Routine inspection (multi-day)·May 15, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sabel Martinez conducted an unannounced Continuation Required Annual Inspection. The LPA introduced himself and disclosed the purpose of the visit to Manager Mirtha Oropeza. The facility was licensed for a capacity of fifteen (15) non-ambulatory residents, of which thirteen (13) may be bedridden. A hospice waiver for five (5) was also approved. During the visit the facility had a census of eleven (11). During the inspection the LPA, accompanied by staff, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected resident bedrooms. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no toxic chemicals/poisons accessible to residents. No pools, nor bodies of water bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per staff, no firearms or ammunition were kept at the facility. The LPA conducted interviews and reviewed staff and resident records. Deficiencies were noted in an LIC 809D and a Plan of Correction (POC) was jointly formulated with Manger Oropeza. An exit interview was conducted with Manager Oropeza, to whom a copy of this report, LIC 811, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided.