Routine inspection·December 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and was granted entry and met with Licensee, Walter Meza who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At time of visit there were (5) clients and one (1) staff present. The facility is a one story home with (5) bedrooms and (3) bathrooms with attached garage. The facility does not have a pool or fire arms. The facility is designated as a residential care facility for the elderly, residents ages 60 and above. Upon arriving at the facility, LPA was informed that (4) residents had tested positive for COVID-19 and were isolating in their rooms. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior of the facility, reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews. LPA observed the following: Infection Control: LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. The facility has a plan on mitigating infectious diseases and training staff on procedures. Based on interview, the facility did not report cases of COVID-19 positive residents. The facility is being cited and plan of correction was created with the licensee. Physical Plant: LPA observed the client bedrooms and bathrooms. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean and fixtures and furniture were present and in good repair. Laundry equipment was observed to be in good working condition. LPA observed unlocked cleaners in facility kitchen. All residents are currently isolating in their rooms due to COVID-19 and enhanced cleaning procedures are in place. Technical violation was documented for this. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide was operational, and the hot water temperature 115F. 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. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed staff files and training that contained staff criminal clearance and updated training. Client files were reviewed and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All client medication was locked in the facility kitchen. LPA reviewed client medications, all required labeling and medications were accounted for. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. The last fire drill was conducted in June of 2023, the licensee will be cited for not conducting a quarterly drill. Plan of correction was created with the licensee. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report, LIC809-D and appeal rights were reviewed and provided to Licensee, Walter Meza.