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25 | On 8/8/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. inspection for this facility and was greeted by Caregiver Staff, Joy Bautista. Wellness Director, Catherine Villegas was contacted and arrived later in the visit. The facility currently provides care for 34 residents, 2 of which are receiving hospice services and some of which with a diagnosis of dementia.
LPA continued with a tour of the facility with staff, facility found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguishers located on each floor were found to be last charged on 6/6/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are interconnected. Fire Safety Inspection was completed on 7/23/2024 indicating all fire safety devices and systems to be in order.
There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations, with food stored in the kitchen refrigerator found to have appropriate coverings, sufficient for residents in care. Facility allows residents to choose meals on various preferences while also ensuring proper dietary restrictions are followed. Cleaning supplies and other toxins are safely stored in locked closets throughout each floor, all of which were secured upon inspection. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings and bedding items.
Residents that were awake during the inspection were observed interacting with staff in the common areas, or in their bedroom resting. In addition, there is large outdoor backyard space for resident use. The facility encourages regular family visits and utilizes a wide variety of activities. The Activities Director and caregiver staff were observed engaging continuously with residents, offering activities based on individualized preferences and abilities. LPA found that the engagement is very well practiced with activity calendars developed on a monthly. Residents were observed to have a positive relationship with staff.
Continued onto LIC809-C |