Routine inspection·May 23, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi arrived unannounced at Pink Lady Care home, LLC. for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 year inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Care Giver, Maria Sebastian and was granted access into the facility. During a review of the Guardian Background Clearance Roster, LPA observed that 1 out of 3 staff members did not have a Background Clearance (See LIC 809D & Civil Penalty). Licensee arrived 15 minutes later. LPA toured the facility with Care Giver, Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. However, LPA and Caregiver observed the laundry room unlocked and toxins were left accessible to residents in care (See LIC 809D and LIC 812-Observation/Photos). Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on December 2022 at the time of the visit. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors now sound directly to the Fire Department. There are emergency lights in many of the fixtures in the common areas of the facility that come on should a power outage occurs. Hot water temperature measured at 108 degrees, within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 2 of 2 resident’s bathrooms while touring facility. The facility serves residents with dementia and has a plan of operation for special care and programming. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations at the time of the inspection. However, during a tour of the facility with the Caregiver, LPA observed the kitchen sink being clogged, inoperable and covered (See LIC 809D and LIC 812-Observation/Photos ) There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All bathrooms designated for residents in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap dispensers. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present. Medications were centrally stored in a locked cabinet. (Report continued on LIC 809C) Infection Control Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, Facility records, Staff records and Resident records will be reviewed at a later date and time. Staff and resident interviews will also be conducted at a later time. Annual Continuation required. The following deficiencies were observed (See LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation. Civil Penalty assessed (See LIC 421BG) Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report along with appeal rights were emailed to the Licensee due to printer issues.