191502342-10-15-2024-28-AS-KRAZ-DA3SN8-20241015140108

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 191502342
Report Date: 10/15/2024
Date Signed: 10/15/2024 02:01:27 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 10/15/2024 02:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	WESTERN ASSEMBLIES HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	191502342
ADMINISTRATOR:	LYNN HUGHES		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	350 BERKELEY AVENUE		TELEPHONE:	(909) 626-3711
CITY:	CLAREMONT	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91711
CAPACITY:	36	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	10/15/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:49 AM
MET WITH:	Administrator Lynn Hughes		TIME COMPLETED:	02:30 PM

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Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Ramirez and Luis De Leon conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit on 10/15/2024 and was greeted by Administrator Lynn Hughes. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a residential street and is a single store dwelling.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Physical Plant and Environment safety: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to residents, were observed to be inaccessible to residents. LPAs observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways. LPAs inspected eight (8) resident rooms. All resident bedrooms contained required furniture, linens and lighting. Water temperatures in all grooming and bathing areas were measured to be with 105 – 120 degrees F. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed no-slip mat in showers. Shared shower/bathroom was observed to be wheelchair accessible. Facility has video surveillance inside common areas and outside perimeter of the facility.

Food Service: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient supply of nonperishables for one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days in the facility kitchen area. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored away from food supplies. Freezers and refrigerators were observed to be clean and within temperatures of 0-degree F (-17.7 degree C), and refrigerators with maximum temperature of 40-degree F. (4 degree C).

Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed board games, magazines, and other activities for residents. The facility employs an activities director part-time.

Residents Rights-Information: LPA Ramirez observed the following postings in common areas throughout the facility: Complaint Poster (PUB 475), personal rights, and nondiscrimination notice. LPA Ramirez observed facility land line.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place. Last documented emergency drills were conducted on 09/26/2024. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility.

See 809-C

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tony Vasallo	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3977
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kimberly Ramirez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3970
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
GREATER LA AC/SC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: WESTERN ASSEMBLIES HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 191502342
	VISIT DATE: 10/15/2024

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Residents with Special Needs: No large bodies of water were observed LPA Ramirez observed signs posted indicating “No smoking - Oxygen in Use” in various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed several oxygen tanks in resident rooms secured in stands. Knives, sharps or other items that could pose a danger to residents with dementia, were observed to be inaccessible. Auditory devices were observed to be in working order.

Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored and in bubble packs and/or original containers. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. The facility provides incidental medical services.

Staffing: Administrator Certificate for Lynn Hughes expires 11/16/2025. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility.

Personnel Records Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA Ramirez observed required annual training, CPR and First Aid for four (4) out of the four (4) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for four (4) out of the four (4) personnel records reviewed.

Infection Control: There are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place.

Operational Requirements: The fire clearance is approved for thirty-six (36) non-ambulatory. This facility may retain no more than two (2) hospice residents. There were two (2) residents under hospice care during inspection.

Resident Records/Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Resident files for five (5) residents in care. Resident files are maintained at the facility. Admission Agreement, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Consent for Medical Treatment, Preplacement Appraisal Information, Resident Pre-Appraisal, Care Plan/Appraisal/Needs and Services Plan, Resident Rights were observed.

No deficiencies were observed during visit. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was provided.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Tony Vasallo	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3977
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kimberly Ramirez	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3970
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 10/15/2024

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/15/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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