Routine inspection·January 30, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho arrived unannounced for the purpose to conduct the Required 1-Year Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry after stating the purpose of the visit to Caregiver Perla Sanches. Administrator (Admin) Lisa Gaitan arrived on site to assist with the inspection around 11:00am. LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant accompanied by Caregiver Valeria Ochoa. The following was observed during the tour: This is a single story facility comprised of five resident bedrooms and two resident bathrooms, laundry room, living room, office, and a two-car garage. LPA toured the outside grounds. There was shading and sufficient seating for residents. The exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. LPA observed two residents and two caregivers on duty. The two resident bedrooms are spacious and easily accommodates the residents' furnishings. Furniture for each resident bedrooms were inspected. The bathrooms were clean, faucets, and toilets were operational. The hot water temperature initially measured at 124.3 in the shared bathroom and 123.2 degrees Fahrenheit in the private bathroom. The water heater was readjusted and corrected during the visit which then measured at 118.4 and 117.6 degrees Fahrenheit. There was sufficient supply of clean linens. LPA observed a two-day supply of perishables and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulation. Carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, and the auditory devices were tested and operational. The fire extinguisher was serviced on 06/16/2023. Medications, toxins, and sharps were locked and inaccessible to the residents. Facility had ample supply of emergency supplies including food/water. LPA reviewed two out of the two resident and staff files. LPA reminded the following: Licensee to pay the licensing fees by 03/02/2024, to ensure at least one staff with a CPR/First Aid training on duty on premise at all times, and to accurately document the current list of medications on the Medication Administration Record. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is being cited as per the Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 2 of the California Code of Regulations. Two Advisory Notes (LIC9102s) were issued during the visit. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Lisa Gaitan, and a copy of this report including the LIC809C, and the LIC92102s were provided at the end of this visit.