Routine inspection·October 3, 2024

On October 03, 2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Venus Mixson, and Yolanda Delgado made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the Required Annual inspection, and met with Administrator, Dexter Ko and introduced themselves and stated the purpose for the visit. Infection Control: LPAs observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms. LPAs observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPAs reviewed the facility's infection control plan and found all required infection control measures met. PHYSICAL PLANT : Facility is licensed for four and is operating at 100 % capacity of four which is within the conditions and limitations of the license. Outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. No pool or body of water was observed on the property. According to Administrator, there are no known weapons kept in the home. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and poisons were inaccessible to clients in care. Temperature was within in regulations for this time of day and the season. There was sufficient lighting throughout the facility and the Hot water tested within regulations at 107.5 degrees F. Fire extinguisher located in hall area has proper inspection tag and was inspected 09/18/2024. The smoke and carbon monoxide alarms were in the green and last inspected on today and were operable. The interior and exterior areas of the home were observed to be clean and organized. FOOD SERVICE : There was a variety of food which appeared to be selected and stored in a safe and healthful manner. Food supply of nonperishable and perishable foods was sufficient. The kitchen was observed to be clean. LPAs observed the required two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Care & Supervision / Administration: Adequate staffs are present for the supervision of residents in care, two at present and the Administrator arrived shortly after. Floor plans, telephone numbers and personal rights were found posted in the facility. The listed administrator possesses an administrator certificate that they have paid for a renewal as the expiration date was 09/13/2022. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPAs reviewed staff files and reviewed the facility's staff schedule. Staff files reviewed have criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. Four client files were reviewed and possessed required paperwork. MEDICATION : Medications were reviewed for residents in care and medications were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions and State and Federal law. Medications were observed to be safe, locked, and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications and medication documentation was observed to be well organized and monitored. Disaster preparedness: LPAs reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan as well as disaster training binder. LPA's observed the last fire drill was conducted on 09/02/2024, and met the department standards. No deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations at this time. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to administrator, Dexter Ko. No deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations at this time.