Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tena Herrera conducted the required annual inspection. LPA arrived unannounced and met with Executive Director David Hernandez and explained the purpose for today’s visit.

The Facility is a 2 story building located in Norwalk, CA. There are a total of 40 resident rooms. That is licensed to serve 80 non-ambulatory residents ages 60 and above, of which 10 can be bedridden. The designated rooms for bedridden residents are rooms 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, The facility has an approved hospice waiver for 30 residents. There are a total of 40 resident rooms.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Infection Control: The facility staff are using appropriate hand hygiene and cleaning/disinfecting throughout the day. Facility has sufficient PPE supplies and has an Infection Control Plan.

Operational Requirements: The facility has an approved fire clearance, there is a plan of operation with required Infection Control Plan, Dementia Plan and training, Care of Bedridden Residents Plan and training, and facility maintains the required liability insurance.

Physical Plant & Environment Safety: LPA toured facility, a total of 8 residents’ bedrooms/units were checked and had the required closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably available. The fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and are fully charged. No bodies of water were observed at the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Hygiene products are readily available. The hot water temperature was tested throughout the facility resident private bathrooms and measured within the required range of 105-120 degrees. There is shaded patio/garden area for resident.

Food Service: The kitchen was observed for the ability to prepare and serve food. LPA observed an appropriate food supply of two (2) days of perishables and one week (7 days) of non-perishables.