Routine inspection·January 7, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. and Nancy Guillen conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s visit, and were greeted and granted entry by Emma Vasquez. The Administrator (AD) Veronica Villalpando was notified by telephone and arrived shortly. For today’s visit, LPAs observed a total of 34 residents in care. LPAs 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 of which 60 are private bedrooms with private bathrooms. There are an additional five public bathrooms available in the hallways of the facility for resident useace, and. LPAs observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage sp 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. LPAs observed bathrooms to have hand washing signs posted. Water temperature tested between 124.5.0-149 degrees Fahrenheit; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. 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 with a service date of May 31, 2024. During the tour LPAs observed a monthly activities calendar posted by the resident bedrooms hallway. LPAs also observed residents playing Bingo. LPAs observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, located by the front receptionist desk. Continued on LIC 809-C Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. LPAs observed that First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPAs observed that medications and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. For the exterior portion, LPAs 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. One of the exits was in disrepair and being held shut by a brick and wood panel; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. LPAs reviewed four resident files and four staff files. LPAs interviewed residents and staff present. LPAs observed the licensee was not conducting quarterly drills; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. Based on the observations made on today's inspection, deficiencies are being cited 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.