Routine inspection·December 23, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst LPA Samer Haddadin conducted an announced visit for the purpose of completing an annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff member, Richard Robles. Administrator (AD) Cherrie Wood arrived shortly after. The facility is a single level home and licensed for six non-ambulatory of which 4 may be bedridden with a hospice waiver for 4. At the time of visit, resident had 5 residents in care. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The facility had 7 bedrooms and 8 restrooms in which 6 are used for resident and 1 bedroom and bathroom for staff members. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. Resident rooms were provided with furniture, chair, clean linen, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. LPA observed over-the-counter medication in resident’s bedroom located in top drawer of nightstand. Hard wired smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and audible exit alarms were tested to be operational. LPA observed six screwdrivers, plier and a pair of scissors in the kitchen drawer and were not secured. LPA observed knifes and sharp were not locked nor secured due to a broken locked. Also, chemicals were found under the kitchen cabinet sink unlocked accessible to residents in care. LPA toured the outside exterior and observed shaded area for residents. LPA noticed both emergency exits doors were obstructed by a trash can and a brick from the opposite side. LPA tried to exit from one and could not. Bathrooms were observed not to be in good repair as three out of the 8-bathroom sinks were clogged and one bathroom did not have access to hot water due to thick rust on handle. Hot water was measured at 116.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements. LPA checked fire extinguisher and it was in the green and was last purchased in December of 20204. (..CONTINUE 809C....) LPAs reviewed two clients’ files and no medication discrepancies were observed. LPAs reviewed two staff files with no discrepancies. All files of staff and residents contained all required documentation. LPA did not observe that the emergency drill was last conducted on April 11, 2024 and not current Based on this on this visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of appeal rights and this report was provided to AD.