Routine inspection·October 21, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Martha Arroyo conducted an unannounced visit to 9 West Sidlee LLC to conduct a Required 1-Year Annual Inspection with focus on Infection Control at 9:30 a.m. This will be the first Annual from their Pre-Licensing visit on 9/28/2021. The LPA was greeted and screened at the door by Administrator, Raymund Cesar and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview. At 9:40 a.m., the LPA began the physical plant tour of 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: Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of seven (7) days perishable and two (2) days non-perishable food. The LPA observed one (1) designated drawer in the kitchen where knives and sharps are locked and inaccessible to residents. Medications were observed locked in a cabinet adjacent to the kitchen. BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the resident rooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, furnishings, and sufficient lighting. Auditory alarms were tested and functioning in all residents rooms at the time of visit. RESTROOMS: Resident restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Restrooms are sufficiently stocked with hand liquid soap and paper towels. Between 9:42 a.m., and 9:47 a.m., three (3) resident bathrooms were measured for hot water and were in compliance measuring between 105- and 120-degrees Fahrenheit. …Report Continued on LIC 809C... …Report Continued from LIC 809... GARAGE AND GROUNDS : The garage is locked and inaccessible to residents. The LPA observed one (1) additional refrigerator stocked at the time of visit. Cleaning supplies and chemicals were observed in a locked cabinet by the laundry room. There is a covered patio area with patio furniture including a table and chairs for resident use. Facility has one (1) fence gate that self-latches with clear passageways for emergency exit use. No large bodies of water accessible 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 LPA observed three (3) residents at the dining table at the time of visit. Fire extinguisher was observed and charged on 6/07/2022. 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, symptoms of COVID-19, and CDSS PINS. 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. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. All staff are fully vaccinated and boosted. No identified staffing concerns. The facility is in compliance regarding the requirements for indoor and outdoor visitation. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. Exit interview conducted. No citations issued. Report was reviewed with Administrator and a copy was provided via email.