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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Sicairos conducted an unannounced annual visit using the Infection Control Evaluation Tool. LPA met with Patricia Colin and explained the reason for the visit. Physical Plant was toured, sample record of medications were reviewed, and food supply was inspected. The following was observed/inspected: LPA and Ms. Colin toured the facility which included the following: Mailroom, Beauty Salon, Exercise Room, Medication Room, Movie Theater, Activity Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, and Memory Care Unit. There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the 5th floor open area. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. The water temperature was tested in a random selection of resident bathrooms in each floor and measured between 110F - 114.9F which is within the required 105F - 120F. 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 throughout the facility and in each resident apartment and were tested and operable during the visit. LPA observed multiple fire extinguishers throughout the facility which were fully charged. Kitchen appliances are clean and were operating at the time of the visit. Sharps are locked in the kitchen and are inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies and toxins are locked and are inaccessible to residents. Multiple First Aid kits were inspected and were fully stocked with current manuals. Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and physical distancing. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods were observed. 6 resident medications were randomly selected for review. Medications are centrally stored in the medication room. Medications are documented properly and given as prescribed. Staff and Resident files were not reviewed during today's visit. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided.

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 October 7, 2021 inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT WEST COVINA?

This was a inspection inspection of MERRILL GARDENS AT WEST COVINA on October 7, 2021. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MERRILL GARDENS AT WEST COVINA on October 7, 2021?

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 a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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