Bright Horizons Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kevin Mknelly arrived at the facility unannounced on 3/18/22 to conduct a Annual Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA met with staff 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 and 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: surgical mask. Additionally, LPA were screened by facility staff upon entering the facility. LPA requested for staff to notify Administrator that LPA is present at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured the interior and exterior of the facility together with staff to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, 6 resident bedrooms, 3 bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and backyard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. Administrator arrived at the facility. LPA, Administrator, and Infection control Leader completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. LPA advised more robust screening and documentation (Covid assessment form provided as a guide). LPa received updated house phone number. LPA reviewed use of Guardian to ensure all staff are associated. Power went out while LPA was present. Incident report requested with facility status update. LPA informed Licensee of New fax Number: 916-263-4808 New Officer of the Day (OD) line: 279-300-5156 No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 12, 2023

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Michael Hood and Talwinder Bains, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Laura Munoz, met with applicant, Sheila Bucovati, to conduct a Pre- Licensing visit. The facility has a fire clearance for 5 non-ambulatory residents and 1 bedridden resident. Applicant holds a current administrator certificate (#6003130740 with expiration date 8/19/2023). LPAs and LPM conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms for resident use, along with one bedroom and one bathroom for staff. LPAs and LPM observed facility to be properly furnished, including appropriate bedding and lighting in bedrooms. Bathrooms were in sanitary condition and properly maintained. Hot water temperature was observed to be 110 degrees F. LPAs and LPM checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. LPAs and LPM observed at least a 7-day nonperishable food supply at the facility. LPAs and LPM observed cleaning products and other toxins to be locked away. LPAs and LPM observed the area used for medication to be locked and inaccessible to residents. LPAs and LPM observed smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at the care home are operational. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. LPAs and LPM reviewed one resident file and one staff file. LPM observed during visit that bricks outside should be secured and debris cleared, alarms should be placed on fire exits outside, backyard gate leading behind facility should be locked, lock should be placed on staff room, and locks should be placed on drawers in laundry room. LPM indicated all the above observations need to be fixed and facility will send corrections to CCLD within 7 days from today's date. ** Report continued on 809-C ** Pre-licensing passed and Component III waived. Applicant has satisfied all requirements in accordance to Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Application is pending and LPAs will forward findings to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) for final review and approval. CAB will further contact applicant on final status of application. A copy of this report was provided to the facility. Exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 13, 2022