Routine inspection·June 29, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lopez and Tobola conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to Highlands Care Home IV and was welcomed by house manager Lolita Pimentel. Licensee Maria Salvador was contacted but unavailable during the visit. There are 6 residents in the facility some of which have a diagnosis of dementia. No residents currently on hospice. LPAs continued tour of the facility on June 29th, 2021 with house manager Lolita Pimentel. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. LPAs observed two staff not wearing masks and were asked to wear masks on a daily basis for resident's health and safety. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on April 8th, 2021 at the time of the visit. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were found to be functioning properly at the time of the visit. There was sufficient amount of supply for both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. LPAs observed unsecured cleaning supply underneath kitchen sink, which was immediately secured and locked away in garage cabinet. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. The bathroom designated for residents at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels; hand soap dispenser was available. No deficiencies observed or cited during today's Required 1- Year inspection.