Routine inspection·July 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 at 1:00 PM. During today’s visit, LPA met with Shellad Yturralde, Administrator Designee and Uldarico Almiranez (AD) via telephone. The facility is a single story building with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which six may be on hospice. The facility currently has a census of three residents in care. At 1:05 PM LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing hot water temperature in two of two resident bathrooms. The hot water temperature measured between 112.6 and 113.1 degrees Fahrenheit . At 1:11 PM LPA observed when necessary, PRN, medications in non-ambulatory bathroom #2 in which a deficiency is cited, Staff immediately placed meds in locked centrally stored medication cabinet. At 3:30 PM testing of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and auditory devices on all exits were operational. The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on March 19, 2024. The facility’s last fire drill was conducted in 2023 and a Technical Violation will be given. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review medications are being given as prescribed. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records and reviewed three of three resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on April 10, 2026. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Shellad Yturralde, AD Designee, and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858, LIC 859; LIC 809-D, LIC 9102-TV and Appeal Rights.