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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) L. Padgett arrived unannounced to conduct the Annual inspection and Health and Safety check. LPA met with Phylicia Smith, Director (D) and explained the purpose of the visit. Facility was toured with Staff member from Accounts Payable.
During this visit, LPA toured the two Assisted Living buildings at this facility. Resident rooms contained required furnishings and lighting. Director explained that shower tile is non skid, that is the reason for absence of Non-skid mats. LPA tested the hot water in two resident rooms; temperature measured 110.2 and 112.6 degrees F. Resident hygiene supplies were properly stored and available. The kitchen was toured observed in good repair with necessary items and appliances and sharps/knives were properly stored. LPA observed required food supply and paper products. Kitchen Supervisor (KS) explained that fresh food is delivered every Friday. At 9:10am LPA observed the ice machine in the kitchen to have some grime on an interior part. KS explained that the ice machine is cleaned once a month. KS called maintenance and the machine was cleaned during LPA’s visit. Since issue was corrected during visit, no deficiency will be cited.
Medications are centrally stored and locked in medication room; there is one in each building. Facility has designated visitation areas available inside and out. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the facility including outdoors. First aid supplies are located in the medication room and found to contain required items.
Fire Extinguishers are located throughout the facility and were serviced in August 2023. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors are to be tested weekly, batteries are changed every 6 months. Smoke Alarms and sprinklers are checked annually with Jorgensen fire safety company, last inspection was 4/13/2023. LPA conducted resident and staff file reviews and interviews. During staff interview LPA was made aware of a bedridden resident in this facility. Currently this facility does not have fire clearance for bedridden residents. LPA reviewed that resident’s current LIC 602A in which the bedridden status has been documented by the resident’s physician.
Deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations on the attached LIC 809-D. |