Routine inspection·December 10, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Arroyo arrived unannounced to conduct a Required 1-Year Annual Inspection with focus on Infection Control. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 10/03/2019. Upon arrival, the LPA was scanned and greeted at the door by the Administrator, Roxana Lara, at this time, the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview. During today’s inspection, the LPA toured the common areas, kitchen area, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor area to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. KITCHEN: The LPA observed a sufficient supply of seven (7) days perishable and two (2) days non-perishable food. All knives and sharps were observed in a locked drawer on the kitchen island inaccessible to residents in care. BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the resident rooms, which were furnished appropriately with adequate lighting. BATHROOMS: There are two (2) bathrooms for resident use. Bathrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces and are sufficiently stocked with hand liquid soap and paper towels. The appropriate hand-washing signs were observed throughout. Bathrooms were measured for hot water; the first bathroom measured at 127.4 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:18 p.m., and the second bathroom measured at 113 degrees Fahrenheit at 1:24 p.m. The Administrator had the water temperature adjusted at the time of visit. …Report Continued on LIC 809C... …Report Continued from LIC 809... GARAGE AND BACKYARD : The garage is locked and inaccessible to residents. There is one (1) additional refrigerator in the garage. The LPA observed a sufficient supply of emergency water and food in the garage. The laundry room is locked and located in the garage. There is a patio area with furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. Facility has two (2) fence gates that self-latch with clear passageways for emergency exit use. There is a pool in the backyard that is locked and inaccessible to residents at the time of visit. COMMON SPACES: The living and dining areas are clean and properly furnished with seating, a table, and television for resident use. The facility is maintained at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The fire extinguisher was observed to be newly purchased on 10/20/2022. Medication and facility files were observed locked in a closet adjacent to the living room. INFECTION CONTROL: During today’s visit, the LPA spoke with the Administrator regarding the facility’s infection control practices. The LPA observed appropriate signage which promoted good hand hygiene, physical distancing, and symptoms of COVID-19. The facility has a central entry point for symptom screening, temperature checks, and sanitation station. The LPA observed an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. All staff and residents are fully vaccinated and boosted. 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. Appeal Rights Discussed. A copy of the report was provided via email.