Routine inspection·May 7, 2025

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Saborit-Guasch made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by facility caregiving staff after after introducing himself and stating the purpose of the visit. Administrator Mark Ryan Cruz was notified of the visit via telephone and arrived later to assist. There are currently six residents in care, six of which are receiving hospice care at this time. LPA observed residents relaxing in the facility's common living areas or in their respective bedrooms. LPA accompanied by facility staff toured the physical plant. The facility is a one-story house with an attached garage. The facility has four private and one shared bedrooms along with one staff room that is normally kept locked. Door was however not locked at the time of the present visit. There are two shared bathrooms throughout the facility. Bedrooms appear clean and sanitary. All residents are using half rails or full rails for postural supports. Adequate orders present in all hospice plans of care reviewed. All resident bedrooms have the required furnishings. Bathrooms appear clean and sanitary. Hot water temperature measured at 110F in two bathrooms with faucets used for personal grooming. LPA observed the kitchen has a minimum two (2) day perishable and seven (7) day non-perishable food supply. Sharp items and the medication central storage verified to be secured. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are observed in an unlocked cabinet off of the dining room and are moved to a secure storage during the visit. Type B citation issued and cleared during the visit. CONTINUED ON FORM LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM LIC809 The mounted fire extinguisher is charged, with up-to-date maintenance tag attached. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors which were found to be operational. The attached garage is inaccessible to residents and used for laundry as well as additional storage of food and supplies. LPA and facility staff toured the outside of the facility. LPA observed an shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. There are self-latching gates on both sides of the property and the routes of egress are free of clutter and obstructions. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Facility does not utilize locked perimeters or delayed egress. LPA reviewed six resident records which included all necessary components. LPA reviewed resident medication records and prescription orders for all residents with no discrepancies observed. Oxygen is currently in use with adequate signs posted. There are no residents currently assessed as being bedridden at the time of the visit. Six resident interviews were attempted or conducted during the visit along with two staff interviews. LPA reviewed staff records for the two relieving caregivers present along with the two regular caregivers on time off during the visit. All staff are background cleared and associated to the licensed location accurately, with current CPR certificates on file. 2025 annual training provided. Disaster drills are conducted quarterly with proof of the attendance provided. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, one type B 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 along with appeal rights was provided to a facility representative.