Facility Evaluation Report

Walnut Home Care, Walnut08/17/2021Licence 191592101

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed08/18/2021 01:48:17 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Linda Almaraz conducted an annual required visit. LPA met with Licensee's Josefina and Richard Rabena and explained the reason for the visit. LPA used the infection control tool to evaluate the facility. LPA observed the facility plant, COVID-19 procedures, reviewed residents' medications and observed food supply. Facility has submitted a mitigation plan and is approved.

LPA inspected all bedrooms, bathrooms, dining and living room. Facility has a main entry point for screening. Each bedroom has a chair, bed, linen, dresser, light, sufficient closet space and required furniture and equipment. All bathrooms were toured and the toilets, hand washing and showers are safe and sanitary. The food in the kitchen has sufficient supply of 2 days perishable and 7 days non-perishable. All the appliances are clean and working properly. The common areas such as living room and dining area are clean and have the required furniture. The backyard has a shaded area and sitting area. Medications are centrally stored, locked along with the records. Resident Medication logs and medication were reviewed along with emergency contact information. Staff training records for COVID-19 were reviewed. Smoke alarm and Carbon monoxide detectors were inspected and seem to be operational. The facility has (3) fire extinguisher that are within the required operable range.

The hot water temperature in bathroom #2 measured between 122.3 degrees F. A Lysol cleaner, Bathroom cleaner and Drano solution was unlocked in bathroom #1 accessible to residents.

Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations Title 22

An exit Interview was conducted with the Licensee's and a hardcopy was provided. Appeal Rights was provided.

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