Routine inspection·July 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rosaura Valenzuela conducted an unannounced required 1-year annual inspection. LPA met with Executive Director Varsenik Keshishyan and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is located in a residential neighborhood. It is 4-stories in height with a lower level (LL). There is also a skilled nursing facility adjacent to the building. The facility has approximately 140 resident-bedrooms in total. Upon entry on the first floor, the concierge desk is directly to the right. Straight ahead is the main dining room/ lounge area and courtyard. The right hallway is the Assisted Living (AL) wing and the left hallway is the Independent Living (IL) wing. Residents bedrooms run throughout the facility on the 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd and 4 th level. On the LL there is a laundry room, several activity rooms, a gym, movie cinema, beauty salon, private dining space and storage as well as some administrative offices. 1 st floor contains several lounge/meeting areas, courtyard, dining, bistro, clinic for medications, kitchen, storage and library. The facility has a parking lot adjacent to the west wing of the building. The courtyard contains a covered patio. The facility fire clearance is maintained in conformity with State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility operates and is within capacity limits. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and all were operable. No bodies of water were observed in or around the facility. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature. Hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen and in resident bathrooms and was within the required 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. LPA observed the resident rooms to be properly furnished. Centrally stored medicines are kept in the medication room and are locked. There is a functioning call system in each residents' room. Outdoor and indoor passageways were observed to be free and clear of obstructions. Continue on 809-C Pesticides/poisons are not stored in food areas, kitchen, or where kitchen equipment/utensils are stored. LPA observed there to be a minimum of one (1) week of nonperishable foods and two (2) days of perishable for the number of residents being served. Total daily diet has quality and quantity to meet resident's needs. Grab bars were available for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Bathtubs/showers have nonskid mats or strips and surfaces. There are five complete first aid kits. No health and safety issues noted at the time of this visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was issued.