Routine inspection·July 28, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit on 7/28/2024. LPA Ramirez was greeted by Caregiver Elizabeth Pineda and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Daniel Davis Jr arrived shortly after to assist with tour of facility. The facility is located on a residential street and is a single-story dwelling. LPA Ramirez observed surveillance cameras in staff office and on the outside of the facility. 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. LPA Ramirez observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways. LPA Ramirez inspected five (5) resident rooms. Bedroom#1 was observed to contain a hospital bed with full bed rails. Resident#1 (R1) did not have a physician’s order for full bed rails or a hospice care plan that specifies need for full bed rails. LPA Ramirez will issue Type B deficiency based on this observation. 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 observe postings encouraging proper handwashing etiquette in restrooms. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed no-slip mat in showers. Showers were observed to be wheelchair accessible. 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). LPA Ramirez observed a monthly menu posted on facility refrigerator. Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed several adult coloring books, magazines and board games in facility living room area. LPA Ramirez observed three (3) out of the six (6) residents sitting in living room area watching the 2024 Olympics on TV. SEE 809-C 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 a facility land line. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D) in place. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed emergency food supply. LPA Ramirez observed several fully charged fire extinguishers. Residents with Special Needs : No large bodies of water were observed. 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: The medications are centrally stored in staff office and in bubble packs and/or original containers. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. The facility provides incidental medical services. Staffing: Administrator Certificate for Daniel Davis Jr expires 06/02/2025. 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 three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. Infection Control: There are 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. Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory of which two (2) may be bedridden. All bedrooms are approved for bedridden. This facility may retain no more than six (6) hospice residents. There were one (1) resident under hospice care during time of inspection. Resident Records/Incident Reports: LPA reviewed six (6) resident files. 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. One (1) deficiency was cited. A copy of this report, 809-D and appeals rights was provided. Exit interview was conducted.