Facility Evaluation Report

On September 23, 2024 at approximately 11:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farhaan Sarangi and Investigator, Drew Mitchell from the Community Care Licensing-Investigations Branch (IB) arrived unannounced at Villa Kristina for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 Year inspection. LPA and Investigator were greeted at the door by Caregiver, Vanessa Ngiralemau, and was granted access into the facility. Licensee, Romelina Cook arrived 30 minutes later.

LPA, Investigator, and Licensee toured the facility. LPA and Investigator observed the facility to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on March 2024 at the time of the inspection. All smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors were tested and found to be operational during the inspection. Water temperature in facility bathroom measured at 105 degrees, within acceptable range of 105 to 120 degrees F. LPA and Investigator observed sufficient perishable and non-perishable foods located in the kitchen. There are special provisions made for individuals with special dietary needs. Food menu was presently available for viewing during the inspection. Medications were centrally stored and locked. Cleaning products and other toxins are located in the laundry room that was inaccessible to clients in care. There was a supply of linens, cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. All bathrooms designated for clients in the common areas at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap. Bathrooms in clients rooms have a towel and soap. A tour of client bedrooms were conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting and appropriate furnishing. LPA advised facility to contact County Public Health and Community Care Licensing immediately if symptoms of COVID-19 or other infectious diseases are present in the facility. First Aid kit was inspected and found to be appropriate during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Drill was last conducted in September 2023 (See LIC 9102-Technical Advisory) . LPA and Investigator reviewed the Emergency Disaster Drill document and noticed that the last drill was conducted on September 3, 2023. (Report continued on LIC 809C)