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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Castro conducted an unannounced required annual inspection using the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tool. LPA was greeted by Jason Desamero, Caregiver who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Administrators Toby Micclat arrived thereafter.
The facility’s fire clearance is approved for six (6) residents age 60 and over, including up to four (4) non-ambulatory residents, of whom one (1) may be bedridden. The facility also holds a hospice waiver for six (6) residents.
At the time of inspection, two (2) residents were under hospice care.
Facility Tour & Observations:
Personal Rights postings (LIC 613C and Ombudsman), Complaint Poster (PUB 475), and nondiscrimination notice were observed in a common area. Residents had access to personal space, privacy, and adequate storage. No firearms/weapons were present.
Physical Plant
The facility is located in a residential neighborhood and is a single-story home consisting of five (5) resident bedrooms, one (1) caregiver bedroom, three (3) bathrooms, including one private caregiver bathroom, a living room, family room, kitchen, dining area, attached garage, front yard, and backyard.
All bedrooms observed contained the required furnishings, including a bed, mattress, linens, dresser, chair, and adequate lighting. LPA observed that sharps, cleaning supplies, and other toxic substances were inaccessible to residents. Sharps were stored in a kitchen drawer and cleaning supplies were secured in the locked laundry room.
Bathrooms were observed to be clean and equipped with required grab bars near showers and toilets, as well as non-skid mats. Hot water temperature was observed outside the required regulatory range of 105°–120°F.
Extra linens and towels were available and stored in hallway and restroom cabinets. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operational. Fire extinguishers were observed and available. (continued on 809C)
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