Routine inspection·October 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw Ross made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual licensing inspection. LPA met with Maria Richley , Licensee/Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. The facility is a seven (7) bedroom, three (3) bathroom one story home located at 2100 Zachary Glen Lane, Escondido, CA 92027. LPA, accompanied by Administrator, conducted a general overall inspection, which included but was not limited to the following: Facility physical plant, food service, medication management, record review and facility administration. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents, all of whom may be non-ambulatory, of which one (1) may be bedridden in bedroom number 1. Hospice waiver is approved for six (6). During today's inspection, LPA observed the following: Indoor and outdoor passageways were observed to be free from obstruction. There are no pools or bodies of water. Per Administrator, there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the facility. Poisons and cleaning agents were observed to be secured and inaccessible to residents in care. Facility fire clearance is maintained in conformity with State Fire Marshal regulations. LPA toured every room in the facility. Rooms designated as resident rooms had the required furnishings and sufficient lighting available. Licensee provided each resident with clean linen, in good repair, and sufficient hygiene products for personal use. The hot water temperature measured at 117.9 degrees F. The facility had a functioning carbon monoxide detector, multiple smoke detectors, and multiple operable fire extinguishers. The facility was stocked with a two-day supply of perishable food items and a seven-day supply of nonperishable food items. Staff records were reviewed and contained CPR/First Aid training, Health Screening Reports, and annual training. Resident records were reviewed and had a current Physician's Report, Resident Appraisal, Identification and Emergency Information, Admission Agreement, and Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. Medications were stored in a locked cabinet and were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. This report was discussed with the Administrator. A copy of this report, along with Licensee/Appeal Rights, was provided to at the conclusion of the visit.