Routine inspection·April 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Samer Haddadin conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Christine Balisi, explained the purpose of the visit, and toured the interior and exterior of the facility with AD. The facility is a single-story home with eight bedrooms (one for staff), four bathrooms, a living room, dining room, and kitchen. The backyard includes a storage shed with three rooms and a storage area. Resident rooms were furnished with a bed, chair, clean linens, and adequate storage space, free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and exit alarms were tested and operational. Bathrooms were in good condition, equipped with grab bars. At 10:38 AM, hot water temperatures in both restrooms measured between 110.0°F and 114.6°F. The facility met requirements for a minimum two-day supply of perishable food and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Kitchen appliances were inspected, but the cabinet intended to secure knives and sharp objects was broken, making them accessible to residents. Additionally, chemicals under the kitchen sink were accessible due to a broken cabinet lock. AD and staff temporarily secured the chemicals and sharps in the locked garage until repairs are made. Fire extinguishers were fully charged with indicators in the green zone but had an outdated inspection date of January 30, 2023. Medications were securely stored in a locked cart in the staff room. LPA reviewed two resident files and medications, finding no discrepancies. All staff and resident files contained required documentation. However, the facility could not provide a log of the required quarterly fire drills. LPA did not see PUB 475 sign in the facility. The facility did not have any tablet device for residents' use. The exterior had outdoor furniture in good repair, but the grounds had tripping hazards, including broken wooden pallets and multiple plastic bags obstructing a clear path. Based on the observations , deficiencies are cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. LPA conducted an exit interview with AD, providing a copy of this report and appeal rights at the conclusion of the inspection.