Routine inspection·November 15, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin made an unannounced required annual inspection at this facility. LPA was greeted and granted entry, where LPA met with Administrator Emerlene Zarate and stated the purpose of this visit. The facility is a single-level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for four. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). At the time of the visit there were five residents in which three out of the five on hospice care. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 6 resident rooms one of which was vacant. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 108.5-110.4 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated July 22,2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked.For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; grounds were free of tripping hazards and debris. The backyard contained a swimming pool with a locked fence surrounding the pool. Facility has a 2-car garage which is kept locked and used for storage, contained emergency supplies, an operational washer/dryer, freezer and refrigerator. Kitchen was in good repair with cleaning supplies and sharp items kept locked and made inaccessible to residents in care.LPA reviewed 5 residents' files and observed they had all required documentation LPA reviewed Medications log and observed they were kept locked in a cabinet near the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.