Routine inspection·July 17, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA was granted entry and met with Administrator, Maria Elizabeth Pelayo, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was three (3) staff and (5) residents present. The facility is a one story home with four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms with attached garage, and pool in the backyard. The facility does not have any firearms or ammunition on the premises. The clients served are elderly adults 65 years and older. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted a staff and resident 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 room. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed the facility pool was surrounded by two (2) locked gates. LPA observed outdoor furniture and shaded area for clients. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 109.1 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. Two (2) resident files were reviewed, and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All residents medication was locked in the kitchen cabinet. LPA reviewed medications for two (2) residents and found all medication listed on MARS and all required labeling was found to be in place. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. LPA reviewed documentation showing the facility's last fire and earthquake drills scheduled in May 2023, which met the department requirements. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. LPA observed emergency supplies in the garage and first aid kit with all required items. No deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Maria Elizabeth Pelayo.