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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Palm Care Home, Adult Residential Facility to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Administrator Carmen Cuellar, who granted LPA entry. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA informed that the four, (4) residents in care are on an outing at the time of the visit.
The facility is an Adult Residential Facility (ARF) licensed and approved for 6 ambulatory residents. The facility maintains a partnership with the Inland Regional Center, (IRC). LPA was accompanied by Facility Administrator to conduct a general overall inspection, which included, but was not limited to, the following:
Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. LPA inspected client bedrooms. Each resident room was equipped with all required furniture such as: mattresses with appropriate linens, night stands, adequate storage space, and lighting. LPA inspected the resident bathroom and found it was orderly with operational appliances. The bathroom was equipped with adequate hand hygiene and paper supplies for residents in care. LPA observed sufficient furniture for seating and lighting throughout the facility. The hot water temperature tested and found within regulatory limits. The facility is equipped with operational smoke/fire detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire extinguishers located in the facility were last inspected November 2023. Posters such as personal rights, the Community Care Licensing Complaint poster, and the disaster plan were posted in a prominent area and kept in a binder. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept in the kitchen secure and inaccessible to residents in care. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files; also secure. Medications are kept secure in the kitchen inside medication closet secure and also inaccessible to residents in care.
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