Routine inspection·May 30, 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 Licensee Roberto Del Rosario and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection LPA and Licensee conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a two-story home with six resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, three bathrooms, and attached two-car garage on the first floor. The second story is used solely as staff quarters. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 116.6-118.0 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed and posted. 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. Electric stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Sharps were observed locked in a kitchen cabinet. All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked, however, resident medication is pre-prepared a day in advanced and poured into a separate plastic daily medication organizer. Administrator (AD) Lester Del Rosario arrived at 9:30 a.m. to assist with the inspection. LPA reviewed six resident files and three staff files. Staff files did not contain any documentation for initial 6 hours of hands-on required medication shadowing training. AD stated training was conducted upon hire but was not originally documented. (Cont. LIC809-C) Staff file review indicated 20 hours of annual staff training has been completed, however, did not contain eight hours of dementia care training, and four hours of which shall be specific to postural supports, restricted health, and hospice. LPA interviewed three 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.