Routine inspection·August 14, 2024

On 08/14/2024, Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Kimberly Viarella made an unannounced visit to this facility to conduct the annual inspection. LPA identified herself upon arrival, stated the purpose of the visit, and asked to speak to the Designated Facility Administrator. LPA spoke to Magda Luis and a brief interview followed. LPA compared guardian roster to the LIC 500 to ensure all staff were background cleared and allowed to care for residents. The two toured the facility. LPA observed 4 caregivers, the Life Enrichment Director, their assistant, 1 housekeeper, 1 maintenance worker and 2 medication technicians (med techs). LPA observed 22 residents sitting in the courtyard participating in chair exercises, puzzles and other table top games. LPA viewed approximately 9 resident rooms as they had their doors open to the main hallway. LPA inspected 4 resident rooms and observed personal care and hygiene items in drawers as well as in plain sight in 2 out of 4 of the rooms. LPA observed grab bars and non-skid matts in the bathrooms. LPA observed soap and paper towel dispensers. LPA observed bathrooms without soap in the soap dispensers and without paper towels. Administrator sought technical assistance with residents clogging plumbing with paper towels. Regulations require non-toxic soap be present in the bathrooms for residents to use. This deficiency was cited on the LIC 809D page. LPA measured the hot water and found it to be 118.1 degrees Fahrenheit and in compliance at the present time. Fire Extinguishers were last inspected on 03/19/24 by the Fire Code Safety Co. and were also in compliance. LPA toured the kitchen. LPA observed food items in storage containers without dates as well as frozen foods, chicken, peas, corn, ravioli, in freezer bags also without labels or dates to ensure quality and freshness. This deficiency was cited on the LIC 809D page. LPA entered a resident room and activated the alert button on the wall. A caregiver responded in 3 minutes and 39 seconds. During a secondary walkthrough of the facility, the LPA observed 21 residents in the lounge watching a Talent TV show under the supervision of the Life Enrichment Coordinator and supported by 1 other caregiver. LPA reviewed a sample of staff records and found them to be in compliance at the present time. LPA also reviewed a sample of resident files and found that 1 out of 4 residents were at risk for having hygiene items in their room. LPA observed Norisc peri-wash through the open doorway to the hallway. The room also contained Seaside Riviera hand soap. These items were prohibited by the Physicians Report as they were a risk to the resident in that room as well as to other residents in care. This deficiency was cited on the LIC 809 D page. LPA observed the Medication Room and reviewed PRN procedures with the Med Tech on duty. LPA also inspected the First Aid kit and found it to be in compliance at the present time. According to the California Code of Regulations, any deficiencies were cited on the LIC 809D pages. A copy of this report and Appeal rights were provided. An exit interview was conducted with the Designated Facility Administrator, Magda Luis.