Facility Evaluation Report

On 10/25/2023 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Sampair arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Caregivers Celia Ewatel and Ricardo Cosico. Licensee Rudy Galera arrived at approximately 10:15 AM.

During the Inspection, the LPA inspected the facility inside and outside. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water observed. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The LPA observed that the lighting in all rooms is adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day of perishable foods. Sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector were in operating conditiont. Fire extinguishers was observed to be fully charged. First aid kit was observed to be incomplete.

LPA interviewed 2 staff members and 2 residents, and reviewed the records of 5 staff and 5 residents.

2 Type-B citations from Title 22 and/or Health and Safety Code of the California Code of Regulations were issued. Failure to correct deficiencies by the Plan Of Correction (POC) date may result in Civil Penalties. For details of the citations, refer to the LIC809-D form.

Exit interview conducted with Caregiver Celia Ewatel. Appeal Rights and a copy of this report provided via email to the Licensee.