Facility Evaluation Report
On 11/22/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria arrived unannounced to conduct the required annual visit to the facility. LPA met with caregiver, Christina Bratton, and introduced self and stated purpose of the visit. LPA was informed that there are 6 residents in care.
The facility has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room, entry room, laundry room, garage and backyard. LPA completed a walk through of facility and review of records.
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 temperature of 73 degrees fahrenheit. LPA inspected resident bedrooms; they are equipped with required furniture such as: mattresses, night stands, storage space, chairs and sufficient lighting. LPA observed video cameras inside the residents bedrooms. Deficiency issued. LPA inspected resident bathrooms; bathrooms were clean and appliances were found functional. LPA observed a missing non-skid mat in one of the bathrooms. Deficiency issued. Water temperatures tested at 119.4 degrees fahrenheit. The facility is equipped with operational smoke detectors and charged fire extinguisher. LPA observed non-functioning carbon monoxide alarms. Deficiency issued. Posters such as; the personal rights, ombudsman, CCL complaint poster and disaster plans were posted in a common area. LPA observed the emergency disaster plan on an outdated form. Technical violation issued. Cleaning supplies, toxins, sharps, and other dangerous items were not all kept in secure cabinets. Deficiency issued. There was a designated storage space for resident/staff files. Medications and first aid kit were observed and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed a broken cabinet beneath the kitchen sink and broken counter top. Deficiency issued. LPA also observed the main entrance door with restricted exit access due to code needed in order enter/exit the facility. Deficiency issued.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction