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Facility Evaluation Report

Topanga-west Guest Home, Canoga Park04/07/2022Licence 191202140

Capacity78
Census53
Date signed04/07/2022 04:59:50 PM
The inspector’s account

At 2:25 p.m. on 04/07/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicholas Reed conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with staff and later Assistant Administrator and disclosed the reason for the visit. LPA and Assistant Administrator toured the facility inside and out.

The facility was last inspected on 05/01/2019 for an annual inspection. It is a single story building with a lobby, offices, 27 shared bedrooms with private bathrooms, 2 public bathrooms, 5 shower rooms, library, laundry rooms, medication room, kitchen, dining area, recreation rooms, and courtyard. It has an approved fire clearance for 78 residents of which 8 may be non-ambulatory.

Screening: Upon entry, LPA observed 4 signs posted on the main entrance. Signs pertained to the visitation policy, vaccination requirement, testing requirement, and masking requirement. LPA rang doorbell and was greeted by staff. Staff took LPA temperature and screened for symptoms. LPA recorded temperature and symptoms in a visitor log. The screening station contained a digital thermometer, hand sanitizer, visitor log, and resident log. Staff explained all residents are screened when returning from outings.

Offices: Office rooms near the lobby contained the facility call system and facility files. Confidential complaint poster, Ombudsman contact, personal rights, house rules, emergency disaster plan, activity schedule, and weekly menu were posted in the hallway. Signs related to COVID precautions were posted throughout.

Laundry: LPA observed a small, locked laundry room near the office. The room contained two washers and two dryers. All machines were functional. Detergents were locked above the machines. A large laundry room was located near the northeast exit.

Storage: The janitorial closet near the laundry rooms was locked. It contained cleaning solutions and tools. Other locked storage areas in the hallways contained supplies and emergency water.

Outdoor area: Residents were smoking in the patio area. Furniture was in good condition.

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