Routine inspection·February 22, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Chitgian and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Efren Malagon made an unannounced visit to conduct an annual inspection focused on infection control. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver(C1) Dennis Gutierrez and explained the purpose of the visit. At the time of visit there was one (1) staff and two (2) residents present. LPA reviewed documents and observed that C1 did have fingerprint clearance, however is not associated to the facility. LPA provided the LIC 9182 to C1 for submission. At 9:30 am, LPA toured the facility and made observations regarding the infection control measures that have been implemented. During the inspection of the kitchen, LPA observed the knives and cleaning chemicals in the kitchen were in an unlocked cabinet. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Deficiency issued. LPA explained the importance of locking away the knives, chemicals and detergents to C1, to which C1 proceeded to lock away. LPA also explained the facility is to be kept clean and sanitary at all times. The smoke detector was observed hanging by electrical wires from the ceiling, which poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. Deficiency issued. At 9:35am, LPA observed the laundry room door does not have a lock. The door was observed to be open. When inspected, the laundry room had bleach, detergents, and disinfectant spray bottles accessible to residents in care. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care. Deficiency issued. LPA continued the walk-through and observed the door chimes at the entrance, back door, and garage exit did not have an auditory sound. This poses a potential risk to residents with dementia in care. Deficiency issued. The facility also has an outstanding balance for Licensing Fees in the amount of $2,226.00. Based on the observations made during todays visit, four(4) deficiencies were issued. A copy of this report, LIC 809-D, and appeal rights were provided to caregiver Dennis Gutierrez.