Routine inspection·March 13, 2024

On March 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with Caregiver, Mely Garland and Andres Cortez and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Carlito Guevarra joined shortly thereafter. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas & kitchen. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. No accessible bodies of water of fire safety hazards observed. LPA observed six private resident rooms, with half bathrooms in five of the resident rooms. Required furniture was observed in resident rooms. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, odor-free; equipped with liquid soap, non-skid mats, and paper-towels. Living rooms and dining room was free from tripping hazards. Kitchen was observed; chemicals, sharps and medications were locked an inaccessible to residents. Two day perishable and seven day non-perishables were present. Water temperature throughout the facility measured between 110-112 degrees F. LPA toured the garage and observed washer and dryer in good working condition. LPA observed storage cabinets built in the garage. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current as of January 2023. Emergency drills are logged and done every three months. Extra linen and first aid kit was observed present. LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 4 staff records. Resident records are updated, complete and signed. Staff records are complete, with training logs that have met the basic requirement. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. Deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC809-D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in additional civil penalties. Report is reviewed with Assistant administrator and a copy is provided with appeal rights.