Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Martha Arroyo and Brian Balisi arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 9:45 a.m. Upon arrival, the LPAs met with the Executive Director (ED), Joeyvic Alvarado and Health and Wellness Director (HWD), Alex Alvarado and at this time the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted.

At 10:20 a.m., the LPA’s along with the ED and HWD toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The following was noted:

KITCHEN: The LPA’s inspected the Memory Care kitchen/food service area at 10:20 a.m. and the Assisted Living kitchen/food area at 11:13 a.m. Knives and sharps were stored and inaccessible at the time of the visit. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition at the time of the visit. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. At 11:45 a.m., the LPA’s observed several non-perishables that were expired, these items included two (2) containers of Imperial Apple Juice Concentrate and two (2) cans of Corned Beef Hash (expired – May 2023). Items were discarded at the time of the visit.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas were observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 05/31/2023. The LPA’s observed required postings throughout the common space. The LPA’s observed the stairwells and they each had an emergency evacuation chair. Activity Rooms were observed and clean at the time of visit. Fireplaces were observed adequately screened. The LPA’s observed an adequate supply of emergency food and water.