Del Oro Residential Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Armando Perez made an unannounced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a required annual inspection. The LPA was granted entry by staff to conduct the inspection and met with administrator, Maria Elizabeth Pelayo. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: The facility consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff bedroom, three (3) bathrooms, a kitchen and dinning area, a living room area, a garage and laundry room, and a patio and yard with sufficient seating and space for activities. LPA observed a pool with the required fencing and locked gate. According to Administrator, no weapons are stored in the home. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction and are free of debris and other trash. There are grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. The home was kept clean and free of any odors. LPA began review of client records. Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. LPA observed records to be available and complete. LPA began review of employee records- Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification; expiration date 01/02/2026. LPA obtained updated LIC 308 and Surety Bond to update the facility files. LPA obtained updated LIC 308 and Surety Bond to update the facility files. LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for chemicals in the hallway closet. Knives and sharps are secured and stored in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet in the kitchen allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained. Medications reviewed appear to have been dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers is up to date and was last serviced on 08/03/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster/fire drills quarterly; last done on 09/29/2024. Based on the information received during this visit today in the areas reviewed, there are no deficiencies that are being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This LIC 809 report was reviewed with the facility representative and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 4, 2024

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janira Arreola conducted a required annual visit. LPA was greeted and was granted entry and met with Administrator, Elizabeth Pelayo, who was informed of the purpose of the visit. At time of visit there were (6) residents and one (2) staff present. The facility is a one story home with (6) bedrooms and (4) bathrooms with attached garage. The facility does not have a pool or fire arms. The facility is residential care facility for the elderly serving residents ages 60 and above. LPA conducted a tour of the interior and exterior, reviewed facility documents and conducted interviews. LPA observed the following: Infection Control: LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. The facility has a plan on how to mitigate infectious disease and train staff. Physical Plant: Physical plant, floors, windows, and doors were observed to be clean and fixtures and furniture were present and in good repair. The facility's outdoor area was observed to be free of hazards. The sharp and dangerous objects were observed to be locked and inaccessible to clients. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were operational. Food Service: LPA observed facility kitchen had the ability to prepare food in clean environment and possessed equipment in good working condition. LPA observed the facility met the required 2-day supply of perishable and 7-day supply of non-perishable foods. Record Review and Resident/Staff Files: LPA reviewed staff files and training that contained staff criminal clearance and updated training along with CPR/First Aid. Client files were reviewed and possessed all required paperwork. Health Related Services/ Incidental Medical Services: All client medication was locked in a kitchen cabinet. LPA reviewed resident medications and Resident #1 (R1) had (2) medications, Medication #1 (M1) and Medication #2 (M2) that were not being administered as indicated on medication labeling. Deficiency was cited and plan of correction was created with administrator. Disaster preparedness: LPA reviewed the facility's emergency and disaster plan. LPA reviewed documentation showing last fire drill conducted on 9/21/23. Technical note was documented for facility to conduct fire drill by 12/31/23. LPA observed all facility exits were clear from obstructions. An exit interview was conducted where a copy of this report was provided to Administrator, Elizabeth Pelayo.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 27, 2023

The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.