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25 | On January 31, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Venus Mixson arrived to the Facility unannounced in order to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA Mixson met with the Administrator, introduced herself, and stated the purpose of the visit. The File review was conducted in the office and additional forms were requested and reviewed on site.
LPA Mixson toured the facility, along with the Administrator, and inspected the inside and outside of the facility. The facility is a single story building located at 13660 Mountain View Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92240. The facility phone number is (760) 671-7820 and it is operable.
Physical Plant: The physical plant, is in good condition, neat, and orderly. Outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction at the time of this visit. The Facility activity rooms have the required furniture; such as tables, chairs, storage space, and sufficient lighting. The building temperatures throughout was per regulations. The activity rooms are equipped with the required items, per Title 22. The hot water temperature was tested in several of the restrooms, in which they each tested within the range required for regulations, and logged. The restrooms were equipped with liquid soap and paper towels. The facility had activity schedules posted and available for review. The facility has emergency food and water. LPA Mixson inspected the common areas, and the fire extinguisher was in the green and the Facility recently had fire inspection in April 2023. Carbon monoxide alarms, along with smoke detectors were observed. There was a locked and centralized storage area for medications. Medications are contained in bubble packs, and had at least a 30 day supply. The Facility had a designated area for resident and staff files, and it was locked. Emergency disaster plans, personal rights, and complaint procedures were posted in a prominent area. There was adequate seating in the common areas and sufficient space for activities. LPA Mixson observed monthly activity calendars. LPA Mixson reviewed staff and resident files, and conducted staff and resident interviews. Several of the residents were busy with medications, meals, and activities. There were no regulation violations observed during todays visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Heather Scott. |