Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 1:35 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Star Stevenson arrived unannounced to BEGIN a required 1-year inspection of this licensed senior care facility. LPA was greeted by one live-in caregiver and another caregiver who are both associated to the facility via Guardian. The live-in caregiver called the Licensee, Alicia Poquiz who arrived at approximately 2:15 PM. The Facility has fire clearance for six (6) residents and approved for 5 non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident in room #5. Room #1 is approved for two (2) ambulatory residents only. Room five (5) and room six (6) ADU (back yard shed) are for staff use only.

The facility is a two story home and the second level of the home is not used by residents and there is a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent residents going up the stairs. The facility currently provides care for six (6) residents.

LPA toured the building and grounds which was found to need a deep cleaning, licensee was advised to remove trash and broken appliances in the backyard and to be mindful to reduce trip hazards at all times. (Technical violation issued). In addition a number of light bulbs in the living room were missing and licensee was advised to replace the bulbs with residents with potential vision issues. Facility was a comfortable temperature, with all exits free from obstruction. All required postings were observed. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Licensee and I observed leaking fluids of possible juice and meat in a garage refrigerator and licensee advised to perform a deep cleaning and inspect food for quality (type B citation issued)

Outside ADU was noted to be locked and contained only staff items inside, a separate large shed contained hardware and supplies.