Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Christi Coppo and Jacky Macias arrived unannounced to conduct a required Annual inspection and was greeted by Caregiver. Angelica Martinez, Administrator arrived later.

At approximately 9:15 am LPAs and Admin toured the building and grounds. The facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature. LPAs observed at least a 2 day supply of perishable and 7 day supply of non-perishable food. Some food items were found to be expired or showing signs of expiration such as: Several heads of cauliflower found to have several brown and black spots, sandwich bag containing black avocado, bag of tomatoes with 3 tomatoes showing black spots and white rings, applesauce pouches with expiration date of 5/31/24, head of cabbage/lettuce in bag with brown liquefication, box of snack packs of jello with expiration of 5/17/24, and open items in refrigerator covered but not labeled with a date of opening.( deficiency cited, see 809D ). Kitchen drawer with sharp knives locked. Sharps container containing sharps was left open on the kitchen floor and accessible to residents ( deficiency cited, see 809D ) . Toxins stored in garage in secured cabinet. LPAs noticed 3 rat traps present in the garage.

All bedrooms were equipped with lighting, night stand, and chest of drawers, however lamp in room 3 does not work. All bedrooms were clean. Bedroom #3 did not have electricity. Per LPA conversation with caregiver, the electricity has been out for 2-3 days. Per LPA conversation with Admin, they said they were not aware of any outage in room #3 ( deficiency cited, see 809D) Extra hygiene products and linens were available. Resident bathroom had required bath mat and grab bar. Water temperature in sink accessible to residents in care measured at 105.5, 111, and 106.7 degrees F which is within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F.

Fire extinguishers were last inspected 9/15/2023. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors located throughout the facility were tested and operational. Facility’s last quarterly disaster drills were conducted 2/15/2024. Facility has a backup generator for use during a power outage.