Facility Evaluation Report, 02/10/2024 — Chalet Terrace Senior Living, Monterey Park CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced Annual Required 1-year Visit on 02/10/2024. LPA was met by Caregiver Liseth Ramos and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator Amanda Palomino arrived 1 /12 later to assist with tour. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) residents over the age of 60, of which six (6) may be non-ambulatory and has a hospice waiver approved for four (4). Two (2) out of the six (6) residents in care are currently on hospice care.

LPA OBSERVATIONS: The facility is a single-story dwelling located on in a residential neighborhood and consists of three (3) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, two (2) shared bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, detached garage, front yard, and backyard. LPA Ramirez observed auditory device on entry of door to be operational, sliding door and exits.

Front Yard: Is well maintained and no hazards were observed during visit.

Kitchen: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient 2 days of perishables and 7-day supply on non-perishables. LPA Ramirez observed knives and sharps located in kitchen cabinet, to be inaccessible to six (6) out of six (6) residents in care. LPA Ramirez observed several bottles of cleaning solutions and disinfectants located in kitchen cabinet, to be inaccessible to six (6) out of six (6) residents in care. Kitchen appliances were observed to be clean and in working order. LPA Ramirez observed staff preparing lunch for residents during visit. LPA Ramirez observed a 22 – 32 inch monitor that was displaying live video feed of common areas and shared resident rooms. Monitor was observed to be mounted near sink area and accessible to residents, staff, and visitors. LPA Ramirez will issue Technical Violation.

Dining Room/Living room/: Dining room was observed to be clean and contained one table with plenty of seating. Living room was observed to have plenty of seating and lighting. LPA Ramirez observed near by thermostat to read 72 degree F. LPA Ramirez observed five (5) out of the six (6) residents seated in this area during the visit.