Routine inspection·November 7, 2024

On 11/7/2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda arrived unannounced at the above facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA introduced herself, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry to the facility. Licensee/Administrator Duane McAlister was contacted but was not able to attend the visit. Staff Carol Holley conducted the tour with LPA. LPA toured the facility inside and out including entry, kitchen, dining, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and exterior. LPA observed the facility to be at a comfortable temperature, clutter & odor free. Facility is free of debris and no passageway are obstructed and no fire hazards were observed. Common areas were properly furnished and well-lit throughout. Facility capacity is 6, with a current census of 4. Residents do not share bedrooms. Fire extinguishers have been services as of 9/17/24 and are in good standing with charge. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were tested and are in working condition. Water temperature was checked in the kitchen and read at 105.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Inspecting the kitchen LPA observed the required 7-day supply of non-perishable food and 2- day supply of fresh perishables to be properly stored. Knives & cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. R1 has a DX of dementia and LPA observed scissors and screwdrivers in the kitchen drawers. LPA did not observe all resident files to have current emergency information or physician report. LPA did not observe staff to have current training for dementia. LPA is requesting the following due by 11/28/24: Current copy of Administrator Certificate, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500), Register of Facility Clients/Residents (LIC9020A), and current liability insurance. Under California Code of Regulations Title 22 the following deficiencies were observed, and citations were issued. Pool is accessible to residents on the far left side (left side of the gate is missing) Scissors and screwdrivers were in unlocked kitchen drawer and accessible to residents R1 has a glucose meter prescribed and R1 listed as not being able to test themselves, facility has no meter Kitchen needs cleaning under sink, inside & outside of cabinets Bathrooms cabinets are dirty and hallway bathroom is missing cabinet doors Staff do not have current dementia training on file. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report LIC809, LIC809D, LIC421IM and appeal rights were provided to Staff Carol Holley.