Vass Senior Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Mendivil made an unannounced visit to conduct a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility and explained the reason for the visit. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for five. The facility is a two story home with three resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, one resident bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. During today’s visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant, including but not limited to testing all smoke detectors, testing hot water temperature in resident bathroom. The hot water temperature measured at 119.6 Fahrenheit and all smoke detectors were operational. LPA inspected the facility food supply and observed the facility retained a minimum of two days perishable and seven days non-perishable food on hand. LPA observed Resident 1 (R1) had half rails without a physician's order. LPA Mendivil was not able to review LIC 610E Emergency and Disaster Plan for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly as there is no copy at the facility. LPA Mendivil did not observe documented emergency drills for the last two quarters. LPA reviewed two out of two staff fingerprint records. LPA did not observe current staff training records. LPA Mendivil did not observe training materials. LPA conducted a complete review of resident record. LPA confirmed that administrator has a current administrator certificate which expires July 2, 2027. Based on observations made during today's visit deficiencies are being cited per Title 22. A copy of this report, appeal rights were provided to facility representative.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 23, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On May 13, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Lopez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by care giving staff after explaining the purpose for the visit. Administrator (AD) Agoston Vass was notified via telephone but could not assist with today's inspection. LPA observed that Agoston Vass has a valid Administrator certificate which expires on July 2, 2025. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) licensed for six non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for five. The facility is a two story home with three resident bedrooms, one of which is shared, one resident bathroom, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and an attached two car garage. LPA, accompanied by a caregiver conducted a tour of the interior portion of the facility. On today's visit, LPA observed three residents in care and one staff present. LPA observed residents relaxing in their respective bedrooms and in common areas. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) mounted on the wall by the entryway of the facility. All resident bedrooms and the resident bathroom is located on the first floor of the facility. LPA inspected the three resident bedrooms and they were observed to be free of hazards. LPA observed residents bedrooms to have the required furnishings of a bed, a chair, a chest of drawers, and a lamp. LPA observed resident beds had clean linens and blankets. LPA observed additional linens to be stored in a hallway cabinet. LPA inspected the one resident bathroom. Resident bathroom was clean. Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. Faucets and toilets were operational. Hot water temperature measured 117.3 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the second story of the facility to be for staff use only and off limits to residents in care. CONTINUED ON 809-C LPA observed the kitchen has a two day perishable and a seven day nonperishable food supply on hand. LPA observed kitchen appliances to be clean and operational. The five burner gas stove lights unassisted. LPA observed kitchen knives and sharps to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink. LPA observed a fire extinguisher to be mounted on the wall by the dining room. The fire extinguishers were observed to be charged and up to date on service. LPA tested the wired smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors which tested operational. LPA observed the facility conducted their last emergency disaster drill on February 1, 2025. LPA observed the centrally stored medication to be kept in a locked cabinet in the resident hallway. LPA observed the facility has a First Aid Kit stored in the resident hallway and it had all the required components. LPA observed chemicals and toxins to be stored in a locked cabinet in the resident hallway. LPA observed the facility has a three day emergency food and water stored in the pantry. LPA observed the door leading to the attached two car garage to be kept locked and inaccessible to residents in care. LPA observed the garage to be used for storage. LPA, accompanied by the AD, conducted a tour of the exterior portion of the facility. The exterior portion was observed to be free of hazards and obstructions. LPA observed the perimeter gate on the east side of the facility to be self latching and can be opened in an evacuation. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed all three resident files. LPA observed that per Resident #2 (R2) medical assessment, they have an ambulatory status of bedridden. However, the facility is not approved to retain a bedridden resident. LPA reviewed residents' medication and medication records. LPA reviewed two staff files. All staff are background cleared and associated to the facility. Based on the observations made during today's visit, a deficiency is being cited on the attached 809-D and civil penalties are being assessed. An exit interview was conducted with Caregiver Melinda Vass. A copy of the report and Appeal Rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 13, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a Required - 1 year inspection. LPA identified herself and was granted entry into the facility by Staff Melinda Vass. Facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. Administrator (AD) Agoston Vass' certificate expires on 07/02/2025. One Resident and 2 staff were present during today's visit. LPA, along with Staff toured the physical plant. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each Resident comfortably. Bathroom was checked, toilets/water faucets worked properly and showers are free of mold/mildew. Hot water temperature is within regulatory requirements. Bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies are adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards, doorways were free of obstructions. Kitchen is clean and organized. Perishable and non-perishable food supply was checked and adequately stocked. LPA observed sharps and cleaning supplies are inaccessible to the residents. Facility is equipped with sprinklers and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector are operational. Fire extinguisher was fully charged and mounted. No bodies of water were observed outside. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. Emergency/Fire Drills are conducted but not documented. LPA observed emergency supplies including food and water. LPA reviewed 2 Resident files and 1 staff file. Medication was observed to be in a centrally stored location and medication reviewed appeared to have been dispensed accurately. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiency is being cited. This report was discussed with the facility staff and a copy of LIC809 and LIC9102 Advisory were sent to email on file.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 5, 2024