Routine inspection·October 26, 2023

On 10/26/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA met with Staff, Christopher Dante and Licensee Joni Gatus over the phone who were informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was (3) staff and (9) residents present. The facility is a one story home with attached garage. No firearms or pools are present at the facility. The home has (6) bedrooms and (5) bathrooms. The clients served are elderly age 60 and above. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted a staff and resident interviews. LPA observed the following: Infection Control: The LPA observed hand washing stations with hand hygiene supplies. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. The facility has a plan to train staff on infection control guidelines. Technical advisory note was documented for staff to have infection control plan at the facility for licensing review. Physical Plant: Physical plant was observed to be clean and in good repair. The indoor and outdoor areas were observed to be free of hazards. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The laundry equipment was observed to be operational. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operational, and the hot water temperature was recorded at 108.3F. Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed staff files and training. All staff have criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. The administrator has a current administrator certificate. Resident files were reviewed, and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All client medication was locked in kitchen pantry. LPA reviewed resident medications, all of which were accounted for. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. The last fire drill was conducted 9/20/2023. LPA observed emergency exits and emergency supplies. No deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Licensee, Joni Gatus.