Monticello Senior Care in La Quinta

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Armando Perez arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility Administrator Fe De Los Santos with LPA identification and business card. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 114.3 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in the garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. Resident record review began- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. LPA began review of employee records Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. Two of two staff did not have the health screening or TB on file, a deficiency will be cited. Continued on LIC 809-C. LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals and sharps in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet in the kitchen allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Emergency drills are conducted quarterly at the facility with the last drill on 09/10/2025 . Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there is one deficiency that is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809, LIC 809-C, LIC 809-D report and Appeal Rights was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA's) Yolanda Delgado and Armando Perez arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA's was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility caregiver with LPA identification and business card. Resident record review began- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 114.3 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in the garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. Food Service- Food supply meets the requirement of one week supply of nonperishable and 2 day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. LPA began review of employee records- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. (Continued on next page) (Continued on from page 1) The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 09/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 08/21/2024. LPA observed a pool that is secured and locked with a 5ft. perimeter gates, no fire arms stored on the premises. LPA allocated time to prepare this report for delivery. Based on the information received during this visit today, there are no deficiency that is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with and a copy provided to the facility representative provided at the time of the exit interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2024