198602265-2-26-2024-28-AS-ALOZ-D2U4BL-20240226175743

Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198602265
Report Date: 02/26/2024
Date Signed: 02/26/2024 05:57:54 PM

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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:	SHADY ACRES GUEST HOME		FACILITY NUMBER:	198602265
ADMINISTRATOR:	WILLIAMS, CHRISTINE		FACILITY TYPE:	735
ADDRESS:	901 N LOS ROBLES AVE		TELEPHONE:	(626) 356-9168
CITY:	PASADENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91104
CAPACITY: 10		CENSUS: 6	DATE:	02/26/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME BEGAN:	02:58 PM
MET WITH:	Assistant Administrator Asenaca Ranitu		TIME COMPLETED:	06:07 PM

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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alberto Lopez conducted an unannounced visit at the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool to evaluate the facility. LPA Lopez met with DSP Lokomere Tinaitao who allowed entry, LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Assistant Administrator Asenaca Ranitu arrived a short time later and assisted with the visit .

The facility is licensed to serve 10 ambulatory developmentally disabled clients aged 18 to 59. Currently, there are 6 (6) clients in placement. three clients are over 60 years of age. All clients residing at this facility receive case management services provided by Frank D Lanterman Regional Center.

During the visit LPA observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies, has an Infection Control Plan and Mitigation Plan. Bathrooms have hand washing signs, soap and paper towels. Per Facility Administrator all staff also have the COVID-19 vaccines including boosters. Facility Administrator is adhering to infection control requirements.

Refer to LIC 809C for continuation of report.

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Hicks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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

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Created By: Alberto Lopez On 02/26/2024 at 05:13 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: SHADY ACRES GUEST HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 198602265
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type A

Section Cited

CCR

80088(e)(1)

Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies

(e) Faucets used by clients for personal care such as shaving and grooming shall deliver hot water. (1) Hot water temperature controls shall be maintained to automatically regulate temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by clients to attain a hot water temperature of not less than 105 degrees F (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees F (48.8 degrees C). This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Water temperature measured 118.0 to 120.05 degrees Which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 02/27/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will adjust water and send proof to LPA by POC date **WATER TEMPERATURE WAS ADJUSTED DURING VISIT, NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED**

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Lisa Hicks

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Alberto Lopez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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Created By: Alberto Lopez On 02/26/2024 at 05:13 PM

Link to Parent Document Below:

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

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

FACILITY NAME: SHADY ACRES GUEST HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 198602265
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:	VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)

Type B

Section Cited

CCR

80088(b)

Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment, and Supplies

(b) All window screens shall be in good repair and be free of insects, dirt and other debris. This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4	Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Two window screens are in need of repair or replacement which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
	POC Due Date: 04/02/2024
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4	Licensee will repair or replace screens and send proof to LPA by POC date.

Section Cited


	Deficient Practice Statement
1 2 3 4
	POC Due Date:
	Plan of Correction
1 2 3 4

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME:

Lisa Hicks

LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:

Alberto Lopez

LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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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: SHADY ACRES GUEST HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 198602265
	VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024

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Operational Requirements: Fire Drills are conducted every three months; the last fire drill was conducted on 02/09/2024. Emergency Disaster/ Earthquake Drills are conducted every quarter and the last one was conducted on 02/13/2023. Facility staff conducts drills every two months.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety:
The home is located in a residential area, the two-story facility includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 5 client bedrooms, 2 restrooms, an unattached garage and indoor/outdoor activity areas. LPA observed appropriate furniture, lighting fixtures, personal storage space as required, all beds have adequate amount of linen and mattresses, and box springs are in good repair. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. Toilets and water faucets worked properly. Bathroom sinks and showers were free of mold/mildew. LPA observed that sufficient toiletries accessible to clients. Water temperature measured between 118..5 – 120.5 degrees F which is not within range of 105.0 – 120 Degrees F. Facility temperature was within required range. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished. First aid kit is fully stocked with manual, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in compliance and operational. No firearms are stored at facility and no bodies of water present. Medications are stored, locked and inaccessible to clients. Hazardous toxins and/or items are inaccessible to clients, fire extinguisher(s) are fully charged. Exit, walkways and/or passageways, front yard is free of debris and back yard are not free of debris and/or hazards. Exits were marked with signs. Notifications and postings were observed which included personal rights, visitor policy, complaint procedures, menu, and emergency disaster plan.

Staffing: There is sufficient staffing at the facility. 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 reviewed staff files for Facility Administrator, and S1-S2. Staff have current CPR/first aid training and sufficient on-going training that meets the annual requirement. Staff have their Health Screening and Tuberculosis Screening on file. Staff are also trained on Abuse Reporting. Administrator Certificate expired on 12/13/2024

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SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Hicks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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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: SHADY ACRES GUEST HOME	FACILITY NUMBER: 198602265
	VISIT DATE: 02/26/2024

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Client Rights-Information: Client personal rights and House Rules are posted. Per Facility Administrator, facility provides wi-fi services for facility clients.

Client Records-Incident Reports: LPA reviewed Client files for C1 through C6. Client files are maintained at the facility and have the following documents in their files - Admission Agreements, Identification & Emergency Information, Physician's Report (including T.B and Ambulatory Status), Consent for Medical Treatment, Appraisal Needs and Services Plan, Functional Capabilities Assessment, Mental Health Intake Assessment, special Incident Reports, Client Personal Property and Clients Personal Rights and current IPPs.

Food Service: The facility has sufficient food supplies of 2-day perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable items. The food is properly stored in the refrigerator which is clean and well-maintained. There are no clients with special diets residing at this facility. Kitchen is kept clean and free from rodents and other bugs/ insects. Plates, cups and utensils are kept cleaned and stored properly.

Health Related Services: The medications are centrally stored and in their original containers. LPA reviewed medication for C1-C4. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. Medications are administered as prescribed by the Physician. Medications are bubble packed and delivered monthly.

Incidental Medical Services: Per Facility Administrator, there are no clients at this home with incidental medical services or restricted health condition.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan but needs updating.

Emergency Intervention: Not Applicable.

Deficiencies noted. Technical advisory also provided. Exit interview and a copy of this report, 809D and appeal rights was provided to Assistant Administrator Asenaca Ranitu

SUPERVISORS NAME: Lisa Hicks
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Alberto Lopez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/26/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/26/2024

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