Routine inspection·February 25, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dang Nguyen conducted an unannounced visit to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified himself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Caregiver Stephanie Gonzalez. LPA then met with Licensee Vanessa Nunez, who arrived shortly after. According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) residents, of whom all may be ambulatory or non-ambulatory, but none may be bedridden. According to LIC602 Physician’s Reports, staff interviews, and LPA observation: During this annual inspection, there were a total of five (5) residents in care, of whom all were non-ambulatory, per their respective doctors. The facility’s license did not include endorsements for delayed-egress doors or secured perimeter, and neither of these were present. During this inspection, LPA interviewed multiple residents and multiple staff. LPA reviewed the care records for all residents and the personnel and training files for all current staff. LPA also toured the interior and exterior of the facility and inspected all common areas and bedrooms. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Resident bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were working. Extra linens, hygiene, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies were present. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and resident activities. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C] [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] The facility’s ambient internal temperature was complaint at 72 F. Hot water at taps accessible to residents were compliant in temperature: Kitchen Sink was 111.9 F, Bathroom #1 Sink was 116.8 F, and Bathroom #2 Sink was 118.6 F. Appliances to preserve perishable food were also complaint in temperature: Refrigerator was 35 F and Freezer was 0 F. There were at least (2) days of perishable food and at least seven (7) days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. No fireplaces or pools/bodies of water observed on the premises. There were no open-faced heaters accessible to residents. Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector, emergency lighting, night lights, and facility telephone were all working. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. Per the Licensee, no firearms or ammunition were kept at the facility. Licensee presented proof of current business liability insurance. Review of training records showed: Direct care staff met initial and annual training requirements described in regulations, to include training on PPE and the facility’s written Emergency and Disaster Plan. No deficiencies were cited during this annual inspection. LPA issued Technical Assistance (TA) regarding refresher training for staff on California Mandated Reporting requirements (refer to the LIC9102-TA page). An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Vanessa Nunez, to whom a copy of this a copy of this report, the LIC9102-TA page, and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during today's visit.