| Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Ramirez conducted an unannounced required annual inspection visit on 10/13/2024 and was greeted by Caregiver Alicia Sanchez. Administrator Humberto Santamaria arrived shortly after to assist with tour. LPA Ramirez explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is located on a main street and is a single store dwelling.
LPA utilized the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) tools for the visit today and observed the following:
Physical Plant and Environment safety: Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to residents, were observed to be inaccessible to residents. LPA Ramirez observed carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms in hallways. LPA Ramirez inspected six (6) resident rooms. All resident bedrooms contained required furniture, linens and lighting. LPA Ramirez observed a manual Hoyer lift in bedroom#3. Water temperatures in all grooming and bathing areas were measured to be with 105 – 120 degrees F. LPA Ramirez observed grab bars near toilets and inside showers. LPA Ramirez observed a commode shower wheelchair in bathroom#1. Showers were observed to be wheelchair accessible. Bathroom#2 is for staff and visitors only. Facility has video surveillance inside common areas and outside perimeter of the facility.
Food Service: LPA Ramirez observed sufficient supply of nonperishables for one week and perishable foods for a minimum of two days in the facility kitchen area. Soaps, detergents, and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored away from food supplies. Freezers and refrigerators were observed to be clean and within temperatures of 0-degree F (-17.7 degree C), and refrigerators with maximum temperature of 40-degree F. (4 degree C).
Planned Activities: LPA Ramirez observed board games, magazines, and other activities for residents.
Residents Rights-Information: LPA Ramirez observed the following postings in common areas throughout the facility: Complaint Poster (PUB 475), personal rights, and nondiscrimination notice. LPA Ramirez observed facility land line.
Disaster Preparedness: The facility has the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610D/9 pages) in place. Last documented emergency drills were conducted on 04/18/2024. LPA Ramirez will issue Type B violation based on this record review. LPA Ramirez observed facility sketches with exits and emergency exits routes throughout various locations of the facility. LPA Ramirez observed emergency food supply located in kitchen pantry.
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