Routine inspection·October 25, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Anna Bueno conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for a required annual inspection, with an emphasis on the infection control domain. LPA met with Assistant Administrator Erika Montoya who confirmed there is no active/suspected Covid-19 case and/or exposure in the community. LPA toured the facility with Montoya. The facility submitted a mitigation plan to Community Care Licensing (CCL) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the facility. Single entry point at the skilled nursing facility lobby maintains the sign-in policy for universal entry screening. The facility also documents temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks for all visitors while residents are subject to regular observations for any change in condition. Continued weekly routine testing for staff is still observed. LPA observed all staff are properly fitted with face coverings. LPA Bueno and Montoya toured the facility’s common rooms and an empty private apartment currently housing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) . LPA and Montoya observed COVID precautionary signages around the facility. Montoya verified that the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms are maintained by an outside vendor and was last serviced in 8/13/2021. Montoya confirmed that fire extinguishers are checked quarterly by a different vendor. Montoya stated that the facility also routinely monitors the detectors for functionality. LPA observed hand sanitizer throughout the facility, mostly situated by the elevator and exit doors. Montoya confirmed the facility has an adequate supply of cleaning and disinfectant provisions. Based on observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed, and a copy of this report was also provided to Montoya at the conclusion of the inspection.