Routine inspection·January 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Dulek arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 08:50AM. LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Margarita Colon. Entrance interview conducted. Beginning at 10:17AM, the LPA, along with Licensee/Administrator 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 is fully charged and purchased on 12/11/2023 . Carbon Monoxide detector was tested at 12:24PM, smoke detectors were tested at 12:25PM and all were functional at the time of the visit. No fire clearance concerns were observed. KITCHEN : The LPA observed the kitchen to be clean. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of seven (7) days non-perishable and two (2) days perishable food. Cleaning supplies and sharps are located in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. COMMON AREAS : This includes the living room, family room, and dining room areas. LPA observed common area to be clean and properly furnished at the time of the visit. An adequately screened fireplace was noted in the living room. Exit doors contain alarms and were functional at the time of the visit. BATHROOMS : There are two (2) bathrooms for resident use. Both are designated for shared resident use. Restrooms were observed to be equipped with nonskid surfaces and contain nonskid mats. Grab bars were observed in the bathrooms. The water temperature was measured in one shared resident bathroom and Report Continued on LIC 809-C initially measured at 100.8 degrees Fahrenheit; water heater temperature was adjusted during the visit. BEDROOMS : There are five (5) total bedrooms in the facility; 1 (one) is designated as a shared room and 4 (four) are designated as private resident rooms. All resident rooms were observed to be furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. GARAGE : Garage was observed locked and contained laundry area, extra food, PPE and incontinence supplies, and emergency food and water. OUTDOOR SPACE: The backyard has a covered patio area 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. RECORD REVIEW: Began at 09:00AM. Staff and resident records were reviewed 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 3 (three) resident files observed were in compliance with regulation. 2 (two) staff files were reviewed; 1 (one) staff file had an incomplete fingerprint background clearance, but a printed clearance letter issued. Licensee is working with LPA & Guardian to ensure additional background clearance is completed timely. 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 drills are conducted quarterly, with the last drill conducted on 12/02/2023. Emergency disaster plan was observed to be complete and updated annually, as required. MEDICATION REVIEW: Medications for 2 (two) residents were observed. All medications observed were labeled, stored, and properly documented at the time of the visit. INTERVIEWS: During today's visit, LPA interviewed 1 (one) staff and 1 (one) resident. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted. A copy of today's report was provided.