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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

MERIDIAN HOME CARELicense 198602202
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 12/11/2024 around 9:30 AM, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) – Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) staff conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year Inspection to the above-named facility and met with Administrator/Licensee, Joseph Sol. CCLD staff explained the purpose of the visit and was accompanied by a staff member inside and outside the facility during this inspection. This facility is licensed to serve 6 adults ages 55 and above, of which 4 may be non-ambulatory and 2 maybe bedridden. The facility has a hospice waiver for 4 residents. A total of 6 residents are currently residing in this facility. The Annual Licensing Fees are current. Facility Layout: The facility is a one-story house located in a residential street. The home consists of 6 resident bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 living room area with 2 office spaces, 1 kitchen area, 1 dinning room area, 1 attached garage with a laundry area, storage, and staff break area, and 1 backyard patio area with shaded seating. Outside Grounds: were toured and no bodies of water were observed. The patio furniture is under a shaded area and accessible to residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Resident Bedrooms: 5 out 6 of resident bedrooms were toured. There is adequate lighting, plenty of dresser and closet space observed. Walls and floors were clean and in good condition. Bathrooms: Toilets, showers and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and a non-skid mat was in place. Adequate lighting and toiletries accessible to residents. Kitchen Area/Facility Food: The facility has supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable foods for a minimum of two days. Knives and toxins were kept inaccessible to residents in care. There is fire extinguisher in the hallway next to the kitchen area. Medications: were inaccessible to residents in care. All medications observed were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. Medication Administration Records (MAR) are current and up to date. Living Room/Community Indoor Space: There is a telephone, videoconferencing device, games (i.e. bingo) for residents in the living room area. There are couches and chairs for residents to sit at. Miscellaneous: Documents are posted as mandated. Last drill was conducted on 9/1/2024. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. There is plenty of linen and cleaning supplies. 5 staff records were reviewed, 5 out of 5 staff records had required documentation. 5 resident records were reviewed and, 5 out of 5 resident records had required documentation. No deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observation and record review in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the Licensee.

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 December 11, 2024 inspection of MERIDIAN HOME CARE?

This was an inspection of MERIDIAN HOME CARE on December 11, 2024. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERIDIAN HOME CARE on December 11, 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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