Routine inspection·November 17, 2021

At approximately 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chris Arnhold arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an Annual Required infection control inspection. This inspection will focus on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility. LPA met with Administrator Perla Gonzalez. There were 6 residents present at the facility. LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and health questions asked. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed 2 wheelchairs, a resident lifting device and a portable generator stored in the hallway blocking a fire exit. An immediate civil penalty is being issued in the amount of $500.00, for this Fire Code violation. Resident bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. There were 2 exit doors in resident rooms that did not have door handles installed. Fire Extinguishers were found to be charged and inspected within the last 12 months. Toxins are stored and not accessible. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for resident use. Facility has submitted and received approval for a Covid Mitigation plan. Posters are in place at the entrance and throughout the building. The entrance area has a small table with hand sanitizer, thermometer and other items designated for visitors and staff before coming into work or visit. Facility has PPE supplies. Medications are secure and not accessible to residents. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication. Residents do not typically wear masks inside the facility but have them available. Residents do however, wear masks while away from the facility. All staff had masks on during this visit. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.This report was reviewed with Administrator and Appeal rights were given.