Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On February 18, 2025, at 08:50 AM, the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required 1-Year Annual inspection. The LPA met with the Administrator, Debbie Sazon, and disclosed the purpose of the inspection. The Administrator informed the LPA that the facility had (5) residents in care and (2) staff members present at the time.
At 9:13 AM, the LPA initiated a walk-through of the facility, accompanied by the Administrator.
LPA inspected the kitchen and found it clean, with no food preparation and cooking in progress at the time. The appliances were checked and observed to be in working order. The LPA inspected a locked cabinet containing knives and sharp objects. The refrigerator and pantry cabinets were inspected, and sufficient supplies of fresh perishable food for (2) days and nonperishable staples for (7) days were observed. No expired food or stored medications were noted.
LPA inspected the dining area adjacent to the kitchen and found it clean. The dining table and chairs were observed to accommodate the residents, and all the furniture was in good repair.
LPA inspected the fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in the hallway next to kitchen and found it fully charged, with the last service tag dated 02/17/2025. The Administrator tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detector located in the kitchen area in the LPA's presence, and it was found to be functional. Additional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in all bedrooms and common areas of the facility during the visit.
LPA inspected the living room and observed it clean, with all furniture in good repair. There were sofa sets, chairs, recliners, a bench, and a television in the living room. (3) residents were observed sitting and watching TV.
Continued on LIC809-C
There were (6) bedrooms and (3) bathrooms designated for residents' use. All (6) resident rooms were single occupancy. (2) bathrooms were common and (1) bathroom was private. LPA inspected all (6) resident rooms and found them clean, well-lit, and equipped with the required furniture. All exit doors were connected to centrally monitored system for notification. LPA inspected (3) full bathrooms and found them clean, sanitary, and in good working condition. The bathrooms contained soap, grab bars, paper towels, a trash can, a shower chair, and non-slip mats. At 9:41 AM, the hot water temperature at the sink faucet was measured 97.5°F in bathroom #1, 118.8°F in bathroom #2, and 128.3°F in bathroom #3.
LPA inspected the (1) storage closet in the hallway and observed them contained clean linens, blankets, and towels for residents’ use.
LPA inspected the garage and found it clean. Garage access door was locked and inaccessible to residents in care. A washer, a dryer, a refrigerator, a freezer containing additional food supplies, wheelchairs, detergents, disinfectants, cleaning supplies, and storage racks shelves with non-perishable food items, incontinence supplies, and paper products were observed.
LPA toured the porch area and found ramps and passageways in good condition, clear of obstructions, with no blocking or tripping hazards. The porch had a table, chairs, and shaded areas for resident use. No bodies of water were noted.
LPA reviewed (5) staff personnel records and (5) resident records. The LPA observed that 5 of 5 residents had an Admission Agreement, Physician's Report, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, and CSDMR. LPA observed that 5 of 5 staff members had LIC 508 Criminal Record Statements and LIC 503 Health Screening and confirmed that 5 of 5 staff members were associated with the facility.
At 10:42 AM, LPA observed a locked centrally stored medication cabinet inside the kitchen. Medications were organized in separate bins for each resident. Centrally Stored Medication Records were reviewed and found to be complete. 5 of 5 resident’s prescription medication labels were altered with the handwritten dates on them.
LPA inspected the first aid kit and found it fully stocked. Emergency Drill Logs were reviewed, and it was observed that Emergency Disaster Drills were conducted quarterly, with the most recent drill completed on 02/17/2025.
Continued on LIC809-C
The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 02/25/2025:
LIC 500: Personnel Report
LIC 308: Designation of Facility Responsibility
Certificate of Liability Insurance
Administrator Certificate(s)
The deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observations, records reviewed, and interviews conducted in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, see LIC809D.
An exit interview was conducted with the Administrator. A copy of this report was left with the Administrator, Debbie Sazon, whose signature on this form confirms receipt of the report.
