Brighton Residential Care Facility

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection. The LPA was greeted by the Caregiver Kelvin Tumaliuan, notified him of the purpose for the visit and was allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection. Facility Overview: The facility is a single story building with 4 residents bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom and 2 bathrooms. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises. Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department requirements. Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in a kitchen cabinet under the sink and inaccessible to residents. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operational. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be in compliance with the department requirements and with an expiration date of 02/5/2025. LPA observed the hot water temperature to meet requirements at 113.7°F. Food Service: The facility’s kitchen was clean and equipped to prepare food. The facility maintained the required two-day supply of perishable foods and a seven-day supply of non-perishable foods. Continued on LIC809-C..... Care & Supervision/Administration: Adequate staff were present to supervise clients during the visit. The administrator holds a current administrator’s certificate with expiration date of November 11th, 2026 and a CPR certification with the expiration date of 10-17-25 Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed files for Four(4) staff members, confirming criminal clearances, updated training, and CPR/First Aid certification. Five (5) residents' files were reviewed and contained all required documentation. LPA observed first aid kit, Staff and resident files to be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Health-Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: All residents' medications were securely locked in a cabinet and located in the kitchen area. LPA reviewed medications for five residents, confirming that all medications were listed and accounted for. Disaster Preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility’s emergency and disaster plan, including documentation of the last fire drill conducted on 11-20-2024, which met department requirements. All facility exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited during the visit. An exit interview was conducted, during which this report was reviewed, and a copy was provided to administrator Maria Diana Tumaliuan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 26, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 12/6/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chinwe Nwogene arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Nwogene was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, McKelvin Tumaliuan. LPA also met with Administrator, Mariadiana Tumaliuan who was informed of the purpose of visit. At the time of visit there was 3 staff and 5 residents present. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Mariadiana Tumaliuan. Tour included: Kitchen: LPA toured the kitchen and observed kitchen to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the census. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps are stored in a locked kitchen cabinet under the sink, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans has tight-fitting lid. Dishwasher is used to clean and sanitize dishes. Fridge, freezer, and all need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. Dining and Livingroom; LPA toured the dinning and Livingroom area. LPA observed area to be clean and furnitures in good condition. Temperature was 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Hallway: LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher and found it to be in compliance and record to be up to date. Carbon monoxide & smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. LPA observed additional linens and hygiene items. Medication: Medications were labeled and stored in separate bins inside of a locked kitchen cabinet and are distributed according to physician orders. The first aid kit was complete. Continue on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809. Bathroom: LPA toured hall bathroom and observed bathroom to be clean and equipped with grab bar and non-skid mat. There is also a good number of personal toiletries available for the residents in care. The hot water measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Bedroom: LPA toured four #4 out of #4 resident bedrooms and observed bedrooms to be clean and furnished according to regulation, which includes proper furniture, dressers, chairs, and lighting. Night lights were maintained throughout the facility. Resident #3 bedroom has a private bathroom. LPA observed bathroom to be clean and hot water was measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. During LPA’s tour of bedroom #2, LPA observed bedroom #2 wall and ceiling to be open and covered with a plastic wrap. Administrator stated there was a leak in the roof that happened in October. The repairs took longer because of the insurance company and finding a repairer. Administrator stated the leak has been repaired, the wall and ceiling will be repaired tomorrow 12/7/2023. LPA observed resident’s belongings in the bedroom and asked if residents sleep in the room while repair is going on, Administrator responded yes, and stated when the leak happened, residents were moved to other bedrooms but were moved back to their rooms when facility admitted additional residents. Administrator stated that there are no more extra bedrooms and since the leak has been repaired, the facility received an approval from the inspection person that the room is ok and safe for the residents to sleep in. LPA informed Administrator that residents should not sleep in the room during the repairs to avoid inhalation of toxins, Administrator stated ok, understood (citation will be issued). Garage: LPA tour the garage and observed garage to be clean. Laundry: Washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for census. Cleaning supplies are stored away in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients. Backyard: LPA toured the backyard and observed backyard to be clean and furnitures in good condition. The backyard was free from obstruction and the side gate remain unlocked. No bodies of water were observed. Continue on LIC809-C Continued from LIC809-C. Food Services: There are seven days non-perishable and two days of perishable food supply present, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Fridge and freezer are large enough to accommodate required perishable foods. Records: All required postings, including COVID’s postings, were posted near the entryway and throughout the facility. Three #3 staff and #3 residents' records were reviewed. LPA observed one #1 staff has no documentation of health screening, and TB test. Staff stated heath screening and TB test were completed. Administrator stated Licensee has the records but is not available to provide it to LPA at the moment (Citation will be issued). Interview: Three #3 staff and four #4 residents were interviewed. Therefore, based on the observations made during today’s visit, two #2 deficiencies will be cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809-D. An exit interview was conducted, and this reported was provided along with appeal rights to Mariadiana Tumaliuan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 6, 2023