Routine inspection·February 14, 2024

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by caregiving staff after introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator Irvin Mendoza was contacted by phone and arrived later to assist with the visit. During the inspection, LPA and administrator conducted a tour of the physical plant and observed the following: The facility is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, one staff room, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets and an adequate supply of linen is present in the hallway closet. The backyard has a shaded sitting area and the route of egress is free of clutter and obstructions. There are currently three residents in care at the facility. Bathrooms faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 114F and 118F degrees. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. Food menu was also posted and visible. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguishers were observed to be fully charged with up-to-date maintenance. Sharps were observed locked in a drawer in the kitchen.LPA observed cleaning supplies to be stored in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink, however some cleaning products such as bleach and Clorox were found in unlocked cabinets in other bathrooms. Additionally the staff room is observed to not be locked and a laundry unit in the backyard does not lock either. The medication central storage was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed three resident files and five staff files and interviewed staff and residents present. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, three deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations along with two Advisory Notes issued. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.