Follow-up on corrections·January 25, 2024

On 1/25/2024 at 2:30PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arvin Villanueva arrived at this facility unannounced to conduct a case management visit. LPA met with Marianne Richardson, current Executive Director (ED) and explained the purpose of this visit. During the course of the investigation into complaint control number 27-AS-20231206120154, a deficiency was identified which is being addressed by this case management. During the course of the investigation for the above listed complaint, facility observations, record reviews and interviews were conducted. During an unannounced visit on 12/13/23, this LPA and another LPA inspected the following apartments, #312, #314 and #316. The interim administrator informed LPAs that these 3 apartments are currently being used as storage. LPAs observed these apartments to be locked and not accessible to residents living in the building. Once inside, LPA observed evidence of vermin droppings in apartments #312 and #316 (photos taken). Per interim administrator, these apartments have not been used in years but unable to determine how long these droppings have been in these apartments. Although the licensee has addressed vermin issues in the facility and the interim administrator has provided proof of on-going pest control contracted services dated 1/4/2023 to address rats and mice and that these apartments are kept locked and inaccessible to residents in the building, the licensee did not ensure these apartments were cleaned and free of vermin droppings which can still pose potential health and safety risks to residents and staff in the building. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 9099D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code. An immediate civil penalty in the amount of $250 is assessed in addition to the citations issued due to repeat violation.This incident is currently under review and a future civil penalty may apply based on 1569.49(f) H&S. Failure to correct the deficiencies may also result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted with Marianne Richardson and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.