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25 | On October 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yi Sam Jian arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Elizabeth Espique(S1), caregiver and explained the purpose of the visit. Chidi Ikeme, The administrator, was not present at the facility but was reached by phone and granted S1 permission to sign the report.
LPA toured the facility in the presence of a staff member, including resident bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, kitchen, and outdoor spaces. Backyard was fenced, secured, and in good condition. All outdoor and indoor passageway were free and clear of obstruction. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Kitchen was inspected, sufficient supply of food observed. Infection control practices reviewed. The laundry room was observed to be locked and is accessible for staff members only. Medications, toxins and sharps stored appropriately and inaccessible to clients, a comfortable temperature was maintained, hot water temperature inspected to be compliant, furnishing and lighting was sufficient for comfort and safety. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector system inspected and met the requirements. fire extinguisher checked and fully charged. Facility has a written emergency disaster plan. Facility has at least one completed first aid kit located in the office.
LPA was unable to review emergency drill logs and staff personnel files as Administrator was not available on site to show evidence/logs of emergency drills being conducted at the facility and first aid/CPR training for staff, which poses a potential safety risk to persons in care. There are no water provisions for 72 hours for each client.
The deficiencies were cited under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Failure to correct the deficiencies by the due date may result in civil penalties. See LIC 809-D for details. This report was reviewed with administrator, and a copy, along with appeal rights, was provided.
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