Routine inspection·September 22, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christine Dolores and Simi Rai arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual visit focusing on infection control. LPAs met with Administrator, John Evangelista and Licensee, Irish Ladwig. During visit, LPAs toured the facility to include the living room, dining room, resident rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, garage, and backyard, All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. Facility temperature maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Staff were advised to wear a face mask during work. Facility has a designated entry point for symptom screening and temperature check for all visitors. LPA Dolores advised for staff to continue documenting their daily temperature and symptom screening prior to the start of their shift. Hand sanitizer made available at entry and throughout facility. Bathrooms supplied with hand washing sign, hygiene products, and paper supplies. LPAs observed facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies. Staff are N95 fit-tested. Facility has procedures to isolation, testing, and visitation. Staff are trained on infection control. Facility staff clean and disinfect multiple times daily and as needed. The following posters observed to include symptoms of COVID-19, required mask, social distancing, and visitation procedures. At 01:31pm, LPAs observed multiple canned goods that were expired. At 01:33pm, LPAs observed multiple condiments and dairy products in the refrigerator that were expired. Administrator immediately removed and discarded the items. A deficiency was cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Advisory notes provided. This report was reviewed with John Evangelista and Irish Ladwig and a copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.