Verona Court XIII

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On December 4, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garlli Tat conducted an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of a required annual inspection. LPA explained the purpose for the visit and was greeted and granted entry by staff on duty. During the visit, staff on duty contacted the facility administrator (AD) Julie Gorordo about the visit. For this visit, there are two staff members on duty, both of which are background cleared and associated. AD later arrived to assist with the inspection. The PUB475 ‘See Something, Say Something’ poster was observed to be located in the hall by the front entrance. LPA observed the Administrator's Certificate for Julie Gorordo, which expires on July 17, 2027. The facility is a Residential Care facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six residents, six of which may be non-ambulatory, none of which may be bedridden, and a hospice waiver for six. LPA toured the interior and exterior portions of the facility with AD. For this visit, there are a total of four non-ambulatory residents in care, one of which is on hospice, and none are bedridden. The facility is a two-story home. There are a total of seven bedrooms, six of which are private resident bedrooms, and one is a staff bedroom. The upper story consists of one bedroom and one full bathroom, which are for staff. There is a gate for safety on the first floor. LPA toured each bedroom with the AD and observed that bedrooms were provided with furniture in good repair, clean linens, adequate storage space, and free of any hazards. LPA observed the staff room is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as well as auditory exit alarms were tested and operational. There are a total of eight full bathrooms. Continued on LIC 809-C. Bathrooms were observed to be in good repair, toilets and faucets were operational and showers were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Water temperature in the bathrooms were measured to be between 116.6 and 117.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Facility met the minimum two-day perishable and seven-day non-perishable food supplies. Sharp items and knives were locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents in care. Fire extinguisher was charged, mounted and located in the kitchen and on the upper floor. Fire extinguisher was dated and tagged on November 4, 2025. LPA observed the emergency disaster and evacuation plan, which is posted in the hall. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 1, 2025. Facility had back-up emergency food and water supplies, located in the kitchen cabinet and the garage. LPA observed that the First Aid kit had all the required components. Medications were observed to be locked in a medication cabinet in the dining room, inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals were observed to be locked underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage is kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. The garage is used for storage and laundry. For the exterior portion, LPA observed multiple patio furniture under shading, and the grounds were free of any hazards or obstructions. There are two self-latching gates in the backyard that can be opened in case of an emergency. No bodies of water were observed. During this visit, four resident files and three staff files were reviewed. All staff are background cleared and associated with the facility. LPA reviewed residents’ medication and medication records and two resident interviews were conducted. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Julie Gorordo. This report was reviewed with the administrator and a copy was provided at the end of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Joseph Alejandre and Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by caregiving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Julie Gorordo was notified via telephone and later arrived to assist with the inspection. LPAs observed Administrator Julie Gorordo has a valid administrator certificate which expires on July 17, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six nonambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for six. The facility is a two story home with six resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, eight bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a two car garage. The second story consists of a loft, one staff bedroom, and a staff bathroom. The second story of the facility is for staff use only and off limits to residents. LPAs, accompanied by the Administrator conducted a tour of the physical plant. On today's visit, LPAs observed four residents in care and two caregiving staff present. LPAs observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on wall by the entryway of the facility. LPAs inspected all six resident bedrooms. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings of a bed, a chest of drawers, a lamp, and a chair. Resident bedrooms are clean and spacious. LPAs observed the facility has ample supply of linens on hand which are stored in a hallway closet. LPAs inspected resident bathrooms. Bathrooms are clean. Toilets and faucets tested operational. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid floor mats. Hot water temperature measured between 113.7 and 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed the facility has a minimum two day perishable and seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. Kitchen appliances were clean. LPAs observed the four burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPAs observed cleaning supplies locked in a kitchen cabinet under the sink. Knives are kept locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher mounted in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher is charged and up to date on service. LPAs observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on December 9, 2024. LPAs tested the dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. The two car garage is used for storage and laundry. The garage has a cage which is kept locked and inaccessible to residents. LPAs observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water supply stored in the garage. Continued on LIC809-C LPAs, accompanied by the Administrator toured the exterior portion of the facility. There is a shaded seating area with furniture for resident use. LPAs observed the backyard to be free of hazards and obstructions. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. There are two exit gates on the premises which are operational and self latching. LPAs reviewed four resident files and three staff files. No discrepancies observed. LPAs reviewed four resident medications and medication records. No discrepancies observed. LPAs inspected the First Aid kit which has all the required components. Staff is background cleared and associated to the facility. LPAs observed the facility has an internet device that is dedicated for resident use. Based on today's observations, there are no deficiencies being cited per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Julie Gorordo and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 12, 2024