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Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

11/02/2023 09:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Benson arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year inspection. LPA met with Administrator Sandee Crane (cert #6010339740 exp# 02-18-24) and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Benson and administrator toured the facility together to ensure the health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to seven (7) resident rooms, common areas, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas and front yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Staff and resident files were reviewed. Medications were also reviewed. The common area was clean and in good repair. All bedrooms had required furniture, bedding, and lighting. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The kitchen was clean and in good repair. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. Food appears to be stored and prepared properly. Facility has required (7) seven-day non-perishable and (2) day perishable supply of food. Medication is locked in a locked closet. Administrator certificate is current. First aid kit fully stocked and ready for emergency use. Fire extinguisher fully charged. Smoke detectors are all operational. Hot water temperature measured within required Title 22 regulations of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. All employees requiring background checks are cleared. All required postings are displayed within facility. No pools/bodies of water are on the premises. No firearms are on premises. The facility is in compliance. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was provided to administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 2, 2023

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Hiratsuka, conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA wore a surgical mask during the visit. This facility has a fire clearance for four non-ambulatory and eight ambulatory residents. This facility has three levels: main level, second story, and basement. There are also two separate living quarters: one houses staff and one is cleared to house two residents. The main house main level has two shared resident rooms and one full common bathroom, kitchen, dining, main sitting area, and a laundry room. The second floor has five resident rooms with one being a shared and one full common bathroom. There is a basement that is used for storage. Two resident records and one staff record were reviewed. Several topics were discussed No deficiencies cited.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 16, 2022

Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks

On 08/03/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Misty Valencia, arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a facility health and safety check due to a fire in the area. LPA met with Sandee Crane, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection visit, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted Facility and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: surgical mask. Additionally, LPA was screened by the front door. On 07/31/2022 LPA contacted Administrator regarding fire in the community. Administrator reported that they are in a yellow (warning) area. All residents have a bag packed and ready to go if it becomes a mandatory evacuation. On 08/03/2022 Administrator report that all nine (9) residents are packed and ready to go if need be. The plan is to go to the community center in Weed that is about thirty (30) minutes away. Administrator reports that all medications are ready for transport as well. Administrator reports that she has transportation plan and will have everyone transported safely. Administrator reported that the fire has moved north and the hospital has reopened up on Bruce Street that was evacuated on 07/31/2022. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Administrator will call and update LPA with any new changes. Exit interview conducted and copy of report emailed to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 3, 2022

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/26/2021 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Misty Valencia arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain, LPA met with Sandee Crane Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms; contacted licensee and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N95 Mask. Additional LPA was screen at the front door before entering the facility. LPA Valencia and Ms Crane toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to common areas, four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen, and storage areas. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA Valencia and Ms. Murphy completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Copy of the report emailed to Ms. Crane.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 26, 2021