Routine inspection·April 23, 2024

On 4/23/2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Executive Director Emily Venegas and announced the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. All passageways and exits were clear and free from obstruction. Fire extinguishers were recently serviced and facility had a sprinkler system. LPA reviewed facility emergency disaster plan and record of emergency drills. LPA toured the facility kitchen and observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs. Kitchen and all common areas were clean, well-lit, and odor-free. Facility had adequate supply of emergency food and first aid supplies. LPA toured a sample of resident bedrooms and bathrooms. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and odor-free. Bedrooms had required minimum furnishings and were at a comfortable temperature. Bathrooms had secure grab bars and non-slip floors. LPA toured facility memory care unit and observed some residents participating in planned activities. LPA reviewed a sample of resident and staff files. Files contained required documentation and records. LPA requested the following files to be provided by 4/30/2024: LIC 500, LIC 308, LIC 9020a. At 10:15 am, LPA observed that a centrally stored medication was expired, but was still stored in the medication cart with the resident's other medications. During tour of the facility, it was observed that at least three storage bins in resident bathrooms and one in a common bathroom were not fitted with tight-fitting covers. See attached LIC 809D for two type-B deficiencies cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided to the administrator via email. Exit interview conducted.