Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Barutyan arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a required annual visit at 10:35AM. LPA was greeted at the door by staff and the reason for the visit was explained. The Administrator, Emma Carmona arrived at 10:43AM and Licensee Irma Carmona at 11:11AM. Entrance interview conducted.

At 10:39AM, the LPA along with the 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 10:39AM with staff. 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 were observed in a locked drawer next to the refrigerator. Cleaning supplies and disinfectants are stored in a cabinet next to the dishwasher inaccessible to residents.

COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, living room and dining room furniture were observed to be in good condition. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. At 11:04AM, smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was observed fully charged and last serviced on 03/19/2024. Auditory exit alarms were functioning at the time of the visit. The washer and dryer are located in a closet next to bedroom #1. The LPA observed detergents and toxins in a locked cabinet above the washer and dryer. The facility has emergency food and water which was observed to be in good condition. The LPA observed a closet with additional cleaning supplies and personal hygiene products locked and inaccessible to residents in care.