Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced subsequent annual inspection visit on 12/05/2024 and was greeted by Caregiver Lilibeth Alcala . Administrator Laurie Gallegos arrived shortly after to assist with tour. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a residential street and is a single store dwelling.

LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:

Residents with Special Needs : No large bodies of water were observed LPA Ramirez observed signs posted indicating “No smoking - Oxygen in Use” in various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed several oxygen tanks in resident rooms secured in stands. Knives, sharps or other items that could pose a danger to residents with dementia, were observed to be inaccessible. Auditory devices were observed to be in working order.

Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored in the medication cabinet and in bubble packs and/or original containers. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) log to document medications given. The facility provides incidental medical services.

Staffing: Administrator Certificate for Laurie Gallegos expires 09/05/2026. Staff employed are over the age of 18 and are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility.

Personnel Records Training: Staff files are maintained at the facility. LPA Ramirez observed required annual training, CPR and First Aid for three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed. LPA Ramirez observed TB testing results, Health screening, fingerprint clearance and job application for three (3) out of the three (3) personnel records reviewed.

Infection Control: There are using appropriate hand hygiene and wearing gloves while assisting clients. Staff are cleaning and disinfecting often for high touched surfaces. Facility has an Infection Control Plan in place.