Benicia Loving Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jill Nakagawa arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an Annual Required lnspection. Benicia Loving Care currently has 6 residents, 4 of whom are receiving hospice care. There were 2 care staff at the time of inspection. LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and health questions asked. Masks are requested to be worn prior to entry. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguishers were found to be charged and inspected within the last 12 months. Toxins are stored and not accessible. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for resident use. Facility has a large supply of extra linens. Facility has required posters in place at the entrance and throughout the building. The entrance area has a small table with hand sanitizer, thermometer and other items designated for visitors and staff before coming into work or visit. Facility has plenty of PPE supplies. Medications are secure and not accessible to residents. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication. Grounds were well-kept and free of debris, and provided plenty of outdoor seating for residents and visitors to enjoy. Facility was getting a new roof at the time of visit. There were no deficiencies found in the areas inspected. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 16, 2023

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobola conducted an unannounced Annual Required – 1 yr. Infection Control inspection for this facility and was greeted by staff, Rea Abenoja. Administrator, Bernadette Fabricante and Licensee and Lucita Gulapa arrived later during the visit. The facility currently provides care for 6 residents some of which with a of diagnosis of dementia and 4 of which receiving hospice services. LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and logged. LPA continued with a tour of the facility with Staff and Administrator. Facility was at a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees F. Resident’s bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguisher was found to be last charged on 6/13/2022 at the time of the visit. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be in working order. There was a sufficient supply of both perishable and nonperishable foods as required by Title 22 Regulations. Residents are provided various alternative food options per meal with the facility ensuring well balanced and nutritious foods. Residents were observed to be engaged with staff in the living room area participating in music and conversation. Toxins are stored in a locked cabinet in the facility garage and under kitchen sinks and found to be secured. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for resident use. All residents bedrooms have lighting & appropriate furnishings. LPA conducted a sample review of staff training and found that all staff have current CPR and 1st Aid training on file. Continued onto LIC809-C Infection Control Facility has submitted an Infection Control Plan for review. Posters are located at the facility entrance, common areas and restrooms indicating COVID protocols and mitigation. Facility has a station at main entrance with a sign in sheet, hand sanitizer and other items designated for visitors, clients and staff. Staff and clients are also screened on a daily basis with routine testing for all staff conducted weekly. LPA requested the following documents be sent to CCL by COB 9/29/2022: LIC 308 Designated Facility Responsibility LIC 500 Personnel Summary LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan LIC 9020 Register of Facility Client’s/Resident’s Copy of Administrator Certificate(s) Copy of Certificate of Liability Insurance No deficiencies cited during today's visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 22, 2022

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Canela arrived at this facility unannounced, to conduct an Annual Required infection control inspection. Benicia Loving CareThis inspection will focus on the Infection Control procedures and practices of this facility. LPA met with lead care giver Maria Datario and Bernadette Fabricante. There were 6 residents present at the facility. LPA arrived at the facility and had temperature checked and health questions asked. Facility was found to be clean and at a comfortable temperature with all exits free from obstruction. Resident bedrooms, common areas, kitchen & food storage areas were inspected. Fire Extinguishers were found to be charged and inspected within the last 12 months. Toxins are stored and not accessible. There was a supply of hygiene products and paper products available for resident use. Facility has a large supply of extra linens. LPA consulted regarding having a gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent residents from going to the second level of the home. Facility has submitted and received approval for a Covid Mitigation plan. Posters are in place at the entrance and throughout the building. The entrance area has a small table with hand sanitizer, thermometer and other items designated for visitors and staff before coming into work or visit. Facility has plenty of PPE supplies. Medications are secure and not accessible to residents. Facility has a 30-day supply of medication. Residents do not typically wear masks inside the facility but have them available. Residents do however, wear masks while away from the facility. All staff had masks on during this visit and screen LPA upon entrance. There were no deficiencies found in the areas inspected. No citations issued.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 8, 2021