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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 11:37 a.m.When the LPA arrived, there was two staff and four clients present. The LPA was greeted by Caregiver Ana Marie Leyva and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Ann-Hazel Lopez shortly arrived.
At 11:45am the LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with caregiver Ana Marie Leyva. The following was noted: Facility is a single story residence that consists of five (5) resident bedrooms and four (4) bathrooms. There is one (1) additional bedroom for staff use. LPA observed (2) fully charged fire extinguishers purchased in October of 2022. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector were tested and functioned properly during time of visit. LPA observed all required postings in the living area. The facility serves residents with dementia, the auditory alarms on the exit doors were tested and functioned properly at the time of visit.
Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean 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; Sharp objects are stored in a locked cabinet to the left of the dishwasher.
Bedrooms: The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with at least one chair, 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.
Bathrooms: LPA observed all bathrooms were clean, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. The LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mats in all bathrooms. Residents have sufficient amounts of supplies for personal hygiene. The hot water was measured in the communal bathroom during physical plant tour. Hot water measured 115.2 degrees Fahrenheit, within the required limit of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. |