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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197606283
Report Date: 05/11/2024
Date Signed: 05/11/2024 11:33:53 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 05/11/2024 11:33 AM - 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:	ST. JUDES HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY II		FACILITY NUMBER:	197606283
ADMINISTRATOR:	MARY ANN MCGEE		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	4944 BUFFINGTON ROAD		TELEPHONE:	(909) 936-5424
CITY:	EL MONTE	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91732
CAPACITY:	6	CENSUS: 6	DATE:	05/11/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	08:13 AM
MET WITH:	Rowena Alcabedos - Caregiver		TIME COMPLETED:	11:47 AM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Rowena Alcabedos (caregiver) and Virgie Vincente (house manager of sister facility) who assisted with the visit. The purpose for today’s visit was explained. The facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory residents, one of which may be bedridden (in room #4), and hospice for one. The facility currently has 6 residents (3 ambulatory, 2 non-ambulatory, 1 bedridden and 1 hospice).

The facility is a single-story home located in El Monte, Ca. A tour of the facility includes: living room, dining area, kitchen, 4 bedrooms (3 client and 1 staff), 2 bathrooms (1 client and 1 staff), laundry area, and patio area The lot this facility is in has 3 facilities total, this facility is in the middle.

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

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and gloves while assisting residents’ medications. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan maintained at the facility.
Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan and facility maintains the required liability insurance.
Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. The yard/patio areas are free of debris/hazards and the outdoor and passageways are free of obstruction. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available for clients. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees F. All storage areas for cleaning solutions, toxins, knives, and hazardous items are kept in a locked and are inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. There fire extinguisher was observed and is fully charged. Last fire/disaster/earthquake drill was conducted on 4/8/2024. (Continued on 809-C)

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: David Sicairos	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3982
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tena Herrera	TELEPHONE: 323-980-4633
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2024

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: ST. JUDES HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY II	FACILITY NUMBER: 197606283
	VISIT DATE: 05/11/2024

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Staffing: There appears to be sufficient staffing at all times in the facility. With night staff that is trained and able to assist in care and supervision of the residents in the case of an emergency.
Personnel Records-Training: Staff has criminal record clearance, current First-Aid/CPR/AED training along with training in postural supports, medication assistance, dementia and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 4 staff files with no issues observed. Administrator Antoinette Corsentino certificate expires on 9/18/25.
Resident Records-Incident Reports: Resident files are kept in a secure location and have the following documents in their files - Pre-admission appraisal/Appraisal Needs & Services Plan, Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information and current Physician's Report. LPA reviewed 6 Resident Files with no issues observed.
Residents Rights-Information: Residents are provided with telephone and internet at the facility. The facility has the following posters posted: Residents Rights, Complaint Poster, and Ombudsman.
Planned Activities: Facility provides scheduled activities and have a variety of activities to choose from within the facility. There is an outdoor activity area available for the residents.
Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables.
Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a closet and are in their original containers. LPA reviewed 6 residents’ medications and there were no issues observed.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites.
Residents with Special Health Needs: There is one bedridden resident and facility maintains an approved fire clearance for one bedridden resident..

Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and California Health and Safety Code, there were no deficiencies observed during the visit.

Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to Virgie Vincente.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: David Sicairos	TELEPHONE: (323) 981-3982
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Tena Herrera	TELEPHONE: 323-980-4633
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 05/11/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 05/11/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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