Post-licensing visit·May 2, 2024

Unannounced Post Licensing visit made out to this facility on 05/02/2024 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang who was met by the facility designated Administrator, Cleo Brelin, at this time. A brief interview was conducted with the facility designated Administrator at this time. It was learned that this facility was licensed to accept and retain up to 6 non ambulatory residents at any given time. This facility also has a fire clearance for (1) bedridden resident and an approved hospice waiver for (6) residents. Current census was 3 residents. Tour of this facility was conducted. A tour of the facility kitchen area was conducted. Drawers and cabinets were opened and the items enclosed were reviewed at this time. Drawers housing knives and sharps were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Cleaning agents, bleach, and other supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A review of the facility food supply was conducted. A review of the facility's 2-day perishable foods and 7-day nonperishable foods was conducted to make sure that there were sufficient quantities on hand at all times. Medication cabinet, located in the kitchen area, was reviewed. Policies and procedures involving handling, dispensing, and documentation of the resident medications were discussed with the facility designated Administrator at this time. A review of the facility Medication Administration Record and dispensing log was conducted. Medication cabinet was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Living room, dining area, and all other areas intended for resident use were observed to furnished and maintained in compliance at this time and able to meet the needs of the residents. A tour of the resident bedrooms was conducted. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the resident restrooms was conducted. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they measured within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. Laundry area was toured. Cleaning supplies, detergents, and bleach were observed to be present and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Linen closet was reviewed. Bed sheets, linens, and towels were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the garage area was conducted. First aid kits were observed to be present and contained all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguisher was observed to be placed in the kitchen area and was just recently purchased and found to be in compliance at this time. A tour of the exterior grounds for this facility was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and exits was conducted. A review of (3) facility resident files was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858. A review of (3) facility staff files was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859. The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 809-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety Codes. Appeal Rights were printed and a copy was given to the facility designated Administrator at this time. Exit Interview