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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 435201198
Report Date: 10/03/2024
Date Signed: 10/03/2024 03:31:24 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CENTRAL COAST CR/RES, 2580 N. FIRST STREET, STE. 350
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME:SUNFLOWER CARE HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
435201198
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:
VICTORIA REGALAFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:631 TORRINGTON DRIVETELEPHONE:
(408) 733-6171
CITY:SUNNYVALESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
94087
CAPACITY: 7CENSUS: 6DATE:
10/03/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 1 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:30 PM
MET WITH:Victoria Regala, AdministratorTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On October 2, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kiran Jain arrived at the facility at 12:30 PM to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Victoria Regala, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit.

LPA toured the physical plant in the presence of the Administrator. The facility was observed to be clean, in good repair, and maintained at a comfortable temperature with adequate lighting. During the tour, two staff and six residents were present. The residents were observed eating lunch on the outside deck, sitting in the living room, and watching TV. The facility sketch includes 5 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 staff room, a living room, a kitchen with dining, a laundry area, a garage, and 7 exit doors for access to the exterior area of the facility. No tripping hazards were observed.

At 12:45 PM, LPA observed a private caregiver (PC1) present at the facility. PC1 is hired by the resident (R1)'s responsible party. PC1 didn't have fingerprint clearance and was not associated with the facility, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

At 12:56 PM, LPA inspected all residents’ bedrooms (4 private and 1 shared) and observed them to be clean with sufficient furniture and operational light fixtures. The auditory alarms were operational on all exit doors. The bathrooms were observed to be clean and contained non-skid mats, grab bars, trash cans, liquid soap, and paper towels. The bath area had a shower curtain and a shower chair. The bathroom faucet hot water temperature was measured at 118.2°F.

At 1:12 PM, LPA inspected the kitchen and observed it to be clean. Toxins, cleaning supplies, and sharp objects were stored/locked properly and inaccessible to residents. The facility had an adequate stock of food items, including 7 days of non-perishables and 2 days of perishables. No expired food items were observed.

At 1:23 PM, LPA inspected the garage and observed two staff units constructed in the garage. The facility sketch doesn't show these two units and the Administrator doesn't have permits/clearance for the construction, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

At 1:36 PM, LPA inspected the laundry area and observed it to be clean, equipped with a washer and dryer.

SUPERVISORS NAME: April Cowan
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiran Jain
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/03/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CENTRAL COAST CR/RES, 2580 N. FIRST STREET, STE. 350
SAN JOSE, CA 95131
FACILITY NAME: SUNFLOWER CARE HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 435201198
VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024
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At 1:43 PM, LPA inspected the exterior grounds of the facility. The Redwood deck and concrete walkways were observed in good condition and no obstructions and tripping hazards were observed. The latching gates in the backyard were operational. In ground fish pond, protected by metal screen was observed next to the front entrance door.

At 1:54 PM, LPA inspected the fire extinguishers, which were observed to be fully charged and last serviced on April, 2024. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be operational.

At 2:12 PM, LPA reviewed five resident and five staff records. All were observed to be complete.

At 2:23 PM, LPA audited the Medication administration records and observed them to be accurate. Resident medications were securely stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. No expired medications were observed.

At 2:28 PM, LPA inspected the First Aid kit and observed it to contain required supplies. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly.

The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 10/10/2024:


· LIC 500: Personnel Report
· LIC 308: Designation of Facility Responsibility
· Administrator Certificate
· Liability Insurance

The deficiencies are cited under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties.

An exit interview was conducted. This report was reviewed with Victoria Regala, Administrator, and a copy of this report along with appeal rights was left at the facility.

SUPERVISORS NAME: April Cowan
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Kiran Jain
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/03/2024
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Created By: Kiran Jain On 10/03/2024 at 02:57 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 2580 N. FIRST STREET, STE. 350
SAN JOSE, CA 95131

FACILITY NAME: SUNFLOWER CARE HOME

FACILITY NUMBER: 435201198

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:

VISIT DATE: 10/03/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87355(e)(1)
Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department or....

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, LPA observed PC1 to providing care and supervision to the resident in care for 5 days a week, 4 hours per day. However, based on record review, PC1 was observed to not have any fingerprint clearance and was not associated with the facility. According to the administrator, PC1 has been coming/working at the facility for about 2 years.
POC Due Date: 10/04/2024
Plan of Correction
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Licensee/Administrator shall ensure PC1 does not work and/or is present at the facility until PC1 is fingerprint cleared or has an exemption and is associated with the facility by the POC due date of 10/04/2024.
Type A
Section Cited
CCR
87305(a)
Prior to construction or alterations, all facilities shall obtain a building permit. Administrator

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observations, the Licensee/Administrator constructed two staff units in the garage. The facility sketch doesn't show these units and the Administrator doesn't have permits/clearance for the construction of these two staff units, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/04/2024
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Licensee/Administrator will email LPA the pictures showing these units are cleared and are empty. Additionally, Licensee/Administrator shall submit a plan in writing on how to address this deficiency by the POC due date of 10/04/2024.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:April Cowan
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME:Kiran Jain
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/03/2024


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