Routine inspection·March 20, 2025

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 Arnel Mendoza. LPA met with House Manager Rowel Rivera and explained the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Wesley Pao arrived at approximately 1:30 p.m. 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 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 socializing in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, and faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 105.6-108.3 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 6, 2025. Electric stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed centrally stored medication for select residents and did not observe any discrepancies. (Cont. LIC809-C) LPA reviewed five resident files and three staff files. Annual staff training for two of three staff did not include eight hours of which shall be dementia care training, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health conditions, and hospice care. LPA interviewed two residents and two staff. 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 appeal rights was left at the facility.