Routine inspection·August 2, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. At around 1:30 PM, LPA Tea was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Administrator (AD) Pauline Khiev and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, in which 1 may be bedridden and a hospice waiver for four. Currently there are six residents, of which three are on hospice during today's visit. Around 1:53 PM, LPA Tea reviewed six resident files and two staff files. Resident files and staff files contained all required documentation. Upon review of records, the facility is up to date with required quarterly fire drill, which was last conducted in May 4, 2024. AD Khiev current certificate expires on May 15, 2025. LPA Tea along with AD Khiev toured the facility at 2:42 PM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and the first aid kit. The facility is a single-story home that consists of 4 resident bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and garage. LPA observed smoke detectors/carbon monoxide in common areas and bedrooms are operational. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, 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, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 111.3 F degrees and 112.2 F degrees. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. LPA observed sharps locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA also observed toxin substances to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care underneath the kitchen sink. Fire extinguisher was fully charged in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample seating underneath a shaded patio area in the backyard. There is one exit gate that is self-latching and operational on the right side of the house. LPA observed emergency water supply on the side of the house and other supplies in the garage. Annual continuation on LIC809-C There is emergency food stored in the pantry in the kitchen. Facility provides activities based on their personal choice, residents sometimes work on word puzzles, they play dominos and checkers. At the time of the visit, LPA observed residents enjoying snacks and lounging in the living room watching television. At 3:10 PM LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked closet by the front entryway. Medications are being administered per physician order. LPA interviewed residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. Based on the observation made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with Administrator Pauline Khiev and a copy of this report LIC809, along with the 809-C, LIC858, LIC859 and LIC9102 were read and provided to the facility.