Routine inspection·April 16, 2024

On 4/16/2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) D. Ayers arrived unannounced to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Michael Hagerty and Licensee Herman Fickewirth. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. Pathways and doors were clear and free from obstruction. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were present and operational. Facility was clean and odor free. LPA observed sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs. Common areas were clean, adequately furnished, and adequately lit. Resident bedrooms were clean and had required minimum furnishings. Resident bathrooms were clean, odor free, and water temperature was within required temperature range. Sharp items were secured in a locked drawer in the garage. A locked cabinet was observed to store resident medications, and medications appeared to be administered properly. The fence had a self-locking latch mechanism, and there was adequate outdoor seating for residents. LPA reviewed facility plan of operations and emergency disaster plan. LPA reviewed staff and resident files. At 2:45 pm, during file review, LPA observed that two residents who were diagnosed with dementia did not have medical assessments within the last year. See attached LIC809D for type B citation issued in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, Article 11. Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.