Routine inspection·March 11, 2025

At approximately 12:35 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Robert Frank arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1 Year visit and was greeted by Administrator Elmar Mallar. Bright Quest Care Home is Licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The facility is a single story ranch house. The facility has an approved fire clearance for four (4) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a Hospice Waiver for two (2) residents. Upon arrival, LPA was informed that there were four (4) residents in care and two (2) staff members on-site. Two (2) of the residents were away at day programs. At approximately 12:50 PM, LPA reviewed the Facility's Staff Roster and found that all staff on-site were background cleared and associated the facility per regulation. At approximately 1:00 PM, LPA toured the facility with Administrator Mallar . All exits were clear and unobstructed. The fire extinguisher was last serviced and tagged on 3/1/2025. Food supply was sufficient. The facility was sufficiently lighted. LPA inspected three (3) resident bedrooms and found all to have sufficient lighting and furnishings as required per Title 22 Regulations. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. There was an appropriate supply of cleaning products, linens, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. Toxins were observed to be stored inaccessible to residents. Facility has an infection control plan as required. The facility has a required emergency disaster plan. The facility is conducting fire and emergency drills monthly. The last disaster drill was conducted on 3/1/2025. The facility does have emergency food and supplies to meet the "72 hour shelter in place" requirements. Hot water temperatures for all sinks in facility were found to be within Title 22 regulations of 105 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational. Continued on 809-C ...Continued from 809 Residents were observed engaging in discussion with staff in common areas and watching television in their bedrooms. Residents appear to have a positive relationship with staff based on LPA observations. LPA was informed that the facility partners with an outside recreation therapist that provides supplies for painting and crafts. Residents also participate in personal leisure activities including puzzles and television in their bedrooms and common areas. At approximately 1:40 PM, LPA reviewed four (4) resident files. Four (4) of four (4) resident files were found to be well organized and thorough with all required documentation. LPA reviewed five (5) staff files. All staff files were found to be well organized with all required documentation including education, First Aid and CPR certification and proper training documentation. LPA spot checked Medication for four (4) residents. LPA observed all medications to be centrally stored, secure and with proper documentation. LPA audited Personal and Incidental (P&I) monies for all residents. The values matched the P&I logs. Elmar Mallar’s Administrator Certification 70313554740 is current with an expiration date of 8/15/2025. LPA requested the following documents be submitted to Community Care Licensing by 4/11/2025: LIC 500 Personnel Report LIC 308 Designation of Responsibility LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 402 Surety Bond LIC 400 Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources Exit interview conducted. Copy of report discussed and provided to Administrator Mallar. Signature on form confirms receipt of documents.