Routine inspection·June 13, 2024

On June 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was greeted by caregiver, Ramon Sarmiento. The administrator, Cristina Hipolito arrived shortly thereafter and assisted with the inspection, LPA toured facility and grounds. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including all of resident rooms, common areas, and kitchen area. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. Facility is clean and odor-free. Comfortable temperature is maintained and lighting is sufficient for comfort. LPA observed four resident rooms( 2 private and 2 shared) and one caregiver room. LPA observed 2 bedridden residents are residing in a non-ambulatory room. Rooms were spacious and included all required furnishings. Three full bathrooms were observed to be clean; equipped with paper towels, soap, and grab bars. Extra linen was present. A tour of the garage area was conducted. Additional food storage units were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. LPA observed medications, toxins and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable were observed to be present. Facility is equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire extinguishers were checked. Fire drill records were reviewed. A review of (5) resident files was conducted and noted on the LIC 858. A review of (2) staff files was conducted and noted on the LIC 859 (The administrator certification is in the process of being renewed). An immediate civil penalty of $500 dollars is being assessed today. Based on observation, deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. This report is reviewed and discussed with administrator. A copy of this report and the appeal rights were provided.