Routine inspection·January 29, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Administrator, Lynda Miguel and Direct Support Staff, Melanie Gavina. LPA Rai observed 3 staff and 5 residents at the facility . During visit, LPA Rai toured the inside and outside of the facility. When touring the outside area of the facility, the exits were cleared of obstruction. LPA Rai toured the facility kitchen and observed food supply of at least 2 days of perishable food and at least 7 days of nonperishable food. Sharps and medications were locked in secured areas. LPA observed additional food supply areas and secured areas for cleaning supplies and laundry detergents. LPA Rai toured the resident bedrooms. 3 out of 3 resident bedrooms had available bedding, drawers, and functioning lights. The facility bathroom had available soap, paper towels, and trash cans with lids. The water temperature in the bathroom sinks ranged from 116.6F - 117.1F. The water temperature in the kitchen sink was 115.5F. LPA Rai observed the bathroom connected in a resident bedroom was locked. Per staff, the bathroom is not going through repairs and sometimes the residents use bathroom without staff's permission. LPA Rai checked bathroom sinks, toilet and shower in working condition. LPA Rai advised the staff to keep the bathroom door unlocked and accessible for residents to use. Fire extinguisher was observed and inspected on 05/10/2023 . Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in working condition. The last disaster drill was conducted on 1/7/2024. LPA Rai reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA Rai reviewed resident medications and central stored medication records. Deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, please see LIC 809-D. This report was reviewed with Direct Support Staff, Melanie Gavina . A copy of the report and Appeal Rights was provided.