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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198603384
Report Date: 12/16/2024
Date Signed: 12/18/2024 08:53:38 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 12/18/2024 08:53 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
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME:	PASADENA HIGHLANDS		FACILITY NUMBER:	198603384
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	KAY CANO		FACILITY TYPE:	740
ADDRESS:	1575 E WASHINGTON BLVD		TELEPHONE:	(801) 815-0808
CITY:	PASADENA	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	91104
CAPACITY: 245		CENSUS: 198	DATE:	12/16/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:	Required - 1 Year	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	08:53 AM
MET WITH:	Kay Cano, Administrator		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	03:08 PM

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25	Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) S Vaid conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Adrienne Hurd (Executive Assistance) and John Arbona (Maintenance Director) who assisted with the tour, and explained the purpose for today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve 245 non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and over, of which 30 may be bedridden on 1st and 2nd floors, there is an approved delayed egress and hospice waiver for 30. There are currently 30 residents on hospice. The Facility is an 8-floor building located in Pasadena, CA. A tour of the facility included: 1st floor has a large dining room, common area, kitchen, salon, theater, fitness room, medication room, linen room, laundry room, trash room, club room, multipurpose room, billiard room, staff office, an elevator and public restrooms. The garden area has covered seating areas, walk around path and activities areas for the residents, a permanent garden is overseen by the residents. 2nd floor has lobby area 24 (twenty-four) rooms with bath, laundry room, employee break room, medication room, lobby, and staff office.3rd floor houses the memory care residents, 1-2 residents per rooms. Dining room, activity room, laundry room. Egress alarms on three doors exiting the floor to the stairwell and each stairwell has evacuation chairs. 4th, 5th and 6th floor houses the assisted living for residents, multi-purpose room for dining and activities. Puzzles, game room and poker room for the residents. Floors 7th and 8th : house the independent living residents, laundry room and lounge area (on each floor), and a library on the 7th floor. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following: Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and cleaning/disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan. Con't 809C......

SUPERVISORS NAME: Fernando Fierros
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sanjay Vaid
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PASADENA HIGHLANDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198603384
	VISIT DATE: 12/16/2024

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Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan, Dementia Plan and training, and facility maintains the required liability insurance.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, 12 residents’ bedrooms were checked and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably was available. There are smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and an emergency sprinkler system throughout the facility that are operable and in compliance. The fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and are fully charged. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available. The hot water temperature was tested daily throughout the facility resident private restrooms and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. There is a shaded patio and garden area for residents.

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 have criminal record clearance, current First-Aid training along with training in postural supports, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, medication assistance, and other ongoing training are documented in personnel files. LPA reviewed 5 staff files with no issues observed. Administrator Kay Cano certificate expires on 1/16/26.

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 8 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 near the resident mail room.

Planned Activities: Facility provides scheduled activities with a monthly calendar. There is an outdoor activity area available for the residents.
Con't 809C.......

SUPERVISORS NAME: Fernando Fierros
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sanjay Vaid
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2024

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
MONTEREY PARK ASC, 1000 CORPORATE CNTR DR. ST 500
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: PASADENA HIGHLANDS	FACILITY NUMBER: 198603384
	VISIT DATE: 12/16/2024

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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. Dining staff uses emenu (electronic menu) to track residents’ meals, and special/ modified diets.

Incidental Medical & Dental: Medication is properly labeled and are centrally stored in a Medication Room and are in their original containers.

Disaster Preparedness: The facility has an Emergency Disaster Plan with contact numbers and at least 2 relocation sites. Fire and disaster drills are conducted monthly by third party company.

Residents with Special Health Needs: Facility has recommended documents on residents with home health services and have ongoing communication with home health agencies. Facility admits residents with dementia and staff have all required training documented within personnel files. There are currently no bedridden residents at the facility. LPA observed 8 rooms that have oxygen with the required signs posted.

Residents files are well organized and information is easily available.

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 Kay Cano.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Fernando Fierros
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Sanjay Vaid
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:	DATE: 12/16/2024

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

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/16/2024

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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