Post-licensing visit·May 20, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vincent Moleski arrived unannounced to conduct a postlicensing inspection. LPA Moleski met with facility administrator Yelena Bigelow and explained the purpose of the visit. When LPA Moleski arrived, he was met by a staff member (S1). LPA Moleski reviewed Guardian records and observed that S1 was not associated to this facility. S1 told LPA Moleski S1 had been working at this facility for about two to three months. Bigelow submitted a transfer request and S1 was associated during this visit. S1 showed LPA Moleski a closet containing cleaning solutions and other cleaning supplies. S1 said the lock to the closet had been broken since approximately 11 p.m. the previous night. Bigelow removed the cleaners during this visit. LPA Moleski reviewed five resident files (R1-R5) and one staff file (S1). LPA Moleski toured the facility with Bigelow and inspected common areas, the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and backyard areas. While inspecting the kitchen, LPA Moleski observed several medications being stored in an unlocked cabinet. LPA Moleski observed first aid supplies, a fully-charged and up-to-date fire extinguisher, and working carbon monoxide/smoke detectors. LPA Moleski observed a minimum 2-day supply of perishable food and a minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable food. LPA Moleski observed a locked cabinet for the storage of medication. LPA Moleski observed a locked box for the storage of knives. LPA Moleski interviewed one staff member (S1) and two residents (R2-R3). This facility is hereby cited per 22 CCR Sections 87309(a), 87465(h)(2), and 87355(e)(3) . A civil penalty in the amount of $100 per day worked by S1 for a maximum of five days is hereby assessed. An exit interview was held with Bigelow. Appeal rights and a copy of this report were left with Bigelow.