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25 | At approximately 9:40 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stefanie Mutialu made an unannounced annual required inspection of this licensed senior care facility. LPA was greeted by caregiver, Jocelynn Leano. Administrator, Imee Villegas arrived shortly after at approximately 10:00 AM. The facility is a single story home licensed for six (6) non-ambulatory residents and a hospice waiver capacity of three (3). The facility currently provides care for 6 residents. Four out of six residents were at home, one out of six residents is in the hospital, and one out of six residents was out for a doctors appointment. In addition, there are some residents with a diagnosis of dementia and one patient using oxygen
At approximately 10:15 AM, LPA and administrator toured the building and grounds which was found to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed broken and cracked tile on the front walkway. Per Administrator has a quote and has contacted landlord to get repaired. LPA observed all walkways and exits to be unobstructed. All notices that are required to be posted have been posted and are in a highly visible area. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. LPA observed several food items in the refrigerator, freezer, and cabinets that were not properly stored, expired, perishable items not refrigerated, and frozen food that showed signs of freezer burn. Per Administrator most food is staff and will ensure food is properly labeled and stored moving forward. Medication was found in the refrigerator, per Administrator medication refrigerator is broken but is getting repaired today at Best Buy. LPA advised Administrator to get a lock box to store medication in the refrigerator and will need to come up with food storage and labelling system/program. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Facility does not have back-up water supply for six residents for 72 hours in case of emergency. Administrator advised will pick-up water supply today and provide proof. Toxins are stored in a locked cabinet in the facility laundry room and kitchen. Sharps and other kitchen supplies that could pose danger if available to residents were found secured in the kitchen drawer. There was a supply of cleaners, hygiene products and paper products available for residents. All resident’s bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings.
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