Pre-licensing visit·August 24, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angelica Rea conducted an announced visit to Oakmont of Whittier for the purpose of a Pre-Licensing visit. Upon arrival LPA met with Patricia Gustin, Associate Executive Director, who provided assistance with the tour of the physical plant. An application was submitted to CCLD on 04/30/2021, for a Change of Ownership for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, licensed to serve Adults 60 years and older. The requested capacity is for 90, Non-Ambulatory Adults, 7 of which may be bedridden. The fire clearance was approved by the L.A. County Fire Department on 05/13/2021. There facility consists of assisted living residences and memory car residences. There are currently 41 residents in the assisted living facility and 27 memory care residents. This property is comprised of one large two story building and contains (74) Units. The first floor contains: Lobby/Front desk reception area, Administrative offices, Computer room, Salon, Coffee Lounge, Dining room, Kitchen, Men/Women restroom, Living Room, Reading Room, Activity Room, Medication Room, Wellness Center, Beauty Salon, Massage Room, Fitness Center, Laundry room, Private Dining room and Resident rooms. The memory care side of the facility consists of: Resident rooms, dining room, activity room, quiet area, and medication room. The second floor contains: Staff break Room, Theater, Men/Women restroom, Laundry Room and Resident rooms. The outdoor grounds contained body of water in a fountain in the center of a courtyard which contains sufficient patio furniture with umbrellas for shade. Passageways, walkways and patios are free from obstructions and hazards. The facility is equipped with central air and heat. LPA toured resident bedrooms, all contained required beds, bedding, furniture, storage space and lighting. The water temperature was tested in resident rooms and measured between 120.2 *F - 125.6*F respectively. The signal system was checked and observed to be functioning properly. All bathrooms have a working toilet, sink faucet, shower, and have grab bars located inside the shower and near the toilet. Emergency Phone Numbers, Emergency Disaster Plan, Personal Rights, Ombudsman poster, Exit Plan & Menu were observed to be clearly marked and accessible to the residents. Resident rooms contained facility sketch attached to the doors for resident orientation. Fire Extinguishers were located on each floor mounted on the wall. The food supply was checked and contained an adequate amount of perishable and non-perishables, canned goods, meats, fruits and vegetables. The kitchen and dining room was inspected, refrigerator and freezers were observed to be clean and sanitary. An assortment of dishware, commercial pots and pans and utensils stored in kitchen. Sharps and hazardous materials were inaccessible to residents in the commercial kitchen. Cleaning agents/toxins are locked in the housekeeping storage closet. Knives/sharps are not accessible to residents. The smoke detectors were reviewed to be battery operated and functioning properly. Carbon monoxide detector is operational. The Associate Executive Director stated the hard-wired alarm system is tested bi -annually. In addition, the facility has a resident emergency response system for pendants and push buttons inside the resident bathrooms. A first aid kit has been inspected and includes thermometer, tweezers, scissors, a supply of bandages and gauze including, a current first aid manual, which are stored in medication room on the second floor, first floor front desk and in the kitchen locked and inaccessible to residents. The facility does not manage resident cash resources. The following items must be corrected and proof of correction shall be submitted to the CCLD office to the attention of LPA, Angelica Rea by 08/30/2021 . Associate Executive Director was advised if additional time is required to correct and complete the noted exceptions above, then an extension in writing should be requested prior to the due date. The Component III Orientation will be reviewed with Associate Executive Director, upon return during the Plan of Correction visit 8/30/2021. An Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report given to Patricia Gustin, Associate Executive Director.