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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruth Wallace conducted a Required 1 year Annual Inspection Visit. LPA also met with Executive Director and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. LPA was allowed entry into the facility that is licensed to serve a total capacity of 499 residents. The facility has 218 residents in Independent Living, 52 in Assisted Living and 27 currently in memory care. The facility has submitted and is following their Mitigation Plan and the focus of this evaluation was on infection control procedures and processes. Administrator Certificate - Dawn Shimel expires 1/23/2023.
LPA toured the facility including but not limited to apartments, bathrooms, kitchen, dining room areas, common area and courtyards. All outdoor and indoor passageways observed were kept free of obstructions. A comfortable temperature throughout the facility is maintained at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in apartments are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. There is a minimum of 7-day supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Fire extinguishers were last serviced 3/24/2022 and are in compliance. A Fire Department inspection was completed on 12/17/20 and the facility passed the inspection. The inspection included tests on the alarms on egress doors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and alarm system. Emergency Disaster Plan was posted. Hot water temperature was measured at 114.2 F degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathroom sink, which is within the required range of 105 to 120 degrees.
LPA observed centrally stored medications locked inside the medication room. LPA with the assistance of facility Medication Technician reviewed and compared resident medication vs. resident medication logs. LPA reviewed 8 resident and 4 staff files, including criminal record clearances.
All staff today are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. First aid kit was checked and is complete. LPA was able to verify last documented fire drill was on 5/12/2022.
LPA received updated copies of the following documents: LIC 308 Designation of Facility Responsibility and current copy of Liability Insurance.
Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Division 6, Chapter 8 and Health and Safety Code, No deficiencies were observed. Exit interview held with office coordinator and a report given at the conclusion of the inspection. |