| COMMON AREA: The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired; the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire doors were tested at 01:54PM and were operable at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and last serviced 12/01/2025. LPA observed required postings posted in the hallway and upon entry into the facility.
OUTDOOR AREA: The backyard has a covered outdoor area equipped with furniture for resident use. There were no bodies of water on the premises. There is a self-latching gate on the side of the house designated for an emergency exit. Passageways were free and clear from obstruction. LPA observed a locked storage unit in the back yard containing additional supplies and yard equipment.
MEDICATION REVIEW: At 01:56PM, LPA reviewed medications for two (2) residents. Medications are centrally stored and locked in the medication room accessed through the kitchen/laundry. All medications including PRNs were labeled, stored, and locked inaccessible to residents. PRNs were properly documented and logged. No errors observed during the medication review.
RECORD REVIEW: Beginning at 02:05PM, LPA reviewed five (5) out of five (5) resident files and four (4) personnel files for documents including but not limited to: medical records, resident Admission Agreement, TB test, staff training, first aid, and fingerprint clearance. LPA observed five (5) out of five (5) resident files with current reappraisals but missing signatures from the residents or their responsible parties. Administrator stated they will review the reappraisals with residents and responsible parties and obtain signatures. All personnel files were in order.
INFECTION CONTROL/EMERGENCY DISASTER PLANNING: During today’s visit, the LPA reviewed the facility's infection control policy and emergency disaster plan. Emergency disaster plan is updated annually as required and emergency disaster drills are conducted quarterly as is required, with the last drill conducted on 04/13/2026. All documents reviewed were updated and in compliance.
The following deficiency was observed (See LIC 809-D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Administrator was informed that failure to correct deficiency may result in civil penalties.
Exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report and appeal rights were provided.
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