Routine inspection·January 13, 2025

On 1/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Val Paraiso who was informed of the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve fifteen (15) non-ambulatory elderly residents. The facility also has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) residents and is approved for a secured perimeter. LPA toured the facility's interior and exterior with Administrator. During the tour, LPA observed the facility is made up on a one-story building with eleven (11) resident bedrooms, seven (7) restrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and living room. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstructions. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor shaded seating is available for the residents. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has more than a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. Medications are secured in a locked cabinet inside Administrator's office. Staff present have a criminal record clearance. Administrator tested one (1) of the smoke alarms/carbon monoxide detectors and LPA observed it to be operational. LPA was present during a phone call between Administrator and their alarm company, ADT Security, who confirmed the facility's smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are currently interconnected. LPA also observed charged fire extinguishers mounted throughout the facility, which were last serviced on 7/23/2024. Administrator reported by summer of 2025, the facility's driveway will be paved to facilitate fire department apparatus' access to the facility. Administrator also reported they plan to renovate the facility and are aware they must obtain building permits prior to any construction/alteration of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's annual fire inspection dated 5/9/2024 conducted by San Marcos Fire Department. The facility was cited for not having illuminated exit signs or a five (5) year fire sprinkler certification. During today's visit, LPA observed all exit signs were illuminated and the facility's annual fire sprinkler certification was completed in July 2024. During the visit, Administrator was unable to locate the facility's current five (5) year sprinkler certification to prove correction of fire inspection violation. As a result, the facility will be cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Administrator along with LIC809-D and Appeal Rights.