Spencer's Crossing Senior Assisted Living

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/28/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janette Romero arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual required visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Marites Barcelo who was informed of the purpose of visit. During the visit, four (4) residents and two (2) staff present. The facility is approved to care for six (6) non-ambulatory residents and has a hospice waiver for three (3). The facility is made up of four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) resident bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living/family area, laundry room and garage. During the visit, LPA observed the following: Kitchen: LPA observed kitchen to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Sharps are secured in a locked kitchen drawer. The facility has a 7-day supply of non-perishable food items, but did not have a 2-day supply of perishable food items. Deficiency cited. Dining and Living room: LPA toured the dining and living/family room area. LPA observed areas to be clean and furniture in good condition. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and sleeping in their rooms. Fire extinguisher is charged and mounted in the dining room. Hallway: LPA observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. Continued on LIC809-C.. Centrally Stored Medications: LPA observed a first aid kit with required components. Medications were secured in a kitchen cabinet. LPA reviewed physical medications for two residents along with the digital Medication Administration Record (MAR) and did not observe any discrepancies. Hallway: LPA observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. Carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. Bedrooms: Resident bedrooms were each furnished with a bed, chair, closet, clothing storage and lighting. Bathrooms: Bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and were equipped with a grab bar in the shower. The hot water temperature measured at 108-degrees Fahrenheit. The facility has clean towels, blankets, and linen, available in different colors for the residents in care. Laundry/Garage: LPA observed laundry room and garage to be clean. Washing machine and dryer are in good repair. Cleaning solutions and chemicals are secured in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. Emergency food supplies, water and incontinent supplies are stored in the garage. Records: Staff present have a criminal record clearance on file and are associated to the facility. Staff present have a current CPR/First Aid certificate. Yard/Outside Area: Covered patio seating is available for residents. A brick wall secured the entire backyard. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. No bodies of water were observed. There were no firearms or ammunition observed at the facility, and LPA was informed the facility will not store firearms or ammunition on the premises. During today's visit, LPA observed one deficiency faulting the facility. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Caregiver Barcelo along with an LIC809-D and Appeals Rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 28, 2023

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation. At approximately 10:05 AM, LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Maribel Barroso. An initial application for Change of Ownership to operate a Residential Care for the Elderly facility (RCFE) was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on 3/10/2022 for a total capacity of six (6) non-ambulatory residents and zero (0) bedridden. Fire clearance was granted on 4/15/2022. LPA Delgado observed the following: Structure: Facility was a one-story house with four (4) resident bedrooms, two and half (2.5) resident bathrooms, living room, dining area and kitchen. There was an attached two car garage in the front of the house. Heating/Cooling System: Central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in the hallway to control entire house. Bedrooms: Each resident bedroom #1 (shared), #2, #3 and #4 will accommodate any non-ambulatory residents. 4 resident bedrooms were adequately furnished with bed, chair, closet, appropriate linens, adequate lighting, and an operable smoke alarm. Bathrooms: The (2.5) resident bathrooms has a working toilet, wash basin, and shower with an adequate supply of paper towels, toilet paper, and soap. At 11:11 AM, LPA tested the water temperatures in the resident bathrooms. LPA verified water temperature was measured at 97.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen/Laundry: An adequate supply of dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans were observed. Knives/sharp instruments were secured in a locked closet located in the kitchen. There was adequate room for food storage. LPA observed the stove to be operational except for center burner. Refrigerator/freezer were in working condition. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) and had sufficient storage for perishable food. There was adequate seating for meals for all clients. Laundry room with washer and dryer was located inside house. Laundry detergents and cleaning supplies were observed in house away from residents. Living/Family room: There was a living/family room with for all clients and TV. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: An adequate supply of linens was stored in a cabinet in the main hallway of the residence. Yards/Outside: Patio table and four chairs were observed in the backyard; more chairs are needed. There was a gate on the North side of the property with a self-latching hook. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. The patio screen door that leads from Bedroom #1 is tattered and ripped. Garage has previous owner's supplies and current resident's personal items stored. Emergency Phone Numbers, and Exit Plan: Facility sketch were observed posted at all the exits and each bedroom. Obudsman poster and Let-Us-No poster observed. General items: One (1) fire extinguishers were charged and located in the hallway by the kitchen. Seven (7) smoke alarms and eight (8) carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be in working order. Client records will be stored in a cabinet in the Kitchen. First Aid kit with required components are stored in a cabinet in the small hallway near the 1/2 bathroom, The medications are stored in a locked closet in the kitchen was observed. LPA observed a facility phone and it was verified to be operational as evidenced by LPA dialing the number to trigger a ring. Emergency water supply was not observed and the required 72-hour emergency food supply was not sufficient. Component III was completed on this day as well. Pre-Licensing is incomplete and the following corrections to be resolved by 7/28/2022: obtain a separate 72-hour emergency food supply obtain separate emergency water obtain and post visiting policy obtain 30-Days of PPE supplies obtain additional seating for outdoor patio obtain a stand in 1/2 bathroom for paper towel holder obtain Infection Control screening protocols for Staff, Residents and Visitors post additional Infection Control signage in common areas maintain facility phone is plugged in and operational 24/7 remove extra furnishings from garage remove non-operational interior door alarms repair center burner on stove repair patio door screen in Bedroom #1 replace all trash cans in bathrooms with lids replace cabinets with locks for files and first aide kits adjust water temperature to 106 degrees Fahrenheit for all sinks and showers by licensed Plumber An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 14, 2022