Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen conducted a pre-licensing inspection and met with Administrator Crisante Cardenas, Licensee, Lisa Cortez & former Licensee/Administrator Claudia Quijada. Fire clearance has been approved for 8 residents (5 non-ambulatory and 3 bedridden) by the County Fire Department. LPA will conduct a component III orientation with Crisante Cardenas, Administrator. There is a total of 7 residents with 1 under Hospice care and 7 with dementia diagnosis.

Facility tour/inspection began at 11:05 AM:

Facility is a two-floor facility. LPA toured the facility on 8/17/2023 with Administrator Crisante C. former licensee Claudia Quijada arrived shortly after; facility was found to be at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 3/3/2023. Sample test of facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be operational. Sample hot water temperature measured between 114.4 degrees F and 121.6 degrees F. falling out of Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F in 5 of 5 resident’s bathroom faucets (citation on existing license). The facility has special care plan of operation and programming for residents with dementia. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations.

Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations. LPA observed that provisions are made for individuals with special dietary needs; facility has a board in the kitchen with residents' name & a list of dietary needs. Food is available for residents any time of the day. There is a daily activity schedule for residents posted. Toxins are stored in a locked closet in the office room on the side of the facility. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All bathrooms designated for residents at the facility were supplied with paper towels and hand soap dispensers. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present in the bathroom shower. A sample tour of resident’s bedrooms was conducted, and bedrooms inspected have lighting & appropriate furnishing. Mattress pads are available for residents.