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25 | At 09:00 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. The LPA was greeted by Administrator Bernardito Suarez and informed them of the reason for the visit.
At 09:20 a.m. the LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with Administrator Suarez to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted: Facility is a single-story residence that consists of six (6) resident bedrooms, two (2) staff bedrooms and four (4) bathrooms. The LPA observed fire extinguishers throughout the facility, which were fully charged and last serviced 06/12/2023. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly. The LPA observed all required postings in the hallway near the entrance area. The facility serves residents with dementia, the auditory alarms on the exit doors were tested and functioned properly at the time of visit.
Kitchen: During the facility tour at 9:22 a.m. the kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional. The LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; Sharp objects are stored in a locked drawer to the right of the stove and cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet.
Bedrooms: The resident bedrooms were properly furnished with at least one chair, nightstand and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets.
Bathrooms: The LPA observed all bathrooms, properly supplied and had functional fixtures. The LPA observed grab bars and non-skid mats in all bathrooms. The hot water was measured in the master bedroom #1 bathroom during physical plant tour. Hot water measured 107.0 degrees Fahrenheit, within the required limit of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Report will continue on LIC809-C. |