Routine inspection·March 13, 2025

On 3/13/25 at 1:30 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cynthia Tamayo and Kevin Gould arrived at LITTLE SHANGRI-LA CARE HOME for the purpose of conducting a required 1 year annual inspection. LPAs met with Staff, Celia (Liza) Flor 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. LPAs observed a pool in the back yard that is fully enclosed by fencing that meets regulations and is inaccessible to residents without supervision. LPAs reviewed 3 Resident and 3 Staff files. Tuberculosis verification missing for one staff member. LPAs observed 2 of the 3 staff files reviewed did not meet the requirements for 20 hours of annual training including dementia training. LPA measured the water temperature, temperature measured at 118.5 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 centrally stored medications secure from residents. 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, Tittle 22, the following deficiencies are cited during today’s inspection. An exit interview was conducted with facility staff and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided to the facility.