Routine inspection·July 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Barutyan arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:28AM. LPA met with Lead Caregiver Divina Bigay and Licensee/Administrator Hermi Gonzalez who arrived at 10:10AM. Entrance interview conducted. Beginning at 9:30AM, the LPA, along with the Lead Caregiver toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and that facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: Fire extinguisher was not fully charged with it last being serviced on 12/14/2022. Administrator purchased and installed a new fire extinguisher during the time of the visit. Hardwired combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 10:56AM and all were functional at the time of the visit. LPA observed exit alarms by all doors which were functional at the time of the visit. KITCHEN: LPA inspected the kitchen at 9:33 AM. Knives are locked in a drawer and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible in a locked cabinet under the sink. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of 2 (two) days perishable and 7 (seven) days non-perishable food. Food was stored at appropriate temperatures. BEDROOMS : There are 7 (seven) total bedrooms in the facility; 6 (six) are designated as private resident rooms and 1 (one) is designated as a staff room. All 6 (six) resident bedrooms have exits to the exterior. Bedrooms #2, #5, and #6 have private bathrooms. All resident rooms are set up with beds, night stands, lamps, chests of drawers, chairs and closet space. The beds are furnished with box springs, comfortable mattress and clean linens; which includes, a mattress pad, top and bottom linens, pillowcases, blanket (if needed) and a bedspread. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. The bedrooms were large enough to allow for easy passage. Report Continued on LIC 809-C BATHROOMS : There are 4 (four) total bathrooms, of which 3 (three) are attached to resident rooms. Restrooms were observed to contain nonskid mats. Grab bars by the showers and toilets were observed in the bathrooms. The water temperature was measured in all 4 (four) bathrooms and measured between 105.3 and 113.2 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range. LPA observed storage space closets in hallway containing clean linens for resident use. GARAGE: At 9:52AM, LPA toured the locked garage. The garage has a washer and dryer, locked cleaning supplies, an additional refrigerator and freezer, an emergency water supply, and an additional pantry for extra food. COMMON AREAS : This includes the living room, dining room, and activity room areas. LPA observed common areas to be clean and properly furnished at the time of the visit. OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard has covered patio areas with patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. All passageways were observed to be clear. There were no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed a locked storage shed in the backyard. LPA observed a latched self-closing side gate, as is required. INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility's infection control practices and the facility's emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Emergency disaster plan is updated annually as required. Emergency disaster drills are conducted quarterly as is required, with the last drill conducted on 05/10/2024. RECORD REVIEW: LPA began record review at 10:05AM. LPA reviewed 5 (five) out of 5 (five) resident files and 3 (three) staff files for documents including, but not limited to: health screening, TB test, staff training records, fingerprint clearance, resident physician's report, needs and service appraisal, and personal rights. All resident and staff files were complete and had no missing documents. MEDICATION REVIEW: Medications for 2 (two) residents were observed. All medications observed were labeled, stored, and properly documented at the time of the visit. The first aid kit was complete. Report Continued on LIC 809-C INTERVIEWS: During today's visit, LPAs interviewed 2 (two) staff and 2 (two) residents. During today's visit, LPA obtained a copy of the facility's liability insurance. Pursuant to Title 22, CA Code of Regulations, the following deficiency was cited (refer to LIC 809-D). Administrator was informed that failure to correct deficiency may result in civil penalties. Exit interview conducted, report issued, and appeal rights provided.