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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

PALMS AT LA QUINTA, THELicense 331881693
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Armando Perez made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection due to a change of ownership with residents in care. LPA met with Administrator Roland Gandy , who accompanied LPA for the inspection. Applicant has submitted an application for one hundred and twenty (120) non ambulatory residents. On February 21,2025, Riverside County Office of the Fire Marshall approved a fire clearance for the facility. The facility is a one structure, two story facility with 72 bedrooms in assisted living section and 31 bedrooms in memory care. LPA observed 10 client bedrooms. Seven had the the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, night stands, dressers, chairs, lighting, and emergency lighting. Three bedrooms were empty. Administrator stated that new residents are provided the option to bring their own furnishing and the facility will provide what the client cannot in furnishing. Administrator provided an example such as hospice clients who are provided a specific bed from their insurance providers. Client bathrooms and showers had clean appliances that were operating in safe and sanitary condition and had the grab bars in toilets and showers. Facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. The facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Sharps, such as knives and scissors, will be stored in the kitchen with the entrance to the kitchen be locked and not accessible to clients. A menu is posted and available for review by clients. Facility has 5 designated laundry areas that have locked cabinets for storing laundry chemicals. LPA observed various activity rooms in the facility, such as, a beauty shop, billiards area, movie room, chapel room, gym and designated areas for activity games. An activity calendar is available and maintained for clients. LPA observed a vehicle designated and available for the transportation needs of the clients. Continued on LIC809-C. The vehicle has the capacity to transport 12 clients and is ramp accessible. The vehicle is equipped with proper safety equipment and has valid registration until October 2025. Client and personnel files will be locked in a file cabinet in the Business Director's office on the first floor. Client medication will be centrally stored and locked in two designated rooms in the first floor. The facility has no pool or any bodies of water. There is a courtyard and covered patio area with seating for clients. All passageways were free from obstruction. LPA observed fire extinguishers in the facility with the last service date of December 12, 2024. The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms were operational and recently tested by Riverside County Office of the Fire Marshall LPA observed the required postings of the emergency disaster plan, resident personal rights, complaint procedures, employee rights, visitation rights, facility sketch, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman poster. Facility contains emergency supplies and first aid kits with the required items. The facility has working telephone for client use. LPA observed Administrator Certification on file with expiration date of 03/15/2027. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure . The Pre-licensing inspection is complete and this facility has no issues or concerns. The facility has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Administrator Roland Gandy.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the May 23, 2025 inspection of PALMS AT LA QUINTA, THE?

This was a other inspection of PALMS AT LA QUINTA, THE on May 23, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to PALMS AT LA QUINTA, THE on May 23, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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