Routine inspection·March 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff 3. There were no other staff members at the facility when the LPA arrived. LPA explained the reason for the visit. LPA and staff toured the facility. The Administrator Mary Yepes arrived at 11:30am. The Administrator's Certificate expired on December 29, 2023. The Administrator reported they sent in all the required documents verifying continued education and payment on March, 15, 2024. LPA observed the PUB 475 poster posted in the living room. The facility is a single story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, family room with a screened fireplace, laundry room and an attached two care garage. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed all resident rooms had the required furniture. All of the resident rooms are clean and organized. How water measured 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit in both bathrooms. LPA observed the kitchen is clean and organized. Knives and sharp objects are kept locked under the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. Medications are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA and Administrator toured the backyard. There are table and chairs in the backyard for sitting outside. The patio is covered and there is a small gazebo. LPA observed a small raised fountain. Both exit gates are operational. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. LPA inspected the First-Aid kit, it has all the required elements. LPA reviewed 3 out of 3 staff files. LPA observed Staff 3 had no training documented and no initial training documented. Staff 3 did not have CPR/First Aid training. LPA reviewed resident files. LPA observed Resident 3 did not have a signed admission agreement on file. LPA reviewed all 3 resident medications. No discrepancies observed. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809Ds. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeal rights was provided to the Facility Administrator.