Routine inspection·November 13, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Marsie Marcos, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). License capacity of (9) with a current census of (9). LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no bodies of water accessible to residents in care. The facility is enclosed with self-latching gates. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Resident’s bathrooms were operating in safe and sanitary conditions. The hot water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured at 105 degrees F. Resident’s bedrooms have sufficient lighting and furniture in good repair. Facility has operating carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. The facility has sufficient linen, towels, and personal hygiene items for residents. The facility has posted in a common area, Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, disaster evacuation plan and emergency telephone numbers. Food Service: Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. The refrigerator and freezer are operating in a healthful manner. Pesticides and other cleaning solutions were kept locked and stored away from food areas. Care & Supervision : Facility has 24-hour care staff. Staff working have California criminal record clearances or exemptions. Medical Related Services : All medication is centrally stored and kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Record Review: The Administrator's certification expires on 5/22/2024. (3) staff files were reviewed. LPA observed the facility did not maintain verification of job training on file for staff #1 (S1), including verification of S1's Dementia Care training. (3) resident files were reviewed. LPA observed the facility did not maintain a complete appraisal which includes a resident's functional capabilities on file for resident #1 (R1) and resident #2 (R2). Based on observations and record review, deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Licensing reports (LIC809/LIC809-D/LIC9102) were discussed with the Administrator. Copies of the Licensing reports with appeal rights were provided to the Administrator at the conclusion of the visit.