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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

PALMS RETIREMENT CENTERLicense 306006071
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Nancy Guillen and Ruth Martinez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required annual Inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by Facility Manager, John Garcia, after explaining the purpose of the visit. Administrator (AD) Eleanor P. Barrientos’s certificate was current and expires June 17, 2025. This is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed to one hundred forty-four non-ambulatory residents, of which thirty two may be bedridden, with a hospice waiver for ten. The facility is made up of two floors with seventy three resident bedrooms, two staff offices, two laundry rooms, two court yards, a Med room, dinning room, TV lounge, library, balcony, and kitchen. During the inspection, LPAs, Facility Manager,and Administrator Assistant conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility and observed the following: LPAs observed the See Something Say Something Poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the facility entrance. LPA Guillen began inspection of resident rooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets with additional linens stored in the linen closet on the second floor. LPA observed bathrooms were clean and equipped with grab bars and non skid floor mats. LPA observed all windows were appropriately screened. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 105 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Martinez toured the outside of the facility and observed outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed the outdoor court yards had a shaded seating area with furniture for resident use. LIC-809C LPA Martinez observed the facility had a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide system was checked by Code Red Fire Inc on November 18, 2024 and inspection passed. Sprinkler system was inspected by State Fire Marshall on August 20,2024 and system passed. Egress doors were reportedly tested on February 17, 2025 and were tested throughout the facility by LPA. Fire extinguishers were mounted and located throughout the facility, fully charged with a service date of August 22, 2024. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in maintenance storage behind the building. Medication and First Aid kit was observed to be locked and centrally stored in the Med Room. First Aid Kit had all the required components. LPA Martinez observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on February 5, 2025 and is conducted monthly. LPA Martinez began review of the records. LPA reviewed eleven resident records. All the required documentation were present and current in the residents’ files reviewed. LPA reviewed nine employee records. All employee’s present have a criminal record clearance and were associated to the facility. LPA observed records reviewed have a current First Aid certificate. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no 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 was left at the facility.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 3, 2025 inspection of PALMS RETIREMENT CENTER?

This was a inspection inspection of PALMS RETIREMENT CENTER on March 3, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to PALMS RETIREMENT CENTER on March 3, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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