Citrus Garden Residential Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cheryl Goodrich conducted an unannounced annual visit. LPA met with the caregiver Elizabeth OLeary at the front door and was granted entry. Licensee Annie Allen arrived during the visit. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that the facility is following California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Facility is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. Three (3) residents are on hospice. Physical Plant: front entrance, interior and surrounding exterior were clean and in good repair with no pathway obstruction; doorway alarms were in working order; facility temperature read at 73 degrees; residents' main restroom water temperature read at 102.8 degrees; there were no bodies of water on premises; there was sufficient lighting and mattress pads in all of the residents' bedrooms; fire alarm and smoke carbon monoxide detectors were in working order. Facility does not house firearms and/or ammunition on grounds. Cleaning supplies was stored outside in a locked shed. Food Services: 7-day non-perishable and 2 day of perishable food supply was observed, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Medication/Facility Records: Medications were observed to be labeled and in a locked place that is inaccessible to residents. All staff subject to a criminal record review obtained fingerprint clearance and/or an exemption. Staff responsible for direct care and supervision have current First Aid / CPR training. Licensee has completed a written admission agreement, current medical assessment and needs and service plan with each resident. All required postings were posted throughout the facility, facility medication/PRN logs were reviewed and residents’ medications were inspected for dispensing according to physician’s orders. Exceptions & waivers are in place and meet said terms. Licensee handles no resident cash resources. Items reviewed/discussed: Staff member Aurora Flores is pending a fingerprint clearance. Facility, staff and residents’ records were reviewed. There is no fire evidence of fire drills being conducted at the facility. The Administrator stated they have not conducted fire drills since COVID. Administrator Certificate is current and will expire on 10/25/23 however the Administrator has not received a copy of her certificate from the agency. The Administrator was able to provide proof of courses taken and proof of mailed documents. Summary: Deficiencies are being cited per Title 22, Div. 6, Chap 8 and listed on LIC 809-D. An exit interview was conducted, Appeal Rights (LIC 9098 01/16) along with a copy of this report was provided to licensee Annie Allen and her signature on this form confirms receipt of these rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 7, 2023

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Chinwe Nwogene made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual inspection focused on infection control. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Licensee, Annie Allen who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of visit there was 1 staff and 3 residents present. The facility currently has zero positive or suspected Covid-19 cases. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility inside and out with Annie Allen and made observations regarding the infection control measures that the facility has implemented. LPA observed Covid-19 postings posted throughout the facility. The facility has an adequate amount of hand hygiene supplies (soap, hand sanitizer and paper towels) in all restrooms. LPA did not observe any pools or bodies of water within the premises. LPA was informed that no weapons or ammunition is maintained at the home. No annual fees due. The facility has a plan in place to monitor residents regularly for any changes in condition, which includes daily temperature checks. The Facility will contact the resident's physician should there be any event of COVID-19 related illnesses. The facility has a designated infection control lead. The facility also cleans and disinfects the highly touched surfaces during each shift, and as needed. LPA observed PPE supplies. No deficiencies noted at the time of visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed and provided to Annie Allen.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 2022

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.