Helena Gardens

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Andrea Mendivil conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a required/ annual visit. LPA was greeted and granted entry into the facility by Caregiver Garing Elvin and explained the reason for the visit. At 2:10PM Administrator Elvira Javier arrived during the visit. At 2:10PM, LPA toured the facility with Administrator Elvira Javier. Facility is 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom single story home with an attached garage. Facility has 6 residents present during today's visit. LPA observed residents relaxing in the facility and in their respective rooms. Facility appears clean and sanitary. All residents rooms had the required elements as well as restrooms stocked with soap/ sanitizer. LPA observed the screening/ sanitizing station in the entrance of the facility. Facility takes residents temperatures daily and documents. The facility mitigation plan has been completed and approved. LPA observed emergency food and water.LPA observed unsecured pre-poured prescription medication in kitchen cabinet. LPA observed locked medication closet.LPA observed unlocked knives drawer in kitchen and unsecured cleaning supplies under sink. LPA toured the outside grounds and observed outside shaded visitation area. Exit gate is unlocked and self latching. Facility has a plan for covid testing residents and staff as needed as well as a plan for isolation.LPA observed PPE supply. LPA reviewed all residents files and all contained required documentation including updated emergency information. All staff and residents are vaccinated for Covid 19. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. This report was discussed with the facility representative and a copy was provided as well as appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2022

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lydia Martinez conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required 1 Year inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver Seferino De Luna Administrator Elvira Javier was called over from facility next door and reason for visit was explained. Upon entry LPA was screened per COVID guidelines. LPA began the tour of the facility. The facility currently has 6 residents in care of which 5 are receiving hospice services. LPA observed 4 residents in the living room waiting to be escorted for lunch and 2 residents in their room relaxing. All residents appeared well taken care of. Facility appears clean and sanitary. Facility staff screens all visitors to the facility and LPA observed the screening station in the entrance of the facility. Facility keeps documentation in regard to COVID for all the visitors, staff, and resident. LPA observed hand washing guidelines posted in all bathrooms of facility. LPA observed facility has COVID precautionary posting throughout the facility as well as all required Department postings. Facility has an active COVID-19 prevention plan in place for the safety of residents in care. LPA observed ample of emergency food and water as well as First Aid kit in the facility. Facility has an ample supply of PPE, incontinence, and cleaning supplies. Facility has sanitation precaution in place. LPA toured the outside and observed a shaded outside space with furniture for residents to sit and can be used for outdoor visitation. Facility has a plan for COVID testing residents and staff as needed as well as a plan for isolation as needed. Mitigation Plan was submitted and has been approved. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, no deficiencies were noted per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Elvira Javier and a copy of this report was provided and left at facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 30, 2021