Routine inspection·March 28, 2024

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by front desk staff after introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Interim Executive Director Marjorie Silberman was notified and assisted with the visit. LPA reviewed the facility's resident census, staff roster, Emergency and Disaster Plan, Infection Control Plan, staff schedules. A sample of ten staff records and ten resident records were reviewed during the visit. The facility is a two-story building divided in three sections (Assisted Living, Sage Living and Memory Care) around a central courtyard with a secure swimming pool. LPA accompanied by administrator conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the physical plant. Rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Smoke, carbon monoxide, and auditory exit alarms were operational. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair; and provided with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water was measured at 115 degrees Fahrenheit in memory care and 109 degrees Fahrenheit in Sage living resident bathrooms. Facility met the minimum two day perishable and seven day non-perishable food stock requirements. Medications, cleaning supplies, and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. LPA reviewed the physician orders and contents of one of the facility's medication cart. Fire extinguishers were mounted and charged. For the exterior portion, facility has several patio furniture sets with umbrellas for shade and the grounds and routes of egress were free of tripping hazards. One type B deficiency was cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations and three Technical Assistance Advisory Notes were provided. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.