Routine inspection·July 13, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA was granted entry and met with Administrator, Romeo Labastida, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was two (2) staff and six (6) residents present. The facility is a one-story home with (6) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms with attached garage. The residents served are elderly adults 65 years of age and older. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted a staff and client interviews. LPA observed the following: Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that all staff had infection control training. Physical Plant: LPA observed the client bedrooms and staff office. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were present and in good repair. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed outdoor furniture and shaded area for residents. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 113.6 F. 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. Care & Supervision / Administration: Adequate staff are present for the supervision of residents during the visit. LPA also reviewed the staff scheduled showing adequate staff coverage. Facility sketch, exit routes, personal rights, complaint information and emergency phone numbers were found posted in the facility. The listed administrator, possesses a current administrator's certificate. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed two (2) staff files and training. All staff have criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. Three (3) client files were reviewed and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All resident medication was locked in a closet. LPA reviewed medications for three (3) residents. Resident # 1 (R1) MARS was observed to not have had administration date signature for the morning medication taken on 07/13//2023. A deficiency will be issued as well as a plan of correction. Medication listed on MARS had all required labeling and was found to be accurate and in place. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. Administrator could not provide documentation showing the facility's last fire and earthquake drills and stated the last time they conducted a fire drill was approximately a year ago, which does not meet the Department minimum requirements. A deficiency will be issued as well as a plan of correction. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. LPA observed emergency supplies in the garage and first aid kit with all required items. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report, LIC809D, and appeal rights was provided to Administrator, Romeo Labastida.