Routine inspection·April 12, 2023

On 4/12/2023 at 9 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarena Keosavang arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required- 1 Year inspection utilizing the inspection tool. LPA met with Community Relations Director (CRD), Jane Scapparo, and explained the purpose of the visit. At 9:20 AM, LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with CRD to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: residents' bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, maintenance room, kitchen, courtyard, and medication room. LPA observed required furniture, and lighting throughout the residents' bedrooms. Bathrooms are clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Toxic and cleaning supplies are locked in the maintenance room and is inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed fire extinguishers, fire detectors, and carbon monoxide present at the facility. LPA observed food supplies of non-perishable for a minimum of one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days. LPA observed medications were locked in medication carts and inaccessible to residents in care. Licensing posters are posted as required. At 10:20 AM, LPA reviewed a total of five residents' files and five staff files. Five out of five residents' files contain signed Admission Agreements, Identification Sheet, Releases, Preplacement Appraisals, and Resident's Rights. Physician's Report for two out of Dementia residents did not have an updated annual medical assessment. Two (2) residents' Physician's Report were completed in 2021. Staff have training in Dementia, First Aid and CPR, and other various care provision. Med Tech have received required training in medications. At 1:20 PM, medications were reviewed for five residents. Medications are centrally stored, locked, and appear to be given per doctor's order. LPA requested for ED to submit documents for review and records keeping. Updated LIC500 Change of Administrator Request There were deficiencies found in today's inspection. Deficiencies are cited from California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and citations are listed on LIC809-D. If the deficiencies are not corrected by the noted due date civil penalties may be assessed. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights were provided.