Routine inspection·March 21, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Olga Enciu, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (6), a current census of (5) residents in care, a hospice waiver for (2). LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant/Environment: Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. Outdoor shaded area is sufficient for resident activities and is enclosed with a self-latching gates.The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Resident’s showers, toilets, and hand washing areas were operating in a safe and sanitary condition. The hot water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured 109 degrees F. The facility's (5) resident bedrooms had beds, bed linen, nightstands, chairs, and sufficient lighting. The facility has operating carbon monoxide alarms, telephone service, and laundry equipment. 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, evacuation exit plan, and emergency telephone numbers. Sharps, disinfectants, and cleaning solutions were kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Food Service: Facility kitchen and dining areas are maintained clean. The facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. The facility has sufficient plates, cups, and utensils for resident use. Care & Supervision : Facility has 24-hour, 7 days a week direct care staff. Medical Related Services : The facility has a complete first aid kit. Resident’s medications are labeled and centrally stored in a locked cabinet. R ecord Review: The facility's Administrator’s certification and liability insurance are current. Staff files reviewed were observed to be complete. LPA review of (5) resident files reveals, resident #1 (R1) and resident #2 (R2) did not have a current annual physician's report/medical assessment on file as required based on their cognitive diagnosis. LPA review of facility files reveals, the facility did not have documentation of emergency drill conducted with staff on file for review. Deficiencies cited. Based on observations and record review, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, of The California Code of Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. This report was reviewed with the Administrator and a copy with Appeal Rights was provided to the Administrator at the conclusion of the visit.