Routine inspection·October 5, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Angelo Galasinao, Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). License capacity of (6) with a current census of (6) residents. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: LPA inspected the facility inside and out. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient lighting and is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Facility has no outdoor bodies of water. Facility backyard is enclosed with self-latching gates and covered patio is sufficient for outdoor resident activities. LPA inspected the kitchen. The refrigerator and freezer are operating in a healthful manner. Hot water temperature is maintained at 105 degrees F. Facility has sufficient non-perishable and perishable food supply for residents in care. Facility has sufficient cups, plates, and utensils for residents use. Facility food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. LPA inspected resident bedrooms. Bedrooms are equipped with beds, bed linen, nightstands, chairs, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms. Bathrooms are equipment with non-skid mats and grab rails. The hot water temperature in bathrooms tested between 106 and 107 degrees F. LPA observed the facility is equipped with operating carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. LPA observed the following posted in a common area: Licensing complaint contact, Ombudsman contact, disaster and evacuation plan. A fire drill was conducted on 9/4/23. Facility has a complete first aid kit. Facility has sufficient linen, emergency supplies, and personal hygiene products for clients. Sharps, disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and toxins are kept in a locked cabinet. LPA observed resident medications are kept in a locked cabinet inaccessible to residents in care. All medications are labeled and administered as prescribed. All staff files reviewed had first aid certifications, fingerprint clearances/exemptions, health screenings, training, and personnel records. All residents files reviewed had admissions agreements, physician's reports, preadmission assessments, and emergency contacts. An exit interview was conducted, where this report was discussed and a copy of report with appeal rights was provided to the Administrator at the conclusion of the visit.