Routine inspection·July 20, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Victor Mercado, Administrator, and was granted entry to the facility. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) with a license capacity of (8), and a current census of (4). LPA conducted an inspection of facility, which included, but was not limited to, the following: Physical Plant: Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstruction. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor space for resident activities. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. Resident bedrooms were furnished with beds, night stands, chairs, storage space, and sufficient lighting. Resident bathrooms were inspected. Hand washing basins, toilets, and showers were operating properly. The hot water temperatures in the bathrooms measured at 117 degrees F. The shower floor in the bathroom across from room#1 was not maintained cleaned and sanitary. The bathroom located in the back of the facility, did not have a non-skid mat or non-skid strips in the shower. The facility maintains a sufficient supply of personal hygiene products for residents in care. The facility is equipped with operating smoke/carbon monoxide alarms and telephone service. The facility has posted in a common area: resident personal rights, Community Care Licensing complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, theft and loss policy, and house rules. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient for number of residents in care. Kitchen counters and kitchen sink were cluttered with dirty dishes. Medications/Record Review: LPA did not review medications, staff and resident files. LPA asked Administrator Mercado for staff and resident records and Administrator stated to give him a minute. LPA waited 15 minutes and asked Administrator again, Administrator stated to give him another minute as he had a headache. After an additional 25 minutes, Administrator was holding an apple and stated to LPA he was going to eat something then would assist LPA. Based on LPA observations and records reviewed, deficiencies were cited per Title 22, Division 6, of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted where reports (LIC809 & LIC809-D) were discussed and copies were provided with appeal rights to Administrator Mercado at the conclusion of the visit .