Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zabel Chochian arrived at the facility today to conduct a required annual visit at approximately 1:00 P.M. Upon arrival LPA met with the Dining Manager Maria Lopez. LPA introduced self and reason for the visit was explained. Administrator, Lorena Soria, couldn’t be present at the time of the visit.

The LPAs toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. At approximately 1:30 P.M., a tour of the physical plant was conducted with Maria Lopez. There are three separate residential areas for the licensed facility: Country House Cottages, Lodge, and Villa. The Cottages are for independent residents, the Lodge is assisted living, and the Villa consist of independent and assisted living residents. Required postings observed in the common areas of the facility. LPA inspected the common areas throughout the three buildings. These included the Country House library, activity rooms, and computer rooms. The areas were observed to be properly furnished and relatively clean at the time of the visit. Sanitizer observed available in all buildings. All three kitchens and dining room observed. Dining furniture was observed to be in good condition in each building. Knives and sharp objects observed to be kept inaccessible to residents in care. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in operable condition. LPA observed a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food in each building. During the inspection, LPA observed the ice machine and dish washer in the Villa building inoperable. Staff reported that they are waiting for a part. Ice is brought from the other building and dishes are transferred as well to the other kitchen to be washed.

LPA inspected eight (8) randomly selected bedrooms throughout the Cottages and The Lodge. The resident bedrooms were properly furnished and with sufficient lighting. (Continue to LIC809c)