Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Galarza and Baptiste conducted a visit in regards to complaint visit control #: 28-AS-20210928141407. During the complaint visit deficiencies were observed. The purpose of the visit was discussed Administrator Niculina Serban, Assistant Administrator Felipe DeCastro and Administrative Assistant Joanna Decastro.

At 9:36 am 2 knives were observed on the dish rack, and the knives/sharps drawer was unlocked. Staff locked all the knives during the visit. Pictures were taken.

At 9:53 AM, LPAs observed one of the side gates had a lock that requires a key. LPA spoke to LA County Fire Department. It was explained to Assistant Administrator that locked perimeter gates are not allowed per fire safety code. Staff removed it during the visit. Pictures were taken.

During physical plant inspection LPAs observed that none of the resident beds had mattress pads. One (1) resident has a hospital bed that did not have a fitted sheet on the mattress.

Exit interview was conducted with Niculina Serban. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.