Routine inspection·April 30, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Veronica Villalpando. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of 36 residents in care. LPA Ramirez toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD Villalpando. The facility is a two story structure and is licensed for a capacity of 74 residents. There are a total of 75 bedrooms, each bedroom has their individual bathroom. LPA Ramirez observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector and auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. LPA observed bathrooms to have hand washing signs posted. Water temperature tested between 114.0-118.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguishers were charged and mounted. During the tour LPA observed a monthly activities calendar posted by the resident bedrooms hallway. LPA also observed as residents were participating in one of today's activity which was guitar performance/singing. LPA Ramirez observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, located by the front receptionist desk. CONTINUED ON LIC9099-C... Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPA observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPA Ramirez observed a shaded patio area with furniture, and observed that the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two exit gates in the backyard. On the patio LPA observed a gated pool. LPA reviewed six resident files and four staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. For today's visit deficiencies were issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with AD Villalpando. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.