Facility Evaluation Report

On 03/20/2025, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst, LaVette FArlow, (LPA) arrived at the Sunshine Home II, unannounced to conduct the Annual Inspection. LPA observed caregiver Tessie Martinez outside the home and was greeted by Care Staff, and granted entry. Caregiver Tessie contacted Licensee, Rosario Nicolas to notify of LPA visit.

LPA conducted a general overall inspection with care staff, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: At 9:38 AM, LPA conducted a tour of the physical plant the facility is comprised of 3 Resident Rooms, 1 Staff Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Rooms, Attached Garage, and Backyard. The facility maintains a partnership with the Inland Regional Center at a Level III (3). The facility is approved for six, (6) non-ambulatory, 1 bedridden resident and 1 wheelchair bound resident. LPA was informed the current census at the time of visit was 2. Resident were at their prospective day programs. The facility is operating in the capacity approved by Community Care Licensing (CCL). Pathways inside and outside of the facility were free of obstructions. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident Rooms were observed orderly and contained all required furnishings such as beds with proper linens, night stands, adequate storage space and lighting. The hallway leading to the bedrooms and bathroom lighting is low. Technical advisory issued. The facility is equipped with functional smoke/fire detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Administrator reports fire/disaster drills are ran on a monthly basis. Fire extinguisher was observed near the kitchen; last inspected March 2025. Backyard provides sufficient space, shady and adequate seating. Pathways free of clutter and obstruction. At 10:01 AM, LPA observed the screen attached to the sliding glass door leading from the staff office area to the backyard is broken and hanging off the track. LPA Farlow also, observed the exit to the backyard area with the broken screen blocked with boxes and files, obstructing the exit. LPA informed the caregiver of the safety concerns. This poses a safety hazard and a deficiency was cited. The facility has two exit doors leading to the backyard. When Licensee Rosario arrived LPA informed her of the safety concern and the screen was fixed immediately, and licensee stated the boxes will be removed. In the garage, the facility maintains their laundry room, emergency supplies, Personal Protective Equipment, cleaning supplies, refrigerators for extra food storage and emergency food and water supply.