Routine inspection·April 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ryan Gardner and Paola Guerrero made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met Administrator Romulo Garcia and was granted entry to the facility. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for a capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents, one (1) resident may be bedridden. The current census is four (4) residents. LPA was accompanied by Administrator to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to interior and exterior passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, nightstands, storage space, and sufficient lighting; bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately. LPA observed sufficient furniture and lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured and observed the water temperature in the bathrooms to be at 108.1 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. The postings such as the facility license, personal rights, the CCL complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a common area. The cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to residents in care. There was a designated storage space for resident files and staff files. The medications are kept inside a kitchen cabinet inaccessible to residents. The non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for the residents in care. During medication review, LPA found that the facility is storing used syringes and needles in a plastic container not approved for bloodborne pathogens. The facility will be issued a deficiency for not storing the syringes and needles in an approved container. LPA reviewed four (4) residents files for admission agreements, updated physician reports, and needs and services plans. LPA reviewed two (2) staff files for First Aid/CPR certifications, criminal record clearances, trainings, and health screenings. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, one (1) deficiency was cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC809) and LIC809D were discussed and provided to Administrator Romulo Garcia, along with a copy of the appeal rights.