Routine inspection·February 24, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. Upon arrival, the LPA met with staff and explained the reason for the visit. Licensee Marie Mendez arrived shortly after. LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at approx. 10:00 a.m.  Knives and sharp objects are stored in a locked drawer to the left of the stove. No cleaning supplies were observed kept in the kitchen area.  Kitchen appliances were observed to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored at this time.  There is an attached garage. LPA observed garage to be inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed additional fridge and freezer to store extra perishable food.  LPA also observed additional non-perishable supplies, canned goods, PPE,  extra incontinent supplies, as well as additional furniture and medical equipment for facility use. Laundry area was located in the garage as well. At the time of the visit, the common area furniture's were observed to be in good condition. A sufficient supply of clean linen and towels were observed stored in the hallway cabinets.   The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be fully charged and serviced 08/05/2024. LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms total. There is also one (1) bedroom designated for staff use. Resident bedrooms were observed furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms  were observed to be clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces.  The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured between 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed staff room to be inaccessible to residents in care  and empty at the time of the visit. All exits have functioning auditory devices and were operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common areas. The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture including tables and chairs for resident use. The LPA observed two (2) self-latching gates with clear passageways clear of obstruction. There were no bodies of water noted at the time of the visit. Records review began at approx. 10:20 a.m. four (4) resident records were reviewed for, but not limited to: appraisals, medical records, admissions agreement, consent forms. All records were observed to be in order at this time. At approx 10:45 a.m. Four (4) Personnel records were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. Last emergency disaster drill was conducted on 01/03/2025. Medications review began at approx. 12:30 p.m. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored and inaccessible to residents in care. Medications were observed to be administered as prescribed at this time. At approx 01:30pm, LPA discussed Infection control: Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and sanitation station. At this time, the staff will continue to keep up signs that promotes good hand hygiene and symptoms of a communicable disease. The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of an infectious disease. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate at this time. The LPA obtained the following documents at the time of visit: LIC500 Personnel Report, LIC9020 Client Roster, and a copy of the facility’s liability insurance. Interviews were conducted during the visit. Exit interview conducted, discussed and copy of report issued.