Routine inspection·April 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Administrator (AD) Claudia Olteanu and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, three staff bedrooms, four bathrooms, and unattached two-car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 107.7-112.6 F 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. Facility has a total of three fire extinguishers, one in each hallway and one in the kitchen; all were observed to be fully charged with service tag dated December 18, 2023. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. Laundry toxins, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be accessible to residents in the laundry room, as well as in a resident’s bathroom under the sink. LPA also observed cans of paint being stored along the exterior of the unattached garage; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed four resident files and four staff files. LPA interviewed three residents and two staff. (Cont. LIC809-C) Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, one deficiency is being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeals was left at the facility.