complaint·September 14, 2022

Continued from LIC 9099A... Based on LPA Jensen's observations of the water pipes in 3 bathrooms and the kitchen and the water temperature check of 1 bathroom and kitchen, the allegation of the facility plumbing being in disrepair is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding of unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may be valid, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. Licensee did not safeguard resident's personal items LPA Jensen confirmed with the Administrator that the facility does not handle money for residents. LPA Jensen interviewed Administrator Edgar Espiritu who stated that not all residents come to the facility with belongings as some are released from the hospital with no belongings and no clothing. In these cases the licensee provides some basic necessities to residents in care. LPA Jensen interviewed resident 1 (R1) and resident 2 (R2). Both residents interviewed denied having any concerns about the facility safeguarding their property. LPA Jensen reviewed the safeguard for property forms.. The safeguard for property tracking logs were observed to be complete. Based on interviews conducted a random sample of safeguards for personal property the allegation of the licensee not safeguarding resident's personal items is UNSUBSTANTIATED. A finding of unsubstantiated means that although the allegation may be valid, the preponderance of evidence standard has not been met. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was given to the Edgar Espiritu. Continued from LIC 9099.... LPA Jensen reviewed pest control service documentation. The pest control contract provided was undated. Service reports were provided showing that a service was conducted on 8/2/22 and 9/2/22 with exterior and interior service done targeting ants, cockroaches and spiders. Based on LPA Jensen's observation of insects in the facility and a review of the pest control service documentation provided, the facility is not being kept free of insects and the allegation is SUBSTANTIATED. A finding of substantiated means that a preponderance of evidence was found in support of the allegation. Deficiencies are being cited on this day from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report alomg with appeal rights was given to Edgar Espiritu.