Routine inspection·February 20, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit and was greeted by Administrator Lea Loaiza. Administrator Toby Miclat arrived shortly after. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a residential and is a single store dwelling. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Physical Plant and Environment safety: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to residents, were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways were tested and operational. LPA Ramirez inspected six (6) resident rooms. All resident bedrooms contained required furniture, linens, and lighting. Water temperatures in all grooming and bathing areas were measured to be with 105 – 120 degrees F. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed no-slip mat in showers. Bathroom#1 has a wheelchair accessible shower. Food Service: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient supply of nonperishables for one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days in the facility kitchen area. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored away from food supplies. Freezers and refrigerators were observed to be clean and within temperatures of 0-degree F (-17.7 degree C), and refrigerators with maximum temperature of 40-degree F. (4 degree C). Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed board games, magazines, and other activities for residents. Residents Rights-Information: LPA Ramirez observed the following postings in common areas throughout the facility: Complaint Poster (PUB 475), personal rights, and nondiscrimination notice. LPA Ramirez observed facility land line. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place. Last documented emergency drills were conducted on 01/02/2025. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed emergency food supply located in pantry. See 809-C Residents with Special Needs : Pool was observed to contain locked gate around perimeter. LPA Ramirez observed signs posted indicating “No smoking - Oxygen in Use” in various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed several oxygen tanks in resident rooms secured in stands. Knives, sharps or other items that could pose a danger to residents with dementia, were observed to be inaccessible. Auditory devices were observed to be in working order. Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: Medications are centrally stored in locked kitchen cabinet and in bubble packs and/or original containers. The facility uses electronic charting to document medications administered and other charting notes on residents. The facility provides incidental medical services. Staffing: Administrator Certificate for Toby Miclat expires 10/12/2025. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Personnel Records Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA Ramirez observed required annual training, CPR and First Aid for two (2) out of the two (2) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for two (2) out of the two (2) personnel records reviewed. Infection Control: Staff is using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place. LPA Ramirez observed staff wearing gloves while proving care to a resident. Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory. This facility may retain no more than four (4) hospice residents. There were four (four) residents under hospice care during inspection. Resident Records/Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Resident files for six (6) residents in care. Resident files are maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Consent for Medical Treatment, Preplacement Appraisal Information, Resident Pre-Appraisal, Care Plan/Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan, Resident Rights were observed. No deficiencies were observed during this visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided via email.