Routine inspection·October 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dwayne Mason Jr. arrived at Ameriheart Care Home to conduct an unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection. LPA arrived at the facility at 1:25pm, LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregivers (CG) Melchor Santos and Rowena Daileg. Administrator (AD) Roy Santa Ana joined the inspection at 1:35pm. The facility is a one-story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, backyard, two staff bed/bathrooms, laundry area and an attached two car garage. The garage is used as an office. There is one exit gate the side of the house and one seating area in the backyard. LPA did not observe hazards or obstacles in back yard. Resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed windows were screened. All toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are locked in cabinets in the kitchen/laundry area. Medication, First Aid Kit and Files are stored in a locked closet in the entryway. LPA reviewed two out of five client files and medication. LPA reviewed three staff files. LPA interviewed two clients. Other clients were unavailable at the time. The fire extinguisher is fully charged. LPA observed service tag to indicate the extinguisher was last serviced on 12/22/22. For activities, the facility has books, games and goes on outings. All bathrooms have working plumbing and designated hand washing posters. Hot water measured at 107 degrees Fahrenheit in the bathroom near bedroom 1 and 105.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the bathroom near bedroom 6. A supply of extra linen and hygiene supplies was stored in the hallway cabinets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu are posted and available for review. There is a 2-day supply of perishable food and 7-day supply of non-perishable food on hand. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector tested operational. Gas stove, burners, oven, refrigerators, dish washer, microwave, washer and dryer are operational. Based on Record Review, LPA determined facility has a past-due balance of annual fees. A deficiency is being given on this day. Based on the observations made during today's visit, one deficiency is being cited as per Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 2 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Roy Santa Ana, and a copy of this report was provided.