Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janette Romero conducted a case management visit to issue a deficiency observed during LPA's visit at the facility on 7/29/2024.

On 7/29/2024, LPA toured the facility with Caregiver, Roger Valenzuela and observed two (2) refrigerators in the kitchen. The refrigerator next to the pantry was locked with a four (4) digit lock placed on the refrigerator doors. Resident interviews revealed the four (4) digit pin is not provided to the residents, making food in that refrigerator inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed more than a 2-day supply of perishable foods in that refrigerator. Caregiver Valenzuela reported the refrigerator is locked because one (1) resident requires insulin pens that have to be refrigerated and inaccessible to all residents.

LPA advised Caregiver Valenzuela that it is a personal rights violation for residents to not have access to their food. Caregiver Valenzuela reported the second refrigerator had food accessible to the residents. LPA observed the second refrigerator (located next to the kitchen counter) did not have a 2-day supply of perishable foods for six (6) residents and instead had mostly condiments including four (4) tubs of butter. LPA also observed Caregiver Valenzuela use a key to unlock the pantry storing the 7-day supply of non-perishable foods for the residents. LPA inquired as to why the pantry was locked and Caregiver Valenzuela did not provide an explanation. LPA called Administrator, Amirra Younes and informed them of the deficiency observed. Administrator Younes reported they would have facility staff purchase a mini refrigerator for the insulin pens and remove the lock from the refrigerator and pantry during LPA's visit.