Routine inspection·April 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zabel Chochian arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required Annual visit. The LPA met with Staff Rhandy Abad. Administrator Charisse Bradley was contacted however could not make it to the facility and informed staff to assist LPA during the annual visit. LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside with staff between 10:30am-11:30a.m. BEDROOMS: The LPA observed five (5) resident bedrooms which were furnished with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS : Resident restrooms are clean, sanitary, and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The LPA observed sufficient amounts of soap, paper products, and hand-washing signs in each restroom. KITCHEN/FOOD SERVICE AREA: Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. COMMON SPACES/GARAGE: In the common areas, living room and dining room area and furniture was observed to be in good condition. LPA observed required postings in the hallway. The fireplace in the living room observed with screen. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tested and found to be operational during visit. Fire extinguisher was observed to be full charged. Laundry area/garage was observed locked during visit. Staff unlocked the garage at the time of visit. The garage contains cleaning supplies, laundry detergent and additional refrigerator with perishable food items. BACKYARD : The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use. There were no bodies of water noted. Supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) observed sufficient at the time of visit. The following deficiencies were observed and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 and California Health and Safety Code: Staff are sleeping in the common living area - Approximately 10:45am - bed observed in the office space; staff reported sleeping in the office space/common area. At approximately 11:18am a folding bed was observed in the backyard; staff reported this folding bed is used by the other staff at night in the living room. Discussion held at great length regarding this violation with staff. At approximately 11:33am LPA noticed that the sliding door in the living/dining is very difficult to open and close; handle is broken on the outside and handle inside is lose with screw sticking out. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted. Copy of report and appeal rights provided.