Routine inspection·May 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ruth Martinez and Faith La are conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. At 8:50am LPAs arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by staff and LPA explained the nature of the visit. Joseph Cardella, Administrator arrived shortly after and met with LPAs. There are six residents at the facility and there is one resident receiving hospice services currently. LPAs began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. There is additional food storage in the spare refrigerator located by the laundry room. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage closet located in the hallway by bedrooms 4 & 5. LPA Martinez observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 115.5 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked underneath kitchen sink. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPA inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPA observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPA observed a fire extinguisher charged and mounted in the dining room. Fire drills are conducted every Continued on LIC809-C three months and LPA Martinez verified the last drill conducted was in January 2024. At 10:00am LPA La began review of records. LPA reviewed three resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed two resident medication and MAR sheet for accuracy. LPA reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations 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 the Administrator and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.