Facility Evaluation Report, 07/06/2023 — Olive Grove Residential Care Home, Lompoc CA

On 07/06/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility announced according to the scheduled date agreed to by the Licensee to conduct a required Pre-Licensing inspection visit at Olive Grove Residential Care Home. When the LPA arrived, there were 2 staff members present. The LPA was greeted by Licensee/Administrator Maribel Castillo and informed them of the reason for the visit.

The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in a locked storage container in the kitchen. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The LPA observed perishable items in good condition, with proper expiration dates precluding the perishable items from expiring. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Additional perishable food items were purchased prior to the visit and stored in the garage area on a shelf and/or an extra freezer. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at an appropriate temperature as per the regulation. The Kitchen/food service and preparation area was very clean and everything appeared to be in good/operating condition.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. There is a fireplace in the living room, which is covered and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced October 2022. All exits from the facility either have delayed egress or locks which were all operational at the time of the visit. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common space. There were two linen closets in the hallway with extra towels and fresh linens for residents.