Routine inspection·April 28, 2025

Unannounced Annual Inspection visit was made by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Viarella to this facility on 04/28/25. LPA identified herself to the Caregiver on duty, explained the purpose of the visit, and asked to speak with the Designated Facility Administrator (DFA). Staff contacted Vidan Barias and they arrived approximately 20 minutes later. LPA noted the DFA's certificate, # 70245567490 expires on 1/27/27. The inspection began in the kitchen. All knives and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The food supply was adequate for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable. Opened packages in the refrigerator were dated appropriately. The (3) fire extinguishers was last serviced on 11/14/24 by Jorgensen Company and were also in compliance. LPA inspected the 6 resident bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 1 office, and all common areas, as well as the garage and laundry room. All resident rooms had the required furniture, furnishings and lighting to be in compliance at this time. LPA noted soap, paper towels and trash cans with lids in the 3 bathrooms. The hot water temperature was measured at 106.3 degrees Fahrenheit and was in compliance. The exterior of the building was inspected by the LPA. There were no bodies of water present and the yard was completely fenced in. LPA observed that all screens and gutters were in good repair. There was 1 storage shed with a lock that contained miscellaneous furniture and storage items. There was also a patio with a shaded area and furniture so the residents could enjoy the outdoors. LPA requested the locked mini refrigerator be opened so it could be inspected. LPA observed 3 expired medications for residents who were now deceased:10 mg bisacodyl, 2 mg lorazepam, a second script for 2 mg lorazapam, along with a bottle of Pepto Bismol dated 11/2020. LPA instructed staff to dispose of these medications and LPA observed the Administrator and carestaff empty the contents of the liquid medications onto a diaper and once secured in a knotted trash bag, staff took the bag out to the trash. LPA cited for this deficiency on the LIC 809D page. The LPA observed all other medications were stored in a large locked cabinet in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed that each resident had a clearly marked covered bin that displayed their name. LPA checked a sample of medications and all were current at the present time. LPA reviewed storage, administration and destruction procedures. A review of the First Aid kit by the LPA found it to be complete and in compliance. A file review was completed next. LPA reviewed 2 staff files and 2 resident files. All were in compliance at the time of this inspection. According to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, the one deficiency observed during today's visit was cited on the LIC 809D page. A copy of this report along with APPEAL RIGHTS were provided. Exit interview.