Alta View Manor

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 6/29/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kyle Wellington arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Hortencia Chamu, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. Co-Administrators (Admin), Virna and Bernadette Austria, arrived thereafter and was also informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA observed one (1) staff and five (5) residents present at the facility. Census at the facility is five (5) residents. LPA received a staff and resident roster from Admin. LPA toured the facility with Admin. LPA conducted an observation and record review for the inspection. Facility Overview: The facility is a one story house with five (5) resident bedrooms, three (3) resident bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, and lobby. There are no pools, bodies of water or firearms at the facility. The facility has a fire clearance to serve six (6) elderly residents. Infection Control: LPA observed soap dispensers and hand sanitizers throughout the facility. Cleaning equipment was kept in a locked closet in the lobby and available for regular facility maintenance. LPA reviewed the facility’s infection control plan which met the department’s requirements. Physical Plant: LPA observed the inside and outside of the facility to be clean, safe and well kept. The floors, windows and doors were clean and well maintained. The living room and dining room furniture was in good repair. The bedrooms and halls had night lights and the halls were free of obstruction. The residents’ bedrooms were neat, organized and contained the required bedding, lighting and furniture. Bathrooms were clean, tidy and had grab bars, paper towels, soap and non-slip floors in the showers. Extra linen and towels were kept in a cabinet in the hall. Laundry equipment appeared to be in good working condition. Laundry supplies were kept in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. The two (2) fire extinguishers were charged and tested on 4/23/26 which was within the last year. LPA tested one (1) of the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found it to be operational. The facility has a pull system fire alarm in the hall. The backyard was free of hazards and contained outdoor furniture and shaded area for the clients. Kitchen/Food Service: LPA observed the kitchen to be clean, organized, and well maintained. The kitchen had the ability to prepare and store food in a safe and clean environment. Kitchen appliances appeared to be in good working condition. All sharp objects were kept in a locked drawer in the kitchen inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies were kept under the sink in a locked cabinet inaccessible to residents. Facility has over a two day supply of perishable foods and over a seven day supply of non-perishable foods available. Care & Supervision: LPA observed one (1) staff and five (5) client at the facility. Facility had sufficient staff to supervise the residents. Administration: LPA observed facility sketch, house rules, personal rights, emergency/disaster plan, emergency phone numbers, complaint procedures and ombudsman information posted in the hall at the facility. Admin holds a current Administrator Certificate and a Criminal Record Clearance. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed the records of two (2) residents and one (1) staff files. Staff present have criminal record clearance. LPA notified the facility that the staff member must be associated with the facility. The files contained all the required documentation and paperwork. The staff and client files were kept in a cabinet in a locked office inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: LPA observed first aid kit and clients' medications were centrally stored in a locked cabinet near the family room inaccessible to clients. First aid kit contained all the required items. LPA reviewed two (2) clients' medication to the facility’s medication log to make sure all medication was accounted for and dispensed correctly. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan. It is current and up to date. Facility's fire drills are done quarterly and was last completed on 6/10/26. Facility's property and liability insurance expires on 9/30/26. All facility exits were clear of obstructions and had exits signs posted. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. Exit interview was conducted with the Administrator, Virna Austria, and a copy of this report was given to the Administrator, Virna Austria.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 29, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted an unannounced annual required visit. LPA was granted entry and met with Administrator, Virna Austria, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of the visit there was (3) staff present, and (5) residents present. The facility is a two story home with (5) bedrooms and (3) bathrooms. Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair were present. The outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. Facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility exceeded the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. The facility retains an emergency and disaster plan and emergency supplies. LPA reviewed documentation showing the facility's last fire drill 6/2/2024, which met the department requirements. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. LPA reviewed (4) staff files and training. All staff have criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid Certification. (2) client files were reviewed, and possessed all required paperwork. Client medications review and accounted for on MARS log. No deficiencies were cited at the time of the visit. An exit interview was conducted were this report was reviewed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 28, 2024

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.