Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Brownell Care Home II, San Jose02/27/2025Licence 435201009

Capacity6
Census6
Date signed02/27/2025 01:28:08 PM
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcela Yanez conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Myrna Brownell, Administrator. LPA observed 3 staff and 0 out of 6 residents that were at day program.

During visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the garage area and observed food storage areas and locked cabinets for cleaning supplies. LPA observed the kitchen area and observed locked cabinets for medications, sharp objects, and cleaning supplies. LPA observed perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. Refrigerator Temperature measured with thermometer was at 37 degrees F and freezer was at 0 degrees F.

LPA toured three resident bedrooms. Each bedroom had available bedding and clothing storage areas as well as functioning lights. ADM tested the smoke detectors in the hallway to function properly when tested. LPA toured one resident bathroom. Bathroom had available soap and paper towels and functioning lights. The water temperature in the bathroom sink measured with thermometer at 111.3 degrees F.

LPA toured the outside area and found the exits to be clear of obstructions. LPA observed fire extinguisher was last serviced on 06/18/24. LPA reviewed Fire and Earthquake log last earthquake drill was conducted on 08/25/24 and fire drill was 08/24/24. LPA observed First aid Kit to be complete with tweezers and scissors and first aid guide book.

LPA reviewed resident records for 3 residents, ADM reviewed Centrally Stored Medication and P & I. LPA reviewed 3 staff records and staff had required training and First aid.

No deficiency were cited as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Myrna Brownell and a copy of this report and appeal rights were provided.

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