Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced for a required one-year annual inspection today. The last annual conducted at this facility was on 1/24/2023. When the LPA arrived, there were two (2) staff and six (6) residents present. The LPA was greeted at the door by staff. The Licensee, Normas Zanders, and Administrator Norberto Laigo arrived at 9:45 a.m., and at this time the reason for the visit was explained. Administrator, Crystal Espinosa arrived during the inspection. Entrance interview conducted.

At 9:45 a.m., the LPA along with the Licensee and Administrator toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations.

KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area at 9:51 a.m. Kitchen appliances appeared clean and were in operable condition at the time of the visit. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Food labels were inspected and checked for dates and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. The knives and sharps are stored under the kitchen sink locked and inaccessible to residents in care. At 9:52 a.m., the water temperature was tested in the kitchen faucet, and it measured 116.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room, family room, and dining room furniture was observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 10:03 a.m., the smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit.