Routine inspection·September 2, 2025

On September 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Brandon Lopez and Garlli Tat made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (ADs) Scott Messick was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPAs observed that Scott Messick has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on December 1, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents, of which one may be bedridden, and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a single-story home with five resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, one staff bedroom, two resident bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room, a staff office, and an attached two car garage. LPAs accompanied by the AD conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPAs observed three residents in care and two care giving staff present. LPAs observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. LPAs inspected the five resident bedrooms, and they were observed to be free of any hazards. LPAs observed the resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. All resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPAs observed additional linens are stored in the hallway cabinets. LPAs inspected the two resident bathrooms. Resident bathrooms are clean. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured between 107.9 and 108.1 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the staff bedroom can be kept locked. LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C LPAs observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. LPAs observed kitchen knives are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. Fire extinguishers are located in the kitchen and in the garage. Fire extinguishers were observed the be charged and serviced as of April 4, 2025. LPAs tested the wired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPAs observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on July 3, 2025. The centrally stored medication is kept in a locked closet by the resident hallway. LPAs also observed a First Aid Kit to be stored in the closet. The door leading to the laundry room was kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPAs observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage. LPAs observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in the garage. LPAs observed the facility has an three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. LPAs and AD conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. LPAs observed the exterior portion to be clear of obstructions and hazards. LPAs observed a shaded outdoor seating area with furniture for resident use. The perimeter gate is self-latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPAs reviewed all three resident files. All the required documentation were present and current in the resident files reviewed. LPAs reviewed residents’ medication and medication records. LPAs reviewed three staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Scott Messick and a copy of the report was provided.