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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bennette Pena conducted an unannounced Required-1 year visit. LPA met with Mary Mims-Burris, Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve age range 60 and over, approved for (49) ambulatory and (111) non ambulatory including those in memory care unit with delayed egress. Hospice waiver approved for 15 residents. LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Infection Control: Infection control practices and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) were maintained. Staff are trained in the proper use of required PPEs. The emergency infection control plan has been reviewed/updated as recommended. The plan was last reviewed on 02/11/2026.
Operational Requirement: The plan of operation included the Infection Control Plan. The facility has a Dementia Waiver in place. A hospice waiver for (15) residents is approved. A fire clearance is in place, approved for 49 ambulatory and 111 non-ambulatory with no bedridden residents. Liability Insurance in the amount of ($1,000,000) per occurrence and total amount of general aggregate ($3,000,000) is valid, expires on 09/01/2026.
Physical Plant/Environment Safety: The facility is a three story building. The grounds in the facility are well landscaped and have a leveled walkway to the entrance of the building. The facility consists of: First floor: Main lobby, Administrative offices including Executive Director's office, Wellness director office, Resident coordinator office, Assistant director office, Memory care unit, Assisted living resident's rooms, Multi purpose room, Residents' mailboxes, Bistro, Lounge, Library, Dining room, Community laundry room, Unisex bathrooms, (2) Elevators, Kitchen, Pantry and Main patio by the main entrance. Second floor: Assisted living residents' bedrooms, Activity room/lounge, Community laundry room and Unisex bathroom. Third floor: Assisted living residents' bedrooms, Community laundry room, Billiard/Activity room, Gym and Unisex bathroom. The interior and exterior physical plant was inspected. Exit doors are free of any obstruction and there are no pools or large bodies of water. The facility is equipped with cameras installed in the hallways near the elevators. Each residents' room has their own bathroom, mini kitchen and balcony. The bathrooms were observed to be clean and operational with grab bars and non skid mats. Cleaning supplies and toxic substances are inaccessible to residents. LPA toured and tested hot water temperature in eight (8) random resident rooms in different floors (Rooms #134, #135, #238, #252, #317, #325) and (Rooms #118, #122) in Memory Care unit. Water temperature readings measured within the required 105 - 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The kitchen was observed and there was a sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable food supplies, however, food supplies were not stored in an organized manner. Fire extinguishers were observed throughout the facility and were fully charged, last serviced on 01/09/2026. The carbon monoxide detectors are operable and in compliance. Facility has fire sprinklers. LPA reviewed the annual fire inspection and testing report. Pull Fire alarm system observed and connected to the City of West Covina Fire Department. Delayed egress devices in place. *****REPORT CONTINUED ON LIC809-C****
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