Routine inspection·July 20, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho conducted an unannounced visit to Golden Years- Villa Grande. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year inspection focusing primarily on the Infection Control. At 10:24 am, LPA Cho was allowed entry into the facility and met with Caregiver (CG) Rowen Bungay after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) screening procedure. Caregiver Mariamarian Mabunay was also present. Administrator (Admin) Mary Chierichetti entered the facility at 10:29 am. As of today, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility. Facility screens temperature for all visitors, and 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 four residents. There are currently six residents living in the facility and no residents are in hospice care. Admin Chierichetti has not received her renewed Administrator's Certificate and submitted proof of completed course work via email during the visit. At 10:35 am, LPA Cho conducted a tour of the physical plant along with Admin Mary Chierichetti. The single story home consists of six resident bedrooms and six resident bathrooms. There is a private staff bedroom and bathroom. The facility also has a living room, family 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 of 20"x26." 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 117.6 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #1, 124.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #2, 121.2 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #3, 111.2 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #4, 113.5 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #5, and 106.5 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #6. LPA Cho inspected the kitchen along with CG Bungay and Admin Chierichetti. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested along with Admin Chierichetti 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 toured the outside grounds. There were no bodies of water present. 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. 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 tablet is available upon request. LPA Cho reviewed the COVID-19 mitigation plan of the facility. No deficiency 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. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Mary Chierichetti, and a copy of this report was provided.