Health check·January 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Flores conducted an unannounced case management - health and safety check visit regarding reported incident on relocation of 2 residents from Foothill Heights Care Center due to mandatory evacuation orders from the Fire Advisory. LPA met with Michelle Castillo and explained the reason for the visit. During the visit today, LPA Flores conducted a health and safety check by touring the facility. No immediate health and safety concerns were observed. LPA obtained a copy of the resident and staff roster. Per interview with the administrator, there are 2 residents that have been relocated from Foothill Heights Care Center. Facility is fully staff and nurses have been visiting the 2 residents daily. Administrator has been in contact with Pasadena Public Health Nurse and Ombudsman, who have visited the residents. Food and hygiene supplies are available to accommodate all the residents. LPA reviewed medications and MAR logs for the 2 residents that were transferred to the facility and are centrally stored and inaccessible to the residents. The last fire drill was conducted on 12/17/24. LPA discussed with administrator proper relocation of resident #1 who has a prohibited health condition and there is no enrollment in hospice care. Per administrator they are currently working on it. Due to the situation most skill nursing facilities are full at this time. However, will continue to seek proper placement. An exit interview was held and a copy of this report was given to the Stephanie Funderburg Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.