Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Aa Americare Home Care, Santa Clarita02/09/2022Licence 197609902

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed02/09/2022 01:19:49 PM
The inspector’s account

At 11:35am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Angela Panushkina, conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility mentioned above. LPA was greeted by the Administrator, who granted access to the facility. LPA explained the reason for the visit.

Infection control: LPA reviewed the facility mitigation plan (approved on 03/06/2021) to make sure licensee was following current infection control recommendations. Upon arrival, LPA was screened and asked to sign-in the visitors’ log. In addition, LPA was asked all infection control questions. Proper signage was observed inside along the hallway and in the restrooms. Hand sanitizer was also observed. Administrator stated they have sufficient PPE supplies for residents and staff. LPA observed all trash can throughout the facility have fitted lids.

At 11:40am, LPA conducted a tour of the facility with the Administrator and observed the following:

Kitchen: LPA toured the kitchen area and observed enough supplies of staple non-perishable for minimum 1 week and perishable for 2 days at the facility. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. All knives and sharp objects are locked and inaccessible to residents in care.

Medications are centrally stored and locked in the hallway cabinet and inaccessible to residents in care.

Bedrooms: There are four (4) bedrooms designated for residents use and have sufficient lighting. All bedrooms are properly furnished, clean and have appropriate bedding and linens. Auditory alarms were tested and observed to be operational.

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