Routine inspection·May 19, 2025

On May 19, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Magaly Quinteros was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPA observed that Magaly Quinteros submitted a Administrator renewal application to the Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB) on May 2, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which one can be bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single story home with four private resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, four resident bathrooms, one staff bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a TV room, a kitchen, a laundry room, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by the AD conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed four residents in care and two staff present. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms and in common areas. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall in the TV room. LPA inspected the four private resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed residents bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA inspected the four resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms were clean. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 106.2 and 109 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the staff bedroom to be clear of hazards. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. CONTINUED ON 809-C LPA observed fire extinguishers to be mounted in the kitchen and in the resident hallway. Fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and serviced as of January 30, 2025. LPA tested the individual smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on May 16, 2025 LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked medicine cart. LPA observed the facility has a First Aid Kit stored in the medicine cart and it had all the required components. LPA observed the door leading to the laundry room to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in the laundry room. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in the locked laundry room. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. The exterior portion was observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. LPA observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. LPA observed the perimeter gates on the north side and southside of the facility to be self latching and can be opened in an evacuation. LPA observed a pool in the backyard which was observed to be adequately fenced and kept locked for resident safety. LPA reviewed all four resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPA reviewed residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed six staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiencies are being cited per the Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Magaly Quinteros and a copy of the report was provided.