Routine inspection·August 20, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 (S1) at 12:45pm. During today’s visit, LPA met with Socorro Sabino, Administrative Designee. The facility is a four bedroom single story building with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which four may be on hospice. The facility currently has a census of six residents in care. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in two of two resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits. The hot water temperature measured 105.0 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational . The swimming pool is fenced and locked and inaccessible to residents. T he fire extinguishers are charged and were serviced on June 28, 2024. The facility has not conducted a fire drill. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand . LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed. A Technical Violation is being given regarding documentation of dispensed medications in the Medication Administration Record. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records and conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on February 15, 2025. The following deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Socorro Sabino, Adminstrative Designee and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858, LIC 859; LIC 809-D and Appeal Rights.