Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Brian Balisi and Martha Arroyo arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at approx 9:40 a.m. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by the front desk receptionist and explained the reason for the visit. LPA's met with Executive Director shortly after.

At approx 10:00am LPAs along with Resident Care Director Brimen Vivar, 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. The following was observed:

LPAs inspected the kitchen/food service area. Knives are stored and inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food properly stored. Refrigerator and food pantry were checked for proper labels and expiration dates and food labels had expiration date clearly marked. A sufficient amount of emergency food was observed properly stored.

The furniture in the common areas were observed to be clean and in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. LPAs observed required postings throughout the common space. Stairwells were observed to have emergency evacuation chairs. There were no obstructions and/or tripping hazards throughout the facility. Emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted throughout the facility. LPAs observed multiple randomly selected resident bedrooms in memory care and assisted living.

All resident bedrooms were furnished appropriately and had sufficient lighting. All resident restrooms appeared clean and sanitary and in operating condition with grab bars and non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with supplies and paper towels. The hot water temperature was measured between 105– 112.1 degrees Fahrenheit.