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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

VARENITA OF SIMI VALLEYLicense 567610007
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Balisi conducted a Pre-licensing visit to the above facility. LPA met with Executive Director Margie Veis and explained the reason for the visit. At 10:30am, LPA conducted physical plant along with Administrator and Maintenance Director Victor Ruelas LPA inspected facility for Fire Safety, Personal Accommodations and Services, and Food Service. Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors appeared to function properly during time of visit. Facility is a 2 story residence and consists of a total of (102) apartments. Fire clearance was approved for all rooms for non- ambulatory residents and All rooms are approved for bedridden use, but maximum capacity shall be limited to (10). Fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and appeared to be fully charged , Ruelas stated they are due for thier annual service next month. During physical plant tour LPA observed the required postings throughout the facility. Kitchen: The kitchen was observed to be only accessible to staff. The kitchen appeared to be clean at this time and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; properly stored. Emergency food supply was observed to be stored in a storage closet across the hall from the kitchen. LPA observed emergency food supply to be sufficient at this time. Dining furniture in dining room area appeared to be clean and sufficient at this time. Common Areas : These included Bistro, Painting areas, Gym, dining areas and multiple activity areas on 2 nd floor, The common areas were checked for cleanliness and furniture was checked for functionality during time of visit. Planned activities and games were on display on tables set up in each activity area. PPE was observed to be stored in storage closet near movie theater room. LPA observed PPE supply to be sufficient at this time. C ontinued from 809 Bedrooms: LPA inspected (10) randomly chosen rooms during physical plant. The resident bedrooms were observed to be properly furnished with a bed, night stand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Each bedroom had a private bathroom, LPA observed each bathroom to be clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. LPA observed all resident bathrooms to have grab bars and non-slip material in showers The hot water was measured in each bathroom inspected between 107 - 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Memory Care: LPA inspected (3) randomly chose rooms during physical plant. The resident bedrooms were observed to be properly furnished with a bed, night stand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets. Each bedroom had a private bathroom. LPA observed each bathroom to be clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. LPA observed all resident bathrooms to have grab bars, non-slip material in showers and locked cabinets. The hot water was measured between 106 - 113 degrees Fahrenheit. There was an enclosed outdoor courtyard for memory care residents to use. Each door in the courtyard led back into Memory care wing. Laundry room for the facility was located in locked room across from memory care. There are also washer and dryers in each apartment. Margie stated that residents laundry will be completed by staff in each resident's room. Outdoor Area: There was a shaded outdoor courtyard across from the main entrance of the facility with sufficient room for activities. LPA observed sufficient furniture designated for outdoor use. LPA observed laundry area next to memory care wing. Comp III was completed in conjunction with the visit. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6, facility observed to be compliant with regulation. No corrections needed at this time. A copy of this report will be forwarded to the application specialist with LPA's recommendation for licensure. An exit interview was conducted with Executive Director and a hard copy was provided via email.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 20, 2022 inspection of VARENITA OF SIMI VALLEY?

This was an other inspection of VARENITA OF SIMI VALLEY on January 20, 2022. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to VARENITA OF SIMI VALLEY on January 20, 2022?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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