Routine inspection·August 22, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christi Coppo arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual inspection and was greeted by caregiver. Administrator Brisa Junco arrived later. Facility contact information was reviewed. At approximately 9:30am LPA and Admin toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature. LPA observed at least a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Food items found to be expired were can of turkey gravy with best if used by date of July 2024, frozen cheese with best if used by date of July 2024 and peanut butter with best if used by date of December 2023 ( deficiency cited, see 809D ). Food items were found to be stored in a safe manner with open items covered. Kitchen cabinet containing cleaning supplies was not locked, bottle of drain cleaner found outside in backyard, cleaning supplies and laundry soaps in unlocked garage, not in a locked cabinet ( deficiency cited, see 809D ). All bedrooms were equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawers. Bed in room #4 for R1 and bed in the master bedroom for R2 were found to be not clean, containing black debris and brown debris. Bed for R1 found to not have good springs and was not comfortable, very hard and in spots not supported by good springs. Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Resident bathroom had required bath mat and grab bar. Water temperature in sink accessible to residents in care measured at 98.7 degrees F which is not within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F ( deficiency cited, see 809D ). Cabinet in garage found to have rodent dropping and chewed pieces of paper and board from the cabinet in which the dropping are located. Cabinet with rodent droppings contained items bagged in garbage bags, pillow, shoes and linens. LPA noticed berry bushes in the backyard. Admin advised those are blackberry bushes. LPA had conversation with Admin about rodents and that sometimes blackberries can attract rodents. Continued on 809C... Continued from 809... Backyard of facility was found to have debris, shovel head, a pair of garden sheers and overgrown dried weeds and plants, presenting a tripping hazard . Backyard fence on all sides in disrepair: exposed nails, loose and missing boards, boards covered in green film in some areas, and a back up generator that is blocking the exit path and partial portion of the gate. Across from the generator in the left hand corner of the front part of the fence is an area that has a constructed space that is now in disrepair: boards missing, stacked up and leaning against the area, boards have piece of metal and exposed nails and screws. Gates on both sides not easily functional: hard to open and push closed, joint bracket and screws loose on left hand side gate. Gate on right hand side of the facility cannot latch properly due to board with gate latch not secured and in disrepair. Left hand back corner portion of fence is missing entirely. ( deficiency cited, see 809D ). Fire extinguishers were last inspected 10/12/2023. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Facility’s last quarterly disaster drills were conducted on 6/21/2024. Facility has a backup generator for use during a power outage. At approximately 11:30am LPA conducted review of 5 staff records. All required documents present, no deficiencies. All First Aid current, all training complete and current. At approximately 12:30pm LPA conducted a review of 5 resident records. All required documentation present. 1/2 rails on order. At approximately 1:00pm LPA and Admin conducted a spot check of medication and medication records. Medication is centrally stored in a locked cabinet. No deficiencies. Brisa Junco Administrator Certificate 7011129740 expires 7/13/2025. All fees current at this time. Continued on 809C(2)... Continued from 809C... Updated copies of the following documents were requested for facility file and are to be submitted to CCL within 30 days of this visit: LIC500- Personnel Report LIC308- Designation of Responsibility LIC309- Administrative Organization Liability Insurance Mortgage Deed Deficiencies cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6 of California Regulation and the Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights given and discussed with Administrator. Failure to correct the deficiency and/or repeat deficiencies within a 12 month period may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted with Administrator and a copy of this report was given .