Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

ST. Mary's Love and Care Home, Palm Desert04/18/2023Licence 336408381

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed04/18/2023 02:53:45 PM
The inspector’s account

On 4/18/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chinwe Nwogene arrived unannounced at the facility to continue the annual inspection visit started on March 29, 2023. LPA Nwogene was greeted and granted entry by caregiver, Elsa Hayagan. LPA also met with Administrator, Philip Christian who was informed of the purpose of visit. At the time of visit there was 3 staff and 5 residents present. During the annual inspection on March 29, 2023, LPA toured the facility inside and out with Administrator, Philip Christian and Caregiver, Charito Bernardo.

Kitchen; LPA toured the kitchen and observed kitchen to be clean and food stored in a safe and healthful manner. Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the approved capacity. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps are stored in a locked kitchen drawer, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans has tight-fitting lid. Dishwasher is used to clean and sanitize dishes. All need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. The fridge was measured at 35 degrees Fahrenheit and Freezer was measures at 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dining and Livingroom; LPA toured the dinning and Livingroom area. LPA observed area to be clean and furnitures in good condition. Temperature was 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Hallway; LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher and found it to be in compliance and record to be up to date. Carbon monoxide & smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. LPA observed additional linens and hygiene items.

Medications; LPA observed medications were labeled and stored in separate bins inside of a locked medication cabinet and are distributed according to physician orders. The first aid kit was complete.

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