On 11/29/2022 at 9:50 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) B. Miranda conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection visit LPA was Covid screened at the lobby area. LPA was met by Health Service Director Norma Pedroza. Norma attempted to get a hold of Administrator (AD) Meshell Ramos. Contact was made with Meshell Ramos and stated she would be arriving at the facility.
The facility consists of assisted living and memory care residents and a tour was conducted. LPA observed fire extinguishers were up to date on service and in good standing. Fire company Security First is currently on site working on the fire alarms due to being activated when heater is turned on.
LPA did not observe any obstruction or clutter throughout the facility. LPA did observe two bathrooms in house B unlocked with cleaning supplies/aerosols accessible to the residents, this is a deficiency.
In house B water temperature was check in a residents room which read at 126.3 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a deficiency. Resident water temperature was checked in house A (memory care) where residents use the bathroom and bathe, temperature read at 106.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was also checked in the kitchen (house A) where residents do not have access and temperature read at 141 degrees Fahrenheit which will need a warning sign, AD was informed.
LPA observed a few small signs for washing hands and infection control. AD was informed there should also be signs for "See Something, Say Something".
Main kitchen is located in house A, has self locking door, and is not accessible to residents, there is 2 days worth of perishable food and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Cooking staff stated food orders are placed on Tuesdays and delivered on Wednesday every week.
While walking from house B to house A it was noticed one of the emergency exits might have a broken handle, AD was informed the handle/lock would need to be repaired.
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