Routine inspection·September 27, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alvaro Ramirez, Jr. and Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced visit for the Required 1 Year Inspection. LPAs explained the purpose of today’s visit, and was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Julita Andrade. Administrator (AD) Rizalina Reyes arrived shortly after. For today’s visit, LPA observed a total of five residents in care and two staff members on duty. LPAs toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with Caregiver Andrade. The facility is a two-story structure and is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which four may be on hospice and zero bedridden. There are a total of five bedrooms, of which four are resident bedrooms, and one is a bedroom for staff. LPAs toured each bedroom in the facility and 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. There are a total of three restrooms. Restrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets were operational, and grab bars and non-skid floor mats were provided. Water temperature tested between 105.3-106.7 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 one was located by the kitchen and one by the Residents' bedroom hallway. During today's visit LPAs observed as residents were watching television. LPAs observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan which is located by kitchen/dining room. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supply. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C... 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 area, patio furniture, and the grounds were free of any hazards. There are two gates in the backyard, which both are self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed a pool which fenced by a 5 feet height metal fence. LPAs reviewed five resident and three staff files. LPAs interviewed residents and staff present. During today's visit LPAs consulted with AD regarding the updated Health Screening Report-Facility Personnel (LIC503). LPA informed AD to use the updated LIC503. For today's visit one deficiency was issued per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPAs advised AD Rizalina to use the general email address: CCLASCPOrangeCountyRO@dss.ca.gov for any inquiries and to specify attention to the assigned LPA. An exit interview was conducted with AD Rivas. A copy of this report was provided at the time of exit.