Health check·April 10, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio arrived unannounced to conduct a health and safety case management visit. The facility is on quarterly visits due to non-compliance concerns discussed during an office meeting on 02/18/2020. LPA met with Administrator Merly Aguda, and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. Today, there were 3 staff on shift. LPA observed 3 resident bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, common areas, and exterior plant. LPA observed resident bedrooms and bathrooms to have necessary furniture and furnishings. Bedrooms were equipped with a bed, chair, dresser, and closet space. Bathrooms were stocked with paper towels, soap, and hand rails. LPA observed the common area floors and bathroom floors to be stained with dirt or old stains. Administrator stated that the floors are cleaned but the stains would not come out. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care. Sheds in the backyard area were observed to be used for storage. LPA requested to review 2 resident files and 3 staff files. LPA observed Administrator Certificate for Merly Aguda to be up to date with an expiration date of 06/29/23. Administrator Merly stated she is working on her renewal application. The 3 staff files were observed to be within compliance of Title 22 regulations. 1 out of 2 resident files were not within compliance due to an appraisal services and needs form not being updated. During the visit, residents were observed to be smoking in the designated area, watching television in the common area, completing ADLs, and receiving assistance from staff. Staff were observed cleaning, cooking lunch, assisting residents with calls, prompting residents with daily reminders, and observed speaking positively and encouraging. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies were observed during this visit. Appeal Rights were provided. An exit interview was held, and a copy of the report was provided.