Facility Evaluation Report

Sungate Care Facility, Palmdale09/22/2021Licence 197608023

Capacity4
Census4
Date signed09/22/2021 04:28:56 PM
The inspector’s account

LPA Spaeth conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA arrived at 2:45 pm and observed the COVID signs at the front door. LPA was greeted by caregiver Michelle Fernandez and was escorted to the living room. LPA Spaeth stated the purpose of the visit is to complete an annual inspection. LPA was asked the COVID questions and LPA's temperature was taken at 2:56 pm. LPA observed the sign in station which contained

hand sanitizer, sign in sheet, thermometer and masks.

At 3:00 pm, LPA was escorted by caregiver, Dolly Barraza for a tour and observed the family room, dining room and kitchen are all combined together. LPA entered the kitchen and observed wash your hands sign, hand soap, paper towels and a trash can. LPA observed the pantry was well organized and contained an adequate supply of canned goods and cereal. The frozen section of the refrigerator contained frozen meats and vegetables. The refrigerator was well stocked with fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, juice, and other fresh food items. All food was covered and labeled. LPA observed the facility menu was posted on the refrigerator.

LPA observed the family room and living room contained comfortable seating for the residents. The family contained a television. LPA observed the common areas of the facility were clean and all furniture was in good repair.

LPA observed a locked, hall closet which contained the knives locked in a plastic container and the resident medications. The medications were individually stored for each resident in a plastic bin marked with the resident's name. LPA observed a 90 day supply of PPE which includes N95 masks, surgical masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, and other items. Also, linens were stored in the hallway storage area for the residents.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction