Facility Evaluation Report, 05/22/2023 — Westmont of Morgan Hill, Morgan Hill CA

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual inspection. LPA met with Executive Director (ED) Jolie Higgins.

During visit, LPA toured the facility with ED to include the entrance, dining room, kitchen, memory care, assisted living, hallways, and office spaces. Facility temperature maintained between 71 - 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Fireplace observed adequately screened at the entrance. Facility's license is posted in the hallway. Posters such as the Ombudsman, if you see something say something, emergency disaster plan, and personal rights poster posted in the hallway.

Facility kitchen observed clean and sanitary. Facility has an adequate amount of dishes and silverware. Sinks observed with hygiene products and hand washing signs. Special diet paperwork posted in a visible area. Facility observed with at least 2 days worth of perishables and 7 days worth of non-perishable foods. Refrigerator maintained at 33 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed food items in the refrigerator were not properly covered to include a whole container of lettuce and deli turkey meat. The freezer's temperature states the temperature is maintained at 9 degrees Fahrenheit. ED states they have contacted the contractor for the freezer to adjust the thermometer. Fire extinguisher in the kitchen last serviced on 05/13/2022. The facility is scheduled to service their fire extinguishes on 05/31/2023.

LPA entered Compass Rose (memory care) with the ED. LPA inspected room 138 and observed cleaning supplies and laundry detergent accessible to 2 out of 2 residents living inside the apartment. The cleaning supplies and laundry detergent were removed from the apartment. LPA inspected room 126, 129, and 121B; each room contained proper furniture, lighting, and linens. Sharp objects and chemicals observed secured. LPA observed residents attending an activity in the dining room. LPA did not observed a planned activities calendar was posted. The compass rose kitchen refrigerator contained an uncovered pitcher of an unknown liquid substance. ED stated the substance smelled like apple juice and was immediately thrown out. SEE LIC809-C.