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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Edward Tapia made an unannounced required annual inspection in this facility. LPA met with Licensee Maria Mendoza and stated the purpose of this visit. Administrator Rodolfo Mendoza arrived during the visit and provided assistance.
The facility is a single level structure and licensed for six non-ambulatory with a hospice waiver for two. This facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly/Hospice.
At about 1:10 PM, LPA Tapia was granted entry after completing the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID 19) screening procedure. For this visit, LPA observed five residents in care and one staff member on duty. LPA noticed Caregiver Elizabeth Caburnay not associated at the facility. Administrator provided LIC 9182 and DOJ criminal background check. LPA was given a copy and will not issue a civil penalty. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility. There were 4 resident rooms, 2 of which are shared rooms. Resident rooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and kept free of tripping hazards. Manual smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and auditory exit alarms were tested to be operational. Bathroom (1) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 121.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Bathroom (2) was observed to be in good repair and provided with grab bars and hot water was measured at 122.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Administrator was made aware of the water temperature regulations. Facility met the minimum two-day supply of perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable food stock requirements, cleaning supplies and sharp items were inaccessible to residents in care. Facility had adequate supplies of personal protective equipment in place. Fire extinguisher was on observed. For the exterior portion, facility had outside furniture in good repair; and grounds were free of tripping hazards. LPA did notice gardening hose was untangled. Administrator immediately removed item so residents could not access it. LPA also noticed a spring for the back door leading to the front of the home needed to be fixed. Administrator immediately fixed spring. Garage is kept locked and used for storage and with two emergency washers and dryers. |