Routine inspection·July 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the Administrator with LPA identification. At the time of the visit there was eighteen (18) staff and forty-four (44) residents present. The facility has a dementia program and approval for locked perimeters with an alarm and signal system. The facility does not have any bodies of water and no firearms on premises. The facility is approved for 20 hospice residents; currently the facility has 14 residents receiving hospice services. Resident record review began- Ten (10) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The facility is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 109.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked area is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in a separate area. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. (Continued on page 2) (Continued from Page 1) Food Service- Food supply meets the requirement of one week supply of nonperishable and 2 day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. LPA began review of employee records- Ten (10) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application-2 missing, health screening-7 missing and TB test results-5 missing, criminal record statement-2 missing, employee rights-9 missing, training verification and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current. Information was provided regarding fingerprint clearances of employees and further review is needed at this time. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 09/25/2023. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 07/18/2024. LPA allocated time to prepare this report for delivery. Based on the information received during this visit today, two (2) deficiencies is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report, LIC809D, LIC811 and Appeal Rights was reviewed with and a copy provided to the facility representative.