Routine inspection·December 7, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted an unannounced annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools. LPA was met by Caregiver Cora Dominguez at approximately 8:00 AM and explained reason for visit. Administrator Lornita Panis arrived shortly. Facility is licensed to serve residents over 60 years old six (6) can be non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver approved for six (6). The facility is in a residential area, and it is a one-story family home. A tour of the single-story facility included the living room, kitchen, 4 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry area, front yard, backyard, attached garage, and staff room. LPA toured the facility and observed the following: Each resident’s bedroom has the required furniture and bedding. There is extra clean linen and towels in hallway closet. Smoke / carbon monoxide detectors were observed in each room and throughout the facility and are properly operating. The facility has one (1) fully charged fire extinguishers which is kept in laundry room. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible locked in cupboards in kitchen. Freezers are maintained at a temperature of 0-degree F and the refrigerators at a maximum of 40 degrees F. Sufficient supply of 2 days perishable & 7 days non-perishable foods was observed in the kitchen. There are no firearms or weapons stored at the facility. The hot water temperature in the bathrooms were measured between the required range of 105-120 degrees F. The facility does not have a swimming pool or bodies of water on the premises There is a shaded seating area for the residents located in the backyard. Passageways and exits are free of obstruction. Garage has an extra refrigerator with more food. SEE LIC 809C Four (4) staff files were reviewed and included Criminal clearance record, CPR/training, and health screening with TB. Four (4) resident files were reviewed and included physicians report, TB clearance, and all necessary documents. Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted in December of 2024. Infectious control plan was reviewed. Two (2) staff and (1) resident was interviewed. Four (4) resident medications were reviewed. Medications are centrally stored and locked MAR log is used. No deficiency was observed during today’s visit. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator Panis and a copy of report was provided.