. LPA reviewed (3) Medication Administration Records (MARs) and found no discrepancies. LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. All mandated inspection control posters were displayed throughout the facility. LPA did not observe any deficiencies; therefore, no citations were issued at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to Czarina Serrano, Administrator.