Routine inspection·August 1, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an unannounced visit. The purpose of today’s visit was to conduct the Annual Required inspection. At around 8:00 AM, LPA Tea was greeted and granted entry into the facility by administrator (AD), Nicole Giovani and explained the reason for the visit. Facility is licensed for 6 non-ambulatory residents, with a hospice waiver for four. Currently there are three residents, of which one is on hospice during today's visit. Around 8:00 AM, LPA Tea reviewed three resident files and one staff file. Resident files and staff file contained all required documentation. Upon review of records, the facility is up to date with required quarterly fire drill, which was last conducted in April 2024. AD Giovani’s current certificate expires on March 01, 2026, but due to the department’s back log in processing administrator certificates she has yet to physically receive her administrator certificate. LPA Tea along with the administrator toured the facility at 9:25 AM. LPA toured the physical plant, checked food service, and the first aid kit. The facility is a single-story home that consists of 7 bedrooms, which 6 are private resident bedrooms and one is for staff, which is kept locked, 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen. LPA observed smoke detectors/carbon monoxide in common areas and bedrooms are operational. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew. Water temperature measured between 111 F degrees and 116.4 F degrees. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked at time of visit. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. First aid kit had all the required elements including tweezers, thermometer, and scissors. Kitchen was inspected. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked at time of visit. Annual continuation on LIC809-C LPA observed sharps locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA also observed toxin substances to be locked and inaccessible to clients in care underneath the kitchen sink. Fire extinguishers are fully charged throughout the facility. Kitchen appliances are operational during today's visit. LPA toured the outside grounds and there is ample seating underneath a shaded patio area in the backyard. There are two exit gates that are self-latching and operational on both sides of the house. LPA observed emergency food and water supply in the garage and in front of the house as well. There is PPE equipment in the kitchen. Facility provides activities in the form of arts and coloring and puzzles, based on their personal choice. The residents were watching television at the time of the visit. At 9:45 AM LPA reviewed medication storage and administration. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Medications are being administered per physician order. LPA interviewed residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. Based on the observation 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 Administrator Nicole Giovani and a copy of this report LIC809, 809-C, LIC858, LIC859 was read and provided to the facility.