Facility Evaluation Report

License Program Analyst (LPA) Hansen arrived unannounced to conduct an annual required 1-year infection control inspection visit of the facility. LPA was welcomed by staff Evangeline. Georgiana R Santos Licensee/Administrator was contacted by facility staff on the telephone and wasn’t able to be present for this visit, LPA spoke with Licensee authorizing staff to sign documents. There is a total of six residents, all having dementia.

Facility tour/inspection began at 8:40AM:

LPA toured the facility with staff Evangeline; facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Exits were equipped with auditory devices that were working properly during the visit. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 1/24/2022 at the time of the visit. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be operational during the visit. Hot water temperature measured 107.7 degrees F and 112.4 degrees F in 2 out of 2 resident bathroom faucets which are within Title 22 acceptable regulation of 105 to 120 degrees F. The facility serves residents with dementia and has a plan of operation for special care and programming. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable food as required by Title 22 Regulations. Food stored in the kitchen refrigerator were properly stored as per regulations on this day at the time of the visit. Toxins are stored in the garage in a locked laundry cabinet. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. The bathrooms designated for residents at the facility were supplied with individual paper towels and hand soap dispensers. Bathrooms were equipped with necessary grab bars, and non-slip floors/mats were present in the bathroom shower. All bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. Medications are kept and centrally stored in locked office cabinet although during tour LPA observed 2 unlocked kitchen drawers containing medications (see LIC809-D) including an unlocked cabinet containing a previous resident’s medication (see LIC 9102) for technical assistance. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication for residents. During tour LPA also observed front window to room not having required screen & back resident bathroom also not having a screen (see LIC9102) for technical assistance.