Routine inspection·July 19, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho conducted an unannounced visit to Cameo Homes- Eastside I. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection focusing primarily on Infection Control. At 1:05 pm, LPA Cho was allowed entry into the facility and met with Caregiver (CG) Redina Diaz after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) screening procedure. Caregiver Joberd Suede was also present along with Administrator (Admin) Lise Brick. As of today, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility. Facility screens and documents temperature for all visitors on a sign in sheet. LPA observed the required COVID-19 precautionary signs posted on the front door. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. The facility also has a Hospice waiver for two residents. There are currently six residents living in the facility of which four are in hospice care. Admin Brick stated that a hospice waiver increase of was requested at the suggestion of LPA Lydia Martinez many years ago. Upon facility history review, Cameo Homes- Lighthouse was one out of the three facilities approved for a hospice waiver increase. Around 1:15 pm, LPA Cho conducted a tour of the physical plant along with CG Suede and Admin Brick. The single story home consists of five resident bedrooms and two bathrooms. The facility also has a living room, dining area, and kitchen. The six residents in the facility appeared well-groomed and well cared-for. LPA Cho observed the Complaint Poster in the correct size. The resident bedrooms had the required furnishings, bed linens, and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, showers were free of mold/mildew and a non-skid surface or mat was in place. Resident bath towels and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked including paper towels and hand soaps. The required hand washing signs were observed in the bathrooms. LPA Cho tested the hot water temperature in the resident bathrooms and the temperature measured at 106.7 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #1 and 105.0 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #2. LPA Cho inspected the kitchen along with CG Suede and Admin Brick. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The two fire extinguishers were fully charged. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested along with Admin Brick and CG Suede and were found to be operational. Medications, toxins, and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. The auditory alarms throughout the facility were in operating condition. LPA Cho along with Admin Brick toured the outside grounds. There were no bodies of water present. LPA observed a gated chicken coop on the lawn. There was shading and sufficient seating for residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards and the side gates were self-closing and self-latching. There were no security bars or weapons on the premises. LPA Cho reviewed the Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC610E). Facility has a plan for COVID-19 testing residents and staff as well as a plan for isolation as needed. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. The First Aid Kit had all the required components except the first aid manual, and the facility had sufficient PPEs. LPA Cho reviewed Assembly Bill 665. This bill would require residential facilities serving adults, residential care facilities for persons with chronic life-threatening illness, and residential care facilities for the elderly with existing internet service to provide at least one internet access device that can support real-time interactive applications, is equipped with video conferencing technology, and is dedicated for client or resident use. A smart phone is provided to residents upon request. LPA Cho reviewed the approved COVID-19 mitigation plan of the facility. A deficiency is being cited in this review as per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. Advisory Notes (LIC9102) were also issued during the visit, and the licensee will follow-up with the corrections. Due to the time constraints of Administrator Lise Brick, Administrator authorized Caregiver Joberd Suede to sign the reports. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Joberd Suede, and a copy of this report was provided.