Facility Evaluation Report

On this day at around 2:10pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required inspection and was met by staff Preston Hart. LPA explained to Hart the purpose of the visit. The Administrator has left for the day but was informed about the visit via telephone. The Administrator authorized staff Stephanie Gartke to sign the report.

At around 2:15 pm, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to 3 client rooms, 2 bathrooms, dining area, kitchen and backyard. Hot water measured at 94.5 degrees Fahrenheit in the kitchen and client shower room. Non skid mats and grab bars were observed in the shower room. There were smoke detectors observed in all client rooms. Fire extinguisher in the kitchen was observed full and last inspected on 2/11/2024. Medications were observed locked in the hallway cabinet. Sufficient supply of perishable and non perishable foods were observed.

At 2:55 pm, LPA reviewed 3 client files. LPA was unable to review staff files and P&I log as the Administrator has left for the day and not one among the staff present have access to said records.

The following deficiencies were observed:

hot water measured at 94.5 Fahrenheit both in the kitchen and client bathroom

expired emergency non perishable foods in the garage

staff records were not available during the visit

Deficiencies were cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 809D). Exit interview was conducted with Gartke and Appeal Rights was provided.