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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

SERENE VALLEY CARE HOMELicense 306004034
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) James Scott was notified via telephone but could not arrive to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Administrator James Scott has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on February 26, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents with a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single-story home with four resident bedrooms, two of which are shared, one staff bedroom, three shared resident bathrooms, a living room, a family room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room, and an attached two car garage. LPA accompanied by a care giving staff conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed six residents in care, four of which are on hospice, and two care giving staff present. LPA observed residents relaxing in the living room as well as their respective bedrooms. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on a wall in the living room. LPA inspected the four resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPA observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. All resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens are stored in hallway closets. LPA inspected the three shared resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 108.6 and 110.1 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. The five top electric stove was operational. LPA observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed toxins and chemicals to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C Fire extinguishers are located in the resident hallway, in the kitchen, and in the two car garage. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and up to date on service. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors which tested operational. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on January 18, 2025. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked storage cabinet in the family room. A First Aid kit was observed be stored in the family room and it had all the required components. LPA observed an internet device for dedicated resident use in the family room. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. The door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to resident. The garage is used for storage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPA and a care giving staff conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPA observed the exterior portion to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gates on the north side and southside of the facility are self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all six resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed six residents’ medication and medication records. LPA reviewed two staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with an authorized facility representative and a copy of the report was provided.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 4, 2025 inspection of SERENE VALLEY CARE HOME?

This was a inspection inspection of SERENE VALLEY CARE HOME on March 4, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to SERENE VALLEY CARE HOME on March 4, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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