Routine inspection·April 8, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to the facility today to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff #1 at 12:15pm. During today’s visit, LPA met with Erlinda Pinkston, Administrator Designee (AD) . The facility is a four bedroom, three bathroom, single story residence with an approved fire clearance of six non-ambulatory residents of which one may be bedridden . The facility currently has a census of six residents in care and is approved with a hospice waiver for six. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in three of three resident bathrooms, and testing auditory devices on all exits . The hot water temperature measured between 116.0 and 119.8 degrees Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational . The fire extinguisher is charged and was serviced on February 22, 2024. The facility has not conducted a fire drill in this quarter and a deficiency will be given. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. Sharps and disinfectants were secured. LPA observed medication storage and reviewed the centrally stored medications. Per review it is not clear if medications are being given as prescribed and a deficiency will be given. LPA observed residents finishing lunch. Five of the residents watched a movie in the living room and one (Continued on LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809) resident played solitaire at the dining room table. LPA observed resident bedrooms and all had the required furnishings and linens. LPA toured the exterior and noted a shaded seating area and one exterior gate door that was self-latching. There were no obstacles or hazards obstructing exterior pathways and there was ample outdoor space for activities. LPA observed the garage is used for laundry and storage purposes only which include emergency supplies and disinfectants. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records and conducted a complete review of resident records. LPA interviewed alert residents regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires on January 21, 2027. The following deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Erlinda Pinkston, Administrator Designee and a copy of this report was given to the facility along with a copy of the LIC 858, LIC 859; LIC 809-D and Appeal Rights.