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25 | On 07/31/2023, unannounced post licensing visit made to this facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Viarella. LPA identified herself and the purpose of her visit to the staff who greeted her at the door. Maria Almendrala, wife of the Licensee / Administrator was called and arrived at the facility shortly after. She has also completed the administrator's certification program (# 6041853740, payment received 02/13/2023). LPA provided the steps to changing the Administer of record from Richie Almendrala to Maria Almendrala.
LPA performed an inspection of the common areas and bedrooms; all had the required furniture, furnishings and lighting to be in compliance. LPA observed numerous ants in one of the bedrooms. The Designated Administrator called their pest control vendor to arrange for a treatment.
LPA inspected the kitchen and noted that 4 out of 4 containers in the refrigerator were not labeled. Caregiver immediately cleaned out the refrigerator and labeled all containers. Food supply was reviewed to make sure that there was an adequate supply of 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities at all times.
LPA measured the Hot water to ensure it was between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Medications were locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA reviewed policies and procedures regarding storage, dispensing, and destruction as well as the regulations and Medication Guidelines with the Designated Facility Administrator.
Currently the facility was home to 1 bedridden resident. This resident was admitted as non-ambulatory and their status changed after they returned from the hospital. The Designated Facility Administrator completed an LIC 200 to request a change to their license to include bedridden. |