Routine inspection·December 18, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and was greeted by Lerma Dongley (caregiver) and Edjeska Macandili (licensee) who assisted with the visit. The purpose for today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 6 elderly residents ages 60 and above, with bedrooms 1,2,3 approved for non-ambulatory and bedroom 4 approved for bedridden. There is a hospice waiver for 6 residents. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential area in Norwalk, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, kitchen, dining area, 4 bedrooms (2 double and 2 single), 2 bathrooms (1 bathroom located in resident room), front yard, back yard, attached garage with laundry. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit todays visit and the initial visit and observed the following: Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting clients’ medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility. Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan, Dementia Plan and training, and facility maintains the required liability insurance. Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The backyard is free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for residents. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured outside of the required range of 105-120 degrees F, water temperature in main resident restroom tested at 123.2 degrees F and water temperature tested within resident bedroom (jack and jill sinks) measured at 128.3 degrees F, details will be documents on the 809-D. (Continued on 809-C) All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. Last fire/disaster/earthquake drill was conducted on 11/2/23. Staffing : There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency. Personnel Records-Training : Staff has criminal record clearance, current First-Aid/CPR/AED training along with training in postural supports, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman. Planned Activities: Facility provides scheduled activities, that may be subject to change depending on the weather. There is an outdoor activity area available for the residents. Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables. There is a back up freezer at sister facility next door that LPA also observed during visit. Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a closet and are in their original containers. LPA reviewed 4 residents’ medications and there were no issues observed. Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Residents with Special Health Needs: There are currently no bedridden residents at the facility, however, licensee is aware of the reporting requirements when admitting a bedridden resident. Facility has recommended documents on residents with home health services and have ongoing communication with home health agencies. Facility admits residents with dementia and staff have all required training documented within personnel files. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, deficiencies observed during today’s visit are documented on the 809(D). Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to Edjeska Macandili.