Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Esther Cortez arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:40 a.m. Upon arrival, the LPA met with Administrator, Amber L Winterstein and the reason for the visit was explained. Entrance interview conducted.

INTERVIEWS: The LPA conducted three (3) resident interviews throughput the visit. No immediate concerns voiced at this time.

The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside with the administrator to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. There are four (4) resident buildings in total. Two (2) Assisted Living (Maricopa and Sespe) and two (2) Memory Care (Topa Topa and Matilija). The following was noted:

KITCHEN: Each building has their own kitchen and dining area. The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at all four buildings. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Each kitchen/food service area has a locked knives and sharps drawer and a locked cabinet where the cleaning supplies are stored. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates. At approximately 11:44 a.m., the LPA observed an untended pot of food on the stove which was left on in the Sespe kitchen/food service area. Upon observation, staff indicated they had just stepped out for a moment and turned off the stove. The LPA observed an adequate supply of emergency water.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, furniture in the common areas were observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature that ranged from 73*-75* degrees throughout the four buildings. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detectors tested were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and were last serviced 07/23/2024. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common spaces. The facility has a pool fully fenced with 2 locked gates for entry. Fireplaces were observed adequately screened. Report continued on LIC 809-C.