Routine inspection·October 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Martha Arroyo and Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by the front desk receptionist and explained the reason for the visit. The Executive Director, Mark Cortes arrived shortly after. Entrance interview. The LPAs along with the Executive Director, toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was observed: KITCHEN: The LPAs inspected the kitchen/food service area at 10:15 a.m. Knives are stored and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas were observed to be clean and in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. LPAs observed required postings throughout the common space. Stairwells were observed to have emergency evacuation chairs. LPAs observed fireplaces in the first floor dining area, library/reading room, the Bistro, and the formal sitting room, all were observed to be adequately screened at the time of the visit. There were no obstructions and/or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout the facility. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809... BEDROOMS: The LPAs observed two (2) random resident bedrooms in memory care and seven (7) random resident bedrooms in assisted living. All resident bedrooms were furnished appropriately and had sufficient lighting. RESTROOMS: The LPAs observed nine (9) random resident restrooms during the inspection. All resident restrooms appeared clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. Starting at 10:24 a.m., the hot water temperature was measured in seven (7) random assisted living bathrooms and two (2) random memory care bathrooms, and the temperature measured between 110.4 – 114.6 degrees Fahrenheit. RECORDS: LPA’s reviewed Resident Records at 11:45 a.m. and Personnel Records at 1:00 p.m. Eight (8) resident files were reviewed for, but not limited to, the following: signed admission agreements, current medical assessments with TB results, LIC627(c) Consent for Treatment form, and current needs and services plan. All records were in order. Eight (8) personnel files and the current Executive Director’s file were reviewed for, but not limited to: personnel records, health assessments, criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR training, and the appropriate training. All records were in order. LPAs conducted interviews with five (5) staff and three (3) residents during the inspection. MEDICATIONS: Medications review in Memory Care began at approximately 12:25 p.m. and medications review in Assisted Living began at approximately 1:50 p.m. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents in care. PRNs have physicians order on file. Medication appeared to be given as prescribed at the time of the visit. Report Continued on LIC 809C... Report Continued from LIC 809C... INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today's visit, LPAs reviewed the facility's infection control policy as well as the emergency disaster plan. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Several fire extinguisher are located throughout the facility and were observed to be fully charged and last serviced 12/17/2023. Emergency disaster drills conducted quarterly as per regulation; the last fire drill was conducted on 10/10/2024. No citations issued at this time. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued.