Health check·August 3, 2022

On 08/03/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Misty Valencia, arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a facility health and safety check due to a fire in the area. LPA met with Sandee Crane, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted Facility and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by the front door. On 07/31/2022 LPA contacted Administrator regarding fire in the community. Administrator reported that they are in a yellow (warning) area. All residents have a bag packed and ready to go if it becomes a mandatory evacuation. On 08/03/2022 Administrator report that all nine (9) residents are packed and ready to go if need be. The plan is to go to the community center in Weed that is about thirty (30) minutes away. Administrator reports that all medications are ready for transport as well. Administrator reports that she has transportation plan and will have everyone transported safely. Administrator reported that the fire has moved north and the hospital has reopened up on Bruce Street that was evacuated on 07/31/2022. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Administrator will call and update LPA with any new changes. Exit interview conducted and copy of report emailed to the facility.