Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette, Lafayette05/17/2022Licence 079200597

Capacity100
Census95
Date signed05/17/2022 04:24:28 PM
The inspector’s account

On 5/17/2022 starting at 3:10 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Lin arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Aubrey Goo and disclosed the purpose of the visit.

Upon entry, LPA’s temperature was checked and asked to fill out Covid-19 questionnaire by the staff . LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents, and visitors. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE.

Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one-week non-perishable food supply. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. Facility has Mitigation Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, and maintains record of routine screening for residents, staff, and visitors.

No deficiency cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with Administrator, and a copy of this report provided.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction