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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 08:15 a.m. When the LPA arrived, there was two staff and five clients present. The LPA was greeted by Staff Emma Carranza and informed them of the reason for the visit. Administrator Alexander Tecson was unable to be present during todays visit and authorized staff Amelia Davis who arrived shortly to review and sign reports.
At 8:45am the LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant with Staff Emma 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 five (5) resident bedrooms and three (3) bathrooms. There is caregiver lounge located in the backyard. The LPA observed (2) fully charged fire extinguishers last serviced on September 15,2023. All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector were tested and functioned properly during time of visit. LPA observed all required postings throughout the facility. The facility serves residents with dementia, however there were no auditory alarms on the exit doors during today’s visit.
Kitchen: The kitchen appeared clean and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food at the facility; Sharp objects are stored in a locked drawer. At 8:50 a.m. the LPA observed the kitchen sink in the process of being remodeled, however the home has a temporary makeshift sink that is operable. The LPA observed a bottle of Windex and a bottle of Palmolive liquid dish soap in the unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to the residents in care.
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.
Report will continue on LIC809-C. |