Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elsie Campos arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:25 a.m. The LPA was greeted by staff and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Shila Pendey arrived shortly thereafter.
The LPA and the Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.
KITCHEN: The LPA toured the kitchen/food service area. Knives and cleaning supplies are stored inaccessible. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. At 9:45 a.m. the LPA observed unlocked refrigerated medications in the kitchen refrigerator. At 9:49 a.m. the LPA observed 3 boxes of expired saltine crackers dated 4/28/23, 3/21/23 and 8/28/23 and 3 expired packs of bread dated 9/17/23, 9/14/23 and 10/12/23. The administrator disposed of all identified expired foods. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. At 10:45 a.m. the LPA observed that the facility did not have sufficient emergency food and water supply. Medications are located in a locked cabinet in the dining room area along with resident and staff files.
BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: Bedrooms were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings and sufficient lighting. Lighting was sufficient however LPA advised Administrator to replace a light bulb in resident bathroom #1 and resident Room #2. There are six designated resident rooms and one staff room. The three client bathrooms were clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap and paper towels. The hot water temperature measured at 119.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the hallway bathroom.
COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. At 9:30 a.m. LPA observed that the couch in the living room is being used as a sleeping quarter for staff. Interview with staff confirmed that there are three live-in staff and two stay in the designated staff room and one sleeps in the living room.
Continued on LIC9099-C
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