Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Beaconlight Care Home, Novato08/29/2023Licence 216800912

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed08/29/2023 05:04:51 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen conducted an unannounced Annual Required inspection to this facility and was welcome by Licensee/Administrator Wally Hyppolite. There are 6 Clients residing in the facility, during today’s inspection 2 were attending their day programs, one was visiting family, one was at work, and two clients were at the facility.

LPA toured the facility on 8/29/2023 at 12:30 PM with Licensee Wally Hyppolite; facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Client’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. During tour of facility on 8/29/2023 at 1:05 pm LPA observed facility ceiling in bathroom with water damage (see pic) & floor in office & walls and floor in entry way to have dirt and dabret covering (see pics), and client bedrooms 3 & 4 to be picked up of excessive clutter as it posses a fire hazard (see pics) (see LIC 809-D) Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 5/1/2023 at the time of the visit. Facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide are hard wired though out and were found to be functioning properly at the time of the visit. Hot water temperature measured between 118.9 degrees F & 125.6 degrees F falling out of Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 2 of 3 client’s bathroom while touring facility on 8/29/2023 at 12:50 PM (see LIC 809D). There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored in a locked cabinet in the laundry room and kitchen; although during today’s inspection on 8/29/2023 at 1:10 PM LPA observed cabinet in laundry room and kitchen unlocked and cleaning supplies in 2 unlocked bathroom cabinets (see pics). Dangerous items were stored accessible to develop disabled clients in the kitchen at the facility on 8/29/2023 at 1:15 pm (see pics)(see LIC809-D).

There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for clients. Bathrooms designated for clients at the facility were supplied with individual towels in 3 of 3 bathrooms. All client’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings, and client’s beds were outfitted with mattress pads as required by Title 22 Regulations # 85088(c)(4). Continue on LIC 809-C

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