Routine inspection·August 27, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarina Ramirez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with House Manager Emanuel Torres, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (6), a current census of (4). LPA Ramirez conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pool or similar bodies of water. Outdoor shaded area is sufficient for resident activities and is enclosed with self-latching gates. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors/carbon monoxide alarms, laundry equipment, and telephone service. Resident’s showers, toilets, and hand washing areas were operating in a safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water temperature in two (2) resident bathrooms measured at 111 degrees F. Four (4) resident’s bedrooms had beds, bed linen, chairs, dresser, storage space and sufficient lighting. The facility has sufficient linens, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility has posted in a common area, complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, facility license, facility sketch, emergency telephone numbers, and staff schedule. Food Service: Facility kitchen and dining areas are maintained clean. The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. Sharps and cleaning chemicals were kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Continuation on LIC – 809C: Care & Supervision : Facility has 24-hour/7days a week care staff. Facility staff have current CPR/first aid training. Medical Related Services : Resident’s medications are labeled and centrally stored in a locked cabinet. Record Review: Four (4) Staff files reviewed were observed to be complete. Four (4) Resident files reviewed were observed to be complete. Based on observations and record review no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where the Licensing reports were discussed and a copy was provided to House Manager Emanuel Torres.