Facility Evaluation Report

On 06/13/2024 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit at the Americare Senior Living of South Torrance Facility. LPA Calderon was allowed entry into the facility by Administrator Leia Joaquin Administrator Leia Joaquin asked infection control questions and took LPA Calderon temperature prior to entrance into the facility. The facility is licensed to operate for (5) non-ambulatory and (1) bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. Currently, the facility has (1) hospice resident in care. There are 6 residents in care living at the facility.

LPA Calderon explained to Administrator Leia Joaquin, the purpose of the one-year Annual Inspection visit, and escorted LPA Calderon on a tour of the entire inside and outside facility grounds. As part of the inspection, LPA Calderon reviewed: Six (6) client service records, six (6) client medication records, three (3) staff records, and inspected the inside facility and outside grounds. LPA Calderon interviewed six (6) clients and three (3) staff members for visit. The facilities’ last fire drill was conducted on 04/03/2024 . The one-story residential home consists of six (6) client bedrooms, three (3) client bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, staff room, office area, attached garage with washer and dryer/ storage area, backyard with table and chairs. No weapons are stored in the premises. Kitchen was inspected and observed to be clean and operational. A two-day supply perishable and seven-day supply of non-perishable foods are present in the facility. Emergency Water Storage is in the garage and kitchen area.