| Common Areas: The living room and dining room are located by the entry door. There is a dining area in kitchen and a family room by the kitchen. Family room has an exit door leading to the backyard. The common areas were properly furnished with ample seating for all residents and staff. In addition, LPA observed a small refrigerator in the dining room. There are games, television, cable and internet access for clients' use.
Bedrooms: There were three (3) shared bedrooms designated for residents' use. All of the bedrooms were were properly furnished with appropriate beds, chairs, closets and linens with sufficient lighting. Bedrooms #1 and #2 have exit doors, leading to the backyard. Bedroom # 2 has it's own private bathroom.
Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms designated for residents' use. Both bathrooms had required functional fixtures, grab bars and non-kid mats. Hot water temperature was measured between 112.8 and 115.0 degrees Fahrenheit.
Surrounding Grounds: There are no bodies of water present. Facility has multiple exit doors but uses the main entry and the exit door in the family room, as the main exits. All walkways and exit passages were free of obstruction. There is a covered patio with two sets of furniture, appropriate for outdoor use. There is a detached garage, which was converted to a staff room.
Laundry Area: Washer and dryer are located inside the main bathroom. Chemicals, detergents and the laundry machines are separated by a locked door and are kept inaccessible to residents.
Medications/Resident Files: All resident records and medications are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. Medications for all 4 residents were counted and records were reviewed for accuracy of administration, based on physician orders. LPA conducted a file review of all 4 resident records to ensure compliance of licensing forms and current physician records.
Staff Files: LPA conducted a file review of staff records to ensure forms and training are up to date and compliant with licensing forms.
Pursuant to Title 22 Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, no deficiencies observed during the visit.
Exit Interview Conducted / A Copy of the Report Issued to the Staff.
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