Facility Evaluation Report, 10/02/2024 — Grant Serenity Homes of SF Valley, INC, Van Nuys CA

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Sandra arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 11:05 a.m. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by staff, and the LPA explained the reason for the visit. Staff contacted the Administrator on the phone to inform them of the visit. The Administrator arrived shortly thereafter.

The LPA and the staff toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and the facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature of 76 degrees. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The two (2) fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced on 10/19/2023. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space.

KITCHEN: The kitchen appeared to be clean and the appliances and fixtures functional during the time of visit. The LPA observed a sufficient amount of perishable and at the facility. Sharp objects are stored in a locked cabinet drawer in the kitchen to the right of the stove. No cleaning supplies or toxins are stored under the sink. Non-perishable food pantry was observed to be stocked with sufficient pantry items. The non-perishable emergency supply of food was observed to be stored in the garage area in a locked cabinet.

LAUNDRY ROOM: Laundry room is located to the left of the refrigerator within the kitchen area. It was observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents in care at the time of the visit. LPA observed cleaning supplies and other toxins stored in this location. It was observed to be inaccessible to residents in care.

BEDROOMS: The residents’ bedrooms were properly furnished with a bed, nightstand, and sufficient lighting for each resident. The bedrooms had appropriate and adequate bedding and linens such as sheets, pillowcases, mattress pads, and blankets.