Routine inspection·December 22, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Rea conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA met with Executive Director Joshua Castillo and explained the reason for the visit. Physical Plant was toured, medications were reviewed, resident and staff files were reviewed, and food supply was inspected. LPA and Mr. Castillo toured the facility including common areas and a random sample of resident rooms. There are multiple shaded seating areas for the residents throughout the facility patio area. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested in a random selection of resident bedrooms and measured between 116 degrees F - 120 degrees F which is within the required 105 F - 120 F degrees. Grab bars and non-skid mats were observed in resident bathrooms. Resident bedrooms have the required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, lamps and chairs. Bedrooms also have sufficient closet space. Resident beds have the required linen and the linen is in good condition. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in resident rooms and were tested and operable during the visit. Facility common areas have a smoke alarm that is hard wired, tested and operational during the visit. There are multiple fire extinguishers located throughout the facility. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are locked and are inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are locked and are inaccessible to the residents. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods were observed. 6 resident medications were reviewed at random. Medications are centrally stored in carts in the medication room. Medications are given as prescribed. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report, and appeal rights were provided.