Riverwalk Vista Senior Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry by Imelda Castro. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility caregiver with LPA identification and business card. Administrator Ana Marie Huerto was contacted via telephone, she is out of the facility dealing with a family matter. Resident record review began- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records-1 record missing, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification, a resident's physician order for full bed rails was requested and not provided. This facility is is not meeting documentation requirements. Employee records review began- Three (3) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification-1 missing, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current 07/19/2027. Corporation or LLC is active and in good standing. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety (Continued on LIC809, Page 2) (Continued from LIC809, Page 1) and comfort. Water temperature measured 80.0 degrees Fahrenheit from faucets through out the facility. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. Food Service- Food supply meets the of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. LPA made observations throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation, and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 05/4/2026. The facility conducting emergency disaster drills and last done on 7/6/2026. Corporation is active and in good standing. Based on the information received during this visit today, there are four (4) deficiencies is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report, LIC809D, Appeal Rights was reviewed with Lorena Umali, and a copy provided at the time of the exit interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 7, 2026

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation. At approximately 1:30 PM, LPA met with Licensee/Administrator Ana Marie Huerto. An initial application for Change of Ownership to operate a Residential Care for the Elderly facility (RCFE) was submitted to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) on 1/8/2025 for a total capacity of six (6) one (1) non-ambulatory and five (5) bedridden residents. Fire clearance was granted on 1/23/2025. LPA Delgado observed the following: Structure: Facility was a one-story house with four (4) resident bedrooms, two and half (2.5) resident bathrooms, living room, dining area and kitchen. There was an attached two car garage in the front of the house. Heating/Cooling System: Central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in the hallway to control entire house. Bedrooms: Each resident bedroom #1 shared bedridden, #2 private bedridden, #3 private non-ambulatory and #4 shared bedridden. Resident rooms #1, #2, and #4 designated/approved for bedridden. Three of Four (4) resident bedrooms were adequately furnished with bed, chair, closet, appropriate linens, adequate lighting, and an operable smoke alarm. Room #3 was not set up. Bathrooms: The two and half (2.5) resident bathrooms has a working toilet, wash basin, and shower with an adequate supply of paper towels, toilet paper, and soap. At 2:11 PM, LPA tested the water temperatures in the resident bathrooms. LPA verified water temperature was measured at 111.3 degrees Fahrenheit. (CONTINUED ON LIC 809C) (Continued from Page 1) Kitchen/Laundry: An adequate supply of dishes, glasses, utensils, pots and pans were observed. Knives/sharp instruments were secured in a locked drawer located in the kitchen. There was adequate room for food storage. LPA observed the stove to be operational. Refrigerator/freezer were in working condition and had sufficient storage for perishable food. There was adequate seating for meals for all clients. Laundry room with washer and dryer was located inside the home. Laundry detergents and cleaning supplies were observed in laundry room locked and secured away from residents. Living/Family room: There was a living/family room with seating for all clients and TV. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: An adequate supply of linens and hygiene supplies was stored in a cabinet in the main hallway of the residence. Yards/Outside: Patio table and six (6) chairs were observed in the backyard. There was a gate on the South side of the property with a self-latching lock. All outdoor pathways were free of obstructions. Emergency Phone Numbers, and Exit Plan: Facility sketch were observed posted in the main hallway and each room. Obudsman poster and Let-Us-No poster observed. General items: One (1) fire extinguisher were charged and located in the kitchen. Nine (9) smoke alarms and six (6) carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be in working order. Client records will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. First Aid kit with required components, and locked area for medication storage was observed. LPA observed a facility phone and it was verified to be operational as evidenced by LPA dialing the number to trigger a ring. Emergency water supply and emergency food was not sufficient. Comp III has not been scheduled. (Continued on Page 3) (From Page 2) Pre-Licensing is incomplete and the following corrections to be resolved by 6/2/2025: obtain additional 72-hour emergency food supply obtain emergency water obtain window screens set-up room #3 update sketch to include outdoor storage shed An exit interview was conducted with Ana Marie Huerto and a copy of this report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 5, 2025