Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst, Amber Coleman, (LPA) arrived at the Lotus Care Home, Inc. unannounced to conduct an Annual Inspection. LPA rang the door bell and was greeted and invited in by staff. LPA introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. Staff introduced themselves as Sherry Villamac, Caregiver. Upon arrival, LPA observed a COVID station equipped with COVID tests, hand sanitizer and PPE. Caregiver informed LPA there was one resident at the facility at time of the visit. Administrator Suzette Sinohin, arrived later during LPA's visit.

The facility includes four (4) rooms. 1 staff room and 3 client bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area, living room, attached garage, and backyard. The facility is vendorized by Inland Regional Center. LPA conducted a general overall inspection, which included, a tour of the facility grounds and review of staff and resident files.

Physical Plant: The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). There are no obstructions to indoor and outdoor passageways. The facility is maintained at a comfortable 71 degrees in temperature. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; which are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, and sufficient lighting. LPA inspected resident bathroom; bathrooms were clean and appliances were operating appropriately. Bathroom contained adequate supply of paper products and hand hygiene supplies. LPA tested the temperature from the bathroom and kitchen faucets, which ranged between 104 to 117 degrees F. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. LPA tested during visit. Posters such as; the personal rights and disaster plans, Infection Control, Facility License were posted in common areas around the facility. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were kept inaccessible to residents in secure cabinets and drawers. There was a designated storage space for client/staff files in a secure file cabinet adjacent to the kitchen. Medications were locked and inaccessible to residents. The facility had emergency and first aid kits readily available for residents in care. Theses supplies were observed in the secure attached garage and dining room. Overall, the facility is clean, in good repair, and operating in safe conditions for residents in care.