Facility Evaluation Report
10/18/2023 11:40 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rebecca Knight arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with care staff Maria Ruiz and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Nora Serrano was unavailable during the visit and gave Ms. Ruiz permission to conduct visit with LPA.
LPA Knight and Ms. Ruiz toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of clients in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to six (6)) client rooms, common areas, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and back yard. Staff and resident files were reviewed. All employees requiring background checks are cleared.
Bedding, linens, and towels for clients were observed and found to be clean and in good repair. There is an adequate supply of toiletries for the clients. Medication is locked in a cabinet.
The facility was observed to be at a comfortable temperature. Common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. Bathrooms were clean and in good repair. Kitchen was clean and in good repair. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. Fire extinguishers fully charged and were inspected in December 2022. Smoke detectors are all operational. No pools/bodies of water are on premises. No firearms are on premises. Last disaster drill was conducted in June 2023 which was a fire drill.
The following deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection and are documented on the attached LIC809-D. LPA observed cracked tiles in the staff bedroom and outside in the hallway that prevents the staff door from opening completely. LPA observed laminate flooring to be taped down in patches and needs to be repaired in clients room and common areas. LPA observed the exterior paint of the facility to be worn and peeling.
Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to administrator Nora Serrano.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction