197609597-8-30-2022-31-AS-NRED-CHSNEN-20220830102413

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197609597
Report Date: 08/30/2022
Date Signed: 08/30/2022 10:24:18 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 08/30/2022 10:24 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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME:	BETTER DAYS ASSISTED LIVING		FACILITY NUMBER:	197609597
ADMINISTRATOR:	SEDA KHECHUMYAN		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	19431 ENADIA WAY		TELEPHONE:	(818) 578-3140
CITY:	RESEDA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91335
CAPACITY:	6	CENSUS: 5	DATE:	08/30/2022
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	09:10 AM
MET WITH:	Karine Abrahanyan		TIME COMPLETED:	10:43 AM

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At 9:10 a.m. on 08/30/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with staff and disclosed the reason for the visit. At approximately 9:15 a.m. staff called the Administrator and LPA disclosed the reason over the phone. LPA and staff toured the facility inside and out.

The facility was last visited on 03/14/2022 for a complaint visit. It is a single story building with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, garage, common areas, office area, staff area, and outdoor areas. It has an approved fire clearance for 6 nonambulatory residents, of which 1 may be bedridden. The facility serves residents with dementia. Approved hospice waivers for 2.

LPA observed a resident sitting on the front porch. Ramps leading to the facility were in good repair. Facility postings at the front and in the office included Administrator certificate, facility license, emergency disaster plan, personal rights, ombudsman contacts, confidential complaint contacts, emergency contacts, and COVID precautions. LPA was screened for infectious disease. The screening station contained hand sanitizer, N95 masks, paper towels, digital thermometer, and visitor log. The visitor log tracks name, symptoms, and vaccination status.

The facility has 3 shared bedrooms for residents and 1 staff bedroom. Resident bedrooms contained nightstands, lamps, storage, and beds with adequate bedding. Residents were lying in bed and watching television in Bedroom #1 and Bedroom #2. At approximately 9:25 a.m. the residents reported they are in good health and enjoying their stay. All furnishings were clean and in good condition. 4 out of 4 auditory alarms were on and functioning. The staff bedroom contained two beds and three duffel bags. Walls, floors, ceilings, windows, screens, and blinds were clean and in good repair. The living room contained a television, couch, and a partition which divided another staff area. The staff area contained a bed, table, and chair.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cassandra Harris	TELEPHONE: (818) 596-4342
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicholas Reed	TELEPHONE: (818) 669-8178
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2022

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
CCLD Regional Office, 21731 VENTURA BLVD., STE. 250
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364

FACILITY NAME: BETTER DAYS ASSISTED LIVING	FACILITY NUMBER: 197609597
	VISIT DATE: 08/30/2022

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The facility has 2 bathrooms. The staff bathroom was located towards the rear of the facility. The resident bathroom contained liquid soap, paper towel holder, handwashing instruction sign, trash can with a tight fitting lid, 2 ant traps, grab bars near the toilet and shower, shower chair, and a non-skid mat in the shower. Staff explained that paper towels are provided by staff with each use of the bathroom.

LPA observed an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food in the kitchen and the garage. At 9:31 a.m. LPA measured the refrigerator and freezer temperatures to be 37 and 0 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. Appliances were functional and sanitary. Sharps were locked under the counter, and cleaning solutions were locked under the sink. A laundry area just outside the kitchen contained a functional washer and dryer. Detergents were locked above the appliances. The garage was locked and contained an extra freezer, non-perishable food, oxygen tanks, paper supplies, and extra mattresses. A basketball hoop and patio furniture were in the back yard. All emergency exit paths were free from obstructions. Exit gates were unlocked with inward facing latches. At 9:36 a.m. LPA tested the dual-functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector to be operational. Detectors were hardwired, and LPA heard 3 out of 3 function concurrently. At 9:37 a.m. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher near the kitchen.

During today's inspection, the facility is in compliance with Title 22 regulations. No citations issued.

Exit interview conducted. Copy of report issued.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Cassandra Harris	TELEPHONE: (818) 596-4342
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Nicholas Reed	TELEPHONE: (818) 669-8178
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 08/30/2022

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/30/2022

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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