According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of thirty (30) residents. During today’s inspection, there were a total of twenty nine (29) residents in care. The facility is licensed to serve 30 residents, ages 60 years and over, all of whom may be non-ambulatory and five (5) of whom may be bedridden. A hospice waiver for eight (8) residents has been approved. The facility currently has six (6) resident receiving hospice care.

LPA, accompanied by licensee’s staff, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was 71 degrees F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Kitchen sink was 113 degrees F, Bathroom #1 sink was 113 degrees F, and Bathroom #2 sink was 113 degrees F.

Refrigerator temperature was 40 F and freezer temperature was -2 F. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas.

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No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the licensee's staff, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility.

LPAs interviewed multiple staff and clients. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. The interviews did not raise any significant licensing concerns. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. Licensee's staff also presented proof of current/active business liability insurance and surety bond.

No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection.

An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Genoveva Guerrero, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.