Routine inspection·December 4, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Armando Perez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with administrators, Loraine Show and Clarence Perreras. The LPA informed the Administrators of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: The facility consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) staff bedrooms, 4 (4) bathrooms, a kitchen and dinning area, a living room area, a garage and laundry room, and a patio and yard with sufficient seating and space for activities. LPA observed a pool with the required fencing and is secured with a locked gate. According to Administrator, no weapons are stored in the home. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. There are grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were hard wired, tested and observed to be in operating condition. The home was kept clean and free of any odors. LPA began review of client records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. LPA began review of employee records- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification; expiration date 10/18/2025. During staff file review LPA observed the CPR/First Aid certificate to be expired on three out of three staff. Administrator stated that the CPR was completed and will email LPA with the current certificates. A deficiency was issued. LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals in the kitchen and laundry room. Knives and shards have a locked drawer next to the sink. Medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Fire extinguisher was recharged and valid until, 12/31/2024. The facility is conducting yearly emergency disaster/fire drills, last done on 01/2024. LPA informed administrator emergency drills need to be quarterly. Administrator stated they will make that change and will be providing proof of completion by email. A deficiency was issued. Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there are two deficiencies that are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809 report was reviewed with the facility representatives and a copy was provided.