Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

DSC - Helix House, El Cajon05/16/2023Licence 374603623

Capacity6
Census5
Date signed05/18/2023 10:14:55 AM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Domingo conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA was welcomed by, identified themselves to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Program Director, Kristen Hollobaugh

According to the facility’s license, the facility has a maximum capacity of six (6) clients, all of whom must be ambulatory. During today’s inspection, there were a total of five (5) clients in care, and per medical records, all were ambulatory. This facility does not feature a secured perimeter or delayed egress doors.

LPA, accompanied by licensee’s staff, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was 73 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Kitchen sink was 114 F, Bathroom #1 sink was 112 F, and Bathroom #2 sink was 114 F.

Refrigerator temperature was - 4 F and freezer temperature was 35 F. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction