Routine inspection·August 8, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ruth Martinez and William Vanegas is conducting this unannounced visit for the purpose of completing an annual required inspection. LPAs arrived at the facility and was greeted and granted entry by staff and LPA Martinez explained the nature of the visit. There are five residents at the facility and there are three residents receiving hospice services currently. Norie Whittaker, Administrator arrived at a later time and met with LPAs. LPAs began the tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPAs observed required department postings throughout the facility. Facility stays within the capacity limitations. There is a minimum of one week of non-perishables foods and two days of perishables foods available. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected that medication is centrally stored in a safe locked storage closet located in living room. LPA reviewed medication and observed medication was labeled and stored inaccessible to residents in care. LPA inspected the bathroom and LPA measured the hot water temperature which measured 105.7 Fahrenheit degrees. All bathrooms observed to have a supply of soap, toilet paper and towels. Bathrooms are equipped with required safety measures such as non-skid mats and grab bars. Lighting is sufficient to ensure safety and comfort. The facility is equipped with sufficient hand hygiene, cleaning, and disinfecting supplies. LPA observed that toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants are stored locked underneath kitchen sink and, in a cabinet, located in laundry unit. The facility has an available clean supply of linens. LPAs inspected residents’ bedrooms which has sufficient lighting to ensure the safety and comfort. All bedrooms observed to have all required components. Storage space is provided for residents in their bedroom. Smoke detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. LPAs observed there are shaded seating areas for residents’ enjoyment. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher with service date of August 11, 2023, in living room. Fire drills are conducted every three months. LPAs began review of records. LPAs reviewed three Continued LIC809-C resident records. All the required documentation was present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPAs reviewed two employee records. All employees present have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the facility. LPAs observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. LPAs spoke with alert residents during the inspection regarding the quality of their care Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted today in the areas inspected per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with the facility representative, and a copy of this report was provided to the facility.