Routine inspection·September 16, 2022

On 09/16/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessica Cho conducted an unannounced visit to Paradise Residential Senior Care. The purpose of today's visit was to conduct a Required 1 Year focusing primarily on the Infection Control. At 9:32am, LPA Cho was allowed entry into the facility and met with House Manager (HM) Francisco Javier Garcia after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) screening procedure. Caregiver Selene Mendez was also present at this time. Around 9:35am, LPA spoke to Administrator (Admin) Diana Manzano Velasco via a telephone call and stated the purpose of today's visit. As of today, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the facility. Facility screens and documents temperatures for visitors on a sign in sheet. LPA observed the required COVID-19 precautionary signs posted on the front doors and throughout the facility. LPA observed the Complaint Poster (PUB475) that met within the required size regulation. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. There are currently six residents living in the facility of which two are receiving hospice care. The Administrator's Certificate for Rosa Reyes expires on 04/11/24. Around 9:32am, LPA Cho conducted a tour of the physical plant along with HM. The single story home consists of five resident bedrooms and four resident bathrooms. There is one staff bedroom. The facility also has a living room, family area, dining area, kitchen, laundry room, and an attached two car garage. The resident bedrooms had the required furnishings, bed linens, and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, showers were free of mold/mildew, and non-skid mats were in place. Resident bath towels and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked including paper towels and hand soaps. LPA observed hand washing signs in all bathrooms. LPA Cho tested the hot water temperature in the resident bathrooms and the temperature measured at 112.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the Bathroom #1, 109.2 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #2, 110.3 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #3, and 109.8 degrees Fahrenheit in Bathroom #4. LPA Cho inspected the kitchen along HM. Perishable and non-perishable food supplies were checked and adequately stocked at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and auditory devices were tested and operational. Medications, toxins, and sharps were locked and inaccessible to the residents. LPA Cho toured the outside grounds. There were no bodies of water present. There was shading and sufficient seating for residents. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards, and the exit gate was self-closing and self-latching. There were no security bars or weapons on the premises. LPA Cho reviewed the Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (LIC610E). Facility has a plan for COVID-19 testing residents and staff as well as a plan for isolation as needed. Facility has back-up emergency food and water supply. The First Aid Kit met all the required components, and the facility had sufficient PPEs. Facility reviewed the infection control plan of the facility as well as Assembly Bill (AB) 665. This bill would require residential facilities serving adults, residential care facilities for persons with chronic life-threatening illness, and residential care facilities for the elderly with existing internet service to provide at least one internet access device that can support real-time interactive applications, is equipped with video conferencing technology, and is dedicated for client or resident use. The facility has an existing internet service and provides the residents a smart phone upon request. LPA reminded the importance of staying abreast with CCLD's COVID-19 guidance by reviewing and printing the Provider Information Notices (PINs) as well as by attending the CCLD Informational Calls. The PINs can be accessed at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Based on the observations made during today's visit, no deficiency is cited in this review as per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with House Manager Franisco Javier Garcia, and a copy of this report was provided.