Routine inspection·February 7, 2025

On February 7, 2025, at 12:30pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Kim conducted an unannounced required 1-Year annual visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. Upon arrival at the facility, LPA Kim was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver (CG) Ellein Bobis. Assistant Administrator Yonathan Kebede arrived at the facility as the Designated Facility Representative and LPA Kim explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) nonambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for five (5) residents. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: five (5) resident bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, living area, dining area, kitchen, outdoor covered patio, and an attached two car garage. LPA Kim toured inside and outside of the physical plant with CG Bobis. There were no bodies of water or obstructions in the facility. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for each resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. The Resident’s rooms were inspected: Resident Room 1, Resident Room 2, Resident Room 3, Resident Room 4, and Resident Room 5. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured at 106.3 degrees F to 109.9 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 72 degrees F was maintained in the facility. LPA Kim observed the facility to be appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is a two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food both were available and maintained properly. Evaluation Report Continues on LIC 809-C During the visit, LPA Kim observed the facility's infection control practices, plan of operation, and screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. A working telephone (714-921-9346) remain available. Last emergency drill was conducted on January 28, 2025, and is conducted quarterly. Emergency food, emergency water, and emergency supplies are stored in the garage. The facility has one (1) fire extinguisher that is charged and mounted in the kitchen. LPA Kim conducted an audit of staff files (S1-S6). LPA Kim conducted two (2) resident interviews. The following observations were made and these deficiencies will be addressed on a subsequent visit: 1) there is a staff room inside the family room that is not reflected in the facility sketch and 2) there are three walls bolted on the ground with 14.75” space from the ceiling that is not reflected in the facility sketch. Due to time constraints LPA will conduct the following on a subsequent visit: LPA will conduct record review for residents, an audit of medication and medication administration review, conduct staff interviews, check the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, review the internet device with video teleconferencing dedicated to the residents, and review the first aid kit on the next visit. No deficiencies were cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Assistant Administrator Yonathan Kebede.