Routine inspection·March 19, 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 Staff Nemecio Masone and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and Staff Masone 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 four resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, three bathrooms, and attached 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 watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 125.7-127.9 F degrees; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. 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 extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated March 5, 2024. Electric stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen drawer. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to clients. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked, however, various prescription medications were observed unattended on the kitchen counter, and in an unlocked kitchen cabinet and drawer; a Deficiency was cited on today's date. (Cont. LIC809-C) House Manager Rowel Rivera arrived at 10:30 a.m. and Administrator (AD) Wesley Pao arrived at 11:00 a.m. to assist with the inspection. LPA reviewed four resident files and three staff files. Two out of four resident files did not have an appraisal dated in the last twelve months; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Staff files did not contain any documentation for initial staff training or staff training conducted in the past year and AD was unable to provide LPA with a copy of staff training conducted; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. LPA interviewed four residents and two staff. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, deficiencies are 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 appeal rights was left at the facility.