Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Smith arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:30 a.m. This annual had a specific emphasis on infection control practices and procedures. The LPA met with Administrator Evelina Papazyan and explained the reason for the visit.
The LPA 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.
KITCHEN: Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. The dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition.
BEDROOMS: The LPAs observed randomly selected resident rooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, furnishings and sufficient lighting.
RESTROOMS: Resident restrooms are clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. Bathrooms are sufficiently stocked with hand liquid soap and paper towels.
COMMON SPACES: Common areas include the dining room, activity room, library, theater room, and patio. In the common areas, walls, flooring and furniture were checked for cleanliness and good condition. The fire extinguisher in the hallways were fully charged and was last serviced 3/2021. Required postings were observed throughout the common hallways.
The facility has a courtyard equipped with furniture for resident use. There is a fountain, yet it is drained of water. No additional bodies of water noted. There are laundry areas throughout the facility for resident use.
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