Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Executive Director (ED), Joeyvic Alvarado and the reason for the visit was explained.

At 11:15 a.m., the LPA along with the ED 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 inspected the Memory Care kitchen/food service area and the Assisted Living kitchen/food area. 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.

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. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 05/06/2025. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. The LPA 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 observed an adequate supply of emergency food and water. At 11:15 a.m. the LPA observed a cleaning cart with chemicals accessible to the residents in care left unattended in a hallway inside the Memory Care unit. At 12:15 p.m. the LPA observed a cleaning cart unattended with chemicals accessible to the residents in care in a hallway in Assisted living. (Report will continue on LIC 809-C, 2nd page...)