Routine inspection·September 24, 2021

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Teresa Camara and Ashley Smith conducted an unannounced Required -1 Year inspection. LPAs met with Administrator Giovanni Fulgentes and Maria Mendez and explained the reason for the visit. Today's evaluation included but was not limited to: building and grounds, residents' rooms, bathrooms, hot water temperature (read at 102.7 degrees F) in bathrooms, common areas, food and first aid supplies . LPA observed lamps/lights as well as sufficient furnishings and linens for each room. LPA observed fire extinguisher fully charged. Centrally stored medicines are kept in a locked cabinet in the hallway near the family room/dining room area. Grab bars and non-skid materials were present in the bathrooms. LPA observed facility to be a comfortable temperature throughout the visit. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were operable at the time of the visit. Indoor and outdoor area toured passageways were free from obstruction. LPA reviewed resident records and medications. LPA reviewed staff records. During facility tour, LPA observed one central entry point designated for universal entry screening. Cleaning supplies were observed and infection control practices were discussed. During the facility tour on 09/24/21 at 09:15 a.m. LPA observed over the counter ointments and shampoo stored in an unlocked drawer of the dresser in bedroom 3. Later during the tour, at 09:25 a.m., LPA observed hairspray on a nightstand in bedroom 1. While reviewing medications at 03:00 p.m., LPA observed over the counter medications with no physician orders for Residents 2, 3, 4, and 5 (R2, R3, R4, R5). LPA also observed there were no physician orders for prescription medications for R4. Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 Chapter 8 of the CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies were cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Exit interview conducted, today's reports and appeal rights were reviewed and emailed to the Administrator.