Routine inspection·October 25, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Claudia Gutierrez and Nancy Guillen made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Caregivers Emmanuel Perez and Yeniva Delgado and the nature of the visit was explained. During the inspection, LPAs and caregivers conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, office, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, one staff office, five bathrooms, and attached two-car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. Fireplace in the living room was observed to be partially screened. The screen does not extend the full length of the fireplace leaving an open gap on one side; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. LPAs observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPAs observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPAs observed residents watching television and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 107.2- and 116.6-degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs 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. Disaster drill log indicated last disaster drill was conducted on June 6, 2023; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated November 17, 2023. An emergency disaster plan was not available for review and staff were unable to provide LPAs with a copy; a Deficiency was cited on today’s date. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Medications, toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. (Cont. LIC809-C) LPAs reviewed four resident files and two staff files which met all the requirements. LPAs 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.