Routine inspection·July 22, 2025

On this day Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fred Arias made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents. Facility has an approved hospice waiver for 6 residents and the home currently has 6 residents, with 4 residents on hospice. Administrator (AD) Rose Palma arrived shortly to conduct facility tour. LPA along with staff toured the facility at 2:00 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and facility documentation. The home consists of 5 resident bedrooms, 1 staff room, living room, dining room, and kitchen as well as 2 bathrooms. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, 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 and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured 114.2 degrees F. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. LPA toured the kitchen and observed sharps locked in a cabinet during today's visit. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. At 2:10 PM LPA observed moths inside cereal bags in the pantry and expired cans of food in the garage. Kitchen appliances were operational during today's visit. Smoke detectors tested operational during today's visit. Fire extinguishers were fully charged. LPAs reviewed the infection control and emergency disaster plans and plans are complete and thorough. Facility conducts quarterly emergency drills with the last drill conducted on 06/04/2025. Outside grounds were toured. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. There is shaded outdoor seating for residents. Exit gates are unlocked and operational. First aid kit contained all required items including tweezers, scissors and thermometer. Continued on LIC809-C dated 7/22/2025 Facility conducts activities in the form of games and music therapy. LPA reviewed six resident files and two staff files. Five out of six resident files contained required documentation including admission agreements, physician reports, and resident appraisals. One out of two staff files reviewed contained required documentation including required annual training, medical assessment/ TB, criminal record clearance and proof of CPR training. LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medications are being administered per physician order. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided along with appeal rights.