Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Kimberly Lyman and Jerome Haley are conducting this case management visit for the purpose of a health and safety check. LPAs arrived at the facility and were greeted and granted entry by Administrator Marjan Arastoo. LPAs explained the nature of the visit to Administrator.

Upon entry, LPA observed clients in care throughout the facility in the exterior and interior of the physical plant. LPAs observed 7 staff including both Administrator and Assistant Administrator. LPAs accompanied by Marjan Arastoo, Administrator, toured the physical plant of the facility. LPAs toured the kitchen; it was observed that kitchen has a 2 day supply of perishables and a 7 day non-perishable food available. LPAs observed the kitchen work areas were clean and dishes were being washed, staff was prepping food for lunch. LPAs observed clients eating hamburgers and potato salad for lunch accompanied by iced tea or juice. During the tour, LPA observed staff in medication room, kitchen, caregivers on the floor and housekeeping in the facility. LPAs observed all fire extinguishers are fully charged. LPA observed hallways and walkways were free of obstruction. Facility does not have a dedicated emergency water supply in the facility. LPAs observed ample back up linens, cleaning supplies, and PPE supply. LPAs observed new mattresses for replacement as well as new dresser drawers to be assembled for clients. LPAs observed the fireplace is not screened and facility was given an advisory note on 12/16/2021 to address the fireplace. Facility does not have a covid check in station at entrance of facility. Administrator states in process of hiring a security guard. LPAs spoke with five of the nine clients who had been served with eviction notices. All five verbalized non-compliance with the notice. Administrator provided LPA with a copy of the updated LIC 500.

Based on the observations made during today's visit, the following violations are being cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report as well as appeal rights were discussed and provided with Administrator