Routine inspection·December 11, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Lora Statler, Facility Representative as was granted access to the facility. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (15) and a current census of (0) residents in care. Facility Representative Statler stated that the facility has not had residents for at least two years. LPA spoke with Administrator, Chris Tanabe, who stated that he wants to keep the facility in operating status although there are no residents in care. LPA conducted an overall inspection of the facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: LPA observed outdoor frontyard and backyard had overgrown dry shrubs which presents a safety hazards for visitors. LPA spoke with the Administrator who stated that yard maintenance will be conducted at the facility tomorrow. The facility has no pools or other bodies of water. Indoor passageways were free of obstruction. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor space for the capacity of residents. Bathroom equipment were in operating condition; however, the facility did not ensure the bathrooms hot water temperature attained at a minimum 105 degrees F. The hot water temperature in (6) bathrooms measured between 54 to 55 degrees F. LPA spoke with the Administrator who stated that he would have the utility company check the water heater. LPA observed all bedrooms had no beds and no functioning lights. Although, there are no residents in care, the facility should have at a minimum one completely furnished bedroom for visitor and/or licensing inspection. Care & Supervision : The facility has no staff or residents in care. Record Review: The facility has no staff or residents in care for record review. Medical Related Services : The LPA observed a locked room where medications will be kept. Based on LPA observations, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where reports LIC809/LIC809-D/LIC9102 were discussed and copies provided to the facility representative with Appeal Rights at the conclusion of the visit.