Routine inspection·June 28, 2024

On 6/28/24 at 9:30am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Gould arrived at Golden Legacy Elderly Care III (RCFE) for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPA met with Staff, Kimberly Sloan and together conducted a tour of the home. LPA and Administrator evaluated the physical plant to ensure the health and safety of the residents in care. Areas inspected are including but not limited to the kitchen, resident bedrooms; resident bathrooms, living and dining room and outdoor areas. LPA observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA observed that all rooms are equipped with the required furniture and sufficient lighting throughout the facility. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 117 degrees F which meets the 105-120 degree Fahrenheit regulation. LPA observed sufficient seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors are current and in compliance with fire safety. LPA notes the facility had the required carbon monoxide detectors. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA observed medications, not centrally stored or secured from residents. LPA observed several medications and inhalers in common areas not secured from residents. Additionally, LPA observed unused needles stored in a unsecured cabinet along with the needle disposal container. LPA also observed a resident with dementia who retains their own lighter for smoking cigarettes. The facility is retaining cigarettes for resident but other residents also leave their cigarettes in common areas accessible to residents with dementia. Report Continued on LIC 9099-C LPA Requested the following documents for facility file: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility, LIC 500 personnel report, LIC 9020 client roster and current administrator certificate. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 there were no deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.