Helping Hands Care Home

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 8/8/2023, Licensing Program Analysts(LPA's) D. Ayers and M. Flores arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a Required Annual Inspection. LPA's met with Administrator Krystal Sheen Ibanez and announced the purpose of the inspection. Administrator certificate was current with renewal date 10/1/2023. LPA toured the facility inside and outside. Passageways and exits were clear and free from obstruction. Smoke-detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors were present and operational. Facility was clean and odor free. LPA observed sufficient amount of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs. Common areas were clean, adequately furnished, and adequately lit. Resident bedrooms were clean and had required minimum furnishings. Resident bathrooms were clean, odor free, and water temperature was within required temperature range. Sharp items were secured in a locked drawer. A locked cabinet was observed to store resident medications, and medications appeared to be administered properly. LPA reviewed facility plan of operations and emergency disaster plan. LPA reviewed a sample of resident files. CCLD requested the following documents to update the facility file: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility, LIC 610-E the Emergency Disaster Plan, LIC 9020 Regirtser of Facility Residents, and a copy of current Administrator’s Certificate. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2023

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Brown arrived at the facility to conduct the Pre-Licensing Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Sheen Ibanez. LPA began the tour by entering through the front door of the home. All required documents are displayed and observed upon entry. LPA observed Covid-19 Health Screening area and visitor sign in. Furniture and flooring in common rooms observed to be in good repair with adequate lighting throughout. Resident bedrooms have the required furnishings, lighting and bed linens. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors present and in working order. LPA observed supply of extra bed linens, towels, and personal hygiene/grooming products. Hot water temperature in resident bathroom measured at 107 degrees F. LPA observed hand soap, paper towels, garbage cans and grab bars in resident bathrooms. Kitchen observed to have supply of dishes, cups, plates, utensils, pots and pans and cooking utensils in good repair. LPA observed a 7 day of non-perishable and 2 day perishable food supply. Counter tops and cabinets are clear and appropriate for food preparation. Knives are kept in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are stored in a locked cabinet separate from any food items. A Washer and Dryer were observed with additional shelving for storage. Appliances observed to be in working order and at maintained at proper temperature. Medications are stored in a locked cabinet along with First Aid Kits. The First aid kits contained all required items. A fire extinguisher is present in the kitchen dated 10/12/2021. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the home. See LIC809-C for continuation of this erport Outside of the facility toured. The home does not have a pool, bodies of water or other hazards. Outdoor activity space with shaded area and seating were located on the backyard patio. LPA observed a self-releasing gate and windows have screens in good repair. e. Component III was conducted during the visit with the Licensee and Administrator. LPA called the designated facility phone (209) 233-9334 to verify the phone is set up and in working order. The applicant has met all pre-licensing requirements. LPA will submit documentation to CAB in Sacramento for final review prior to license being issued. A copy of this report was provided, and an exit interview was conducted with Sheen Ibanezthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 18, 2022