Routine inspection·November 18, 2024

At approximately 12:15 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Julie Florio arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1-year annual inspection and was greeted by Jose Arsenio Angeles, Administrator. Facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) with four (4) residents in care. All residents were present during today's inspection. Facility has a hospice waiver for two (2) and is approved for all non-ambulatory residents. Facility is vendorized with the North Bay Regional Center (NBRC). At approximately 12:45 PM, LPA initiated a tour of the facility with Administrator and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperatures in Residents' bathrooms measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a supply of hygiene products, clean linens, paper products, and incontinent care briefs available to residents. LPA advised Administrator to ensure that hand towels are not used in the bathrooms and that paper products are always available to residents. LPA also advised Administrator to ensure that all trash cans in the facility are covered to remain in compliance with regulation. Residents' bedrooms were inspected and observed to have appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations. Cabinets containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were locked, except in the main facility full bathroom, where LPA observed the magnet used to unlock the cabinets stored on the cabinet which contained Draino, Lysol, Goo Gone, Soft Scrub, and other chemicals which pose a risk to residents in care, (see LIC809D). Additionally, LPA advised Administrator to store the facility's red sharps container inaccessible to residents in care and suggested the locked medication cabinet as an option. Facility has at least two days of perishable food and one week of non-perishable foods, as well as an emergency water supply. Medications were centrally stored and locked. There is a covered seating area in the backyard with outdoor space for activities. Facility has an internet access device available for resident use. Facility has internet available to residents in care and the phone was tested an operational. Continued on LIC809-C... Continued from LIC809... Facility's fire extinguisher was observed charged and was last serviced 5/2024. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operational during inspection. Facility conducts monthly disaster drills with the most recent drill was conducted 11/2024. LPA observed facility's infection control plan and emergency disaster plan which was last updated 9/2024. LPA observed a supply of PPE, emergency supplies, a first aid kit, flashlights and a back up generator for emergency preparedness. Administrator provided LPA with a copy of the facility's current liability insurance. At approximately 1:30 PM, LPA reviewed four (4) staff files and four (4) resident files. Four (4) of four (4) staff files reviewed have all of the required paperwork and proof of current First Aid and CPR training. Four (4) of four (4) resident files reviewed have all the required paperwork. Administrator and residents' families coordinates medical and dental visits for the residents and transportation to and from their appointments. At approximately 3:30 PM, LPA reviewed P&I, medications, and medication records which are maintained and stored in compliance with regulation. Facility has a current bond on file. Deficiencies are cited from the California Code of Regulations (CCRs), and/or the Health and Safety Code. Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted with Administrator whose signature on form confirms receipt.