Routine inspection·May 20, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Valerio and LPA Jamie Ivey Canady arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection. LPAs were met by Staff 2 (S2), whom was not wearing a mask once LPAs entered the home. LPAs requested Administrator Joyce Diala to be present during the visit. Administrator arrived 20 minutes later. Upon entering the facility, LPAs observed the home to be malodorous, a smell resembling feces, fish, and dust. LPAs observed a resident in the home at the dinning table. She appeared to be eating breakfast. There were food pieces on the floor, food all over the table, and crumbs from other residents from previous meals. LPAs started to wipe down the kitchen countertop to set up equipment. LPAs observed tiny unidentified bugs, old food scraps, dried sticky residue, and dust after wiping the counters. The counter tops were filled with old plates, used plastic containers, foil wrapped plates with food residue, and used hand towels. Fire extinguishers was up to date with last check on 03/12/2022. No emergency exits were obstructed. Facility temperature in the home was 74* degrees, which is within the required range. The facility was observed to have an adequate supply of non-perishable and perishable foods. Bedrooms had necessary furniture: bed, chair, night stand, light, and a dresser. Bathrooms had a trash can with a close lid, paper towels, and soap. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom were observed to have holes in the wall caused by the door knob. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, deficiencies were found and can be found on LIC 809-D. Failure to correct the deficiency may result in civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted. Administrator Joyce Diala refused to sign. Signature will be obtained on the hard printed copy and put in the facility file. Administrator to send signed copy via fax to the department by COB 05/20/22.