1st Caring Traditions

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 08/07/2023 at 1:30 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced required annual visit. LPA Melissa Spaeth was greeted by caregiver. The facility is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) to serve six residents of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) may be bedridden. There is a hospice waiver for six residents. The facility currently has four residents. The Administrator arrived at 2:00 pm. LPA and caregiver began the tour at 1:40 pm until 2:15 pm. Common areas – LPA observed the living room and family room contain comfortable seating. Dining Room/Kitchen Combination – LPA observed a seven-day supply of non-perishable food and a two-day supply of perishable food in the refrigerator. At 1:40 pm, LPA Melissa Spaeth observed the kitchen knives were locked in a kitchen cabinet. The resident medications are locked in a kitchen cabinet along with the first aid kit. The cleaning solutions were locked underneath the kitchen sink. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen area. Backyard- LPA observed comfortable seating located in a shaded area. The gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. Resident Bedrooms – LPA observed the rooms were neat and clean. The bedrooms contained bed, linens, night stand, night lamp, and closet. Bathrooms – Both bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, trash can, slip resistant mat, and grab bars. Hallway Closet – This closet contained PPE supplies and linens were also located in a hallway closet. Laundry Room – The laundry room was locked and the laundry detergent, hygiene items, and additional cleaning solutions were located in the laundry cabinet. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector- The detectors were tested at 2:00 pm and were functional. LPA reviewed the residents’ files at 2:30 until 3:00. LPA reviewed staff files at 3:00 pm until 3:30 pm. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 7, 2023

Type of visit: Prelicensing

LPA Spaeth conducted an announced pre-licensing visit and met with Rey Medel, Rolando Morales and Amy Morales. LPA conducted the Comp. III training from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. When entering the facility, LPA heard the egress alarm on the front door. The tour began at 10:10 am. Upon entering the facility, LPA observed the COVID signs on the door. A sign-in station has been set up at the front door and contained thermometer, hand sanitizer, sign in sheet, and masks. LPA observed a sitting room at the front entrance which contained comfortable seating. A large room located at the south side of the facility is the kitchen/dining room/family room combination. The kitchen was spacious and consisted of wash your hands sign, and hand soap located at the kitchen sink. The locked cabinet underneath the sink contained cleaning supplies. The knives were safely locked in a kitchen drawer. The resident medications will be locked in a kitchen cabinet along with additional PPE supplies and first aid kit. The refrigerator was stocked with a four day supply of fresh vegetables and fruit. The freezer section contained frozen meats. The pantry was stocked with a seven-day supply of canned goods and pasta. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the dining room area, and one at the front entrance. LPA tested the water temperature at 10:21 am which read 119.7 F. The smoke detector/carbon monoxide alarms were tested and reported working at 10:45 am. LPA observed the Let Us Know sign posted at the front door. There are five bedrooms within the facility which each contained a bed, linens, night lamp, night stand, chest of drawers and spacious closet. The master bedroom is designated for a bedridden resident along with a master bath. The door exiting to the backyard has a workable egress alarm.ot There are three bathrooms which contained slip resistant mat, grab bars, wash your hands sign, hand soap, paper towels, and trash can. The hallway has a storage closet which contained additional PPE and other supplies. Also, the hallway has cabinets where linens are stored. The laundry room was locked and contained washer, dryer, cleaning supplies, hygiene items and laundry detergent. The door leading to the garage was locked and contained an additional refrigerator. The sliding glass door which leads to the backyard contains the alarm notification. LPA observed shaded area which has comfortable seating; the side gate leading to the front yard was not locked. There are no deficiencies to report at this time. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of the report was given to the Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 2022

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Rey Medel, Administrator/Licensee Amy Morales, Licensee Interview Method: Telephone interview On July 13, 2022 at 10:35 AM, Licensee and Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Licensee and Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Licensee and Administrator confirmed the understanding of the California Code Title 22 Regulations. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Ooperation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Rrovisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readiness Exit interview conducted with Licensee and Administrator. A copy of report sent to Administrator to sign and return by end of business day to CAB.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 13, 2022