Routine inspection·November 20, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Armando Perez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with administrator, Vicky Torres. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: The facility licensed with the department is comprised of (2) buildings. Memory care which is a one story building and the assisted living facility is a two story. The facility does have a pool which has a locked gate surrounding it. No fire arms are kept at the facility. The facility is designated as a residential care facility for the elderly serving elderly ages (60) and above. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 112.7 degrees F.All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. LPA inspected six (6) client rooms and observed the required bed, chair, grab bars for each toilet, and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. LPA began review of client records. eight (8) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Partial documents were stored in a digital database needing multiple staff to locate and were not provided during a reasonable time frame. LPA waited over an hour to confirm the documents. LPA suggested to look into providing one complete digital file or paper file to be ready for review when needed. Administrator stated that all files will be printed and stored in one file. LPA began review of employee records- nine (9) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification; expiration date 07/24/2025. LPA observed the same issue with personnel files with the facility having multiple staff keeping certain files. Administrator stated she just started earlier this year and will be auditing and updating the files to be accessible much easier and in one location. LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals and sharps in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored. There are two locked rooms allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. LPA observed Fire extinguishers to be serviced and within compliance. The facility is conducting emergency disaster/fire drills monthly; last done on 10/04/2024. Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there are no deficiency that are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809 report was reviewed with administrator Vicky Torres and a copy was provided.