Sandy Lodge Care Home

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. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility caregiver with LPA identification and business card. There is an Infection Control Plan on file. Resident record review began- Four (4) 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, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. 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 and comfort. Water temperature measured 1180.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals in the garage. 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 requirement 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 began review of employee records- Two (2) 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, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. (Continued on next page) (Continued on from Ppage 1) The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification is present and current. LPA made observation 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 03/11/2024. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 01/6/2025. LPA allocated time to prepare this report for delivery. Based on the information received during this visit today, there are zero (0) deficiency that are not being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with and a copy provided to the facility representative at the time of the exit interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 29, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 1/22/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chinwe Nwogene arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA Nwogene was greeted and granted entry by Caregiver, Eloisa Alterado who was informed of the purpose of the visit. LPA also met with Administrator, Favie-Ruth Jimeno who was also informed of the purpose of the visit. At the time of visit there were two #2 staff and five #5 residents present. LPA toured the facility inside and out with Favie-Ruth Jimeno. Tour included: Kitchen: LPA toured the kitchen and observed kitchen to be clean. Food is stored in a safe and healthful manner. Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the capacity. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps are stored in a locked kitchen drawer, available only to authorized individuals. Trash cans has tight-fitting lid. Fridge, Freezer, and all need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. Dining and Livingroom; LPA toured the dinning and Livingroom area. LPA observed area to be clean and furnitures in good condition. Temperature was 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Hallway: LPA toured the hallway and observed hallway to be clean with no pathway obstruction. LPA inspected the fire extinguisher and found it to be in compliance and record to be up to date. Carbon monoxide & smoke detector were tested and functioning properly. LPA observed additional linens and hygiene items. Medication: Medications were labeled and stored in separate bins inside of a locked medication cabinet and are distributed according to physician orders. The first aid kit was complete. Bathroom: LPA toured hall bathroom and observed bathroom to be clean and equipped with grab bar and non-slip mat. There is also a good number of personal toiletries available for the residents in care. The hot water measured at 150 degrees Fahrenheit which is above regulatory standard (Citation will be issued). Bedroom: LPA toured four #4 out of #4 resident bedrooms and observed bedrooms to be clean and furnished according to regulation, which includes proper furniture, dressers, chairs and lighting. Night lights were maintained throughout the facility. Garage and Laundry: LPA tour the garage and observed garage to be clean. Washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for the census. Cleaning supplies are stored away in the garage, inaccessible to clients. Backyard: LPA toured the backyard and observed backyard to be clean and furnitures in good condition. The backyard was free from obstruction and the side gate remain unlocked. No bodies of water were observed. Food Services: There are seven days non-perishable and two days of perishable food supply present, and all food was properly stored and available to residents. Fridge and Freezer is large enough to accommodate required perishable foods. Records: All staff present have a criminal record clearance in file and are confirmed as being associated with the facility. Random staff and residents' records were reviewed. All required postings, including COVID’s postings, were posted near the entryway and throughout the facility. The administrator certificate expires on 6/26/2025. Interview: Two staff and three residents were interviewed. Therefore, based on the observations made during today’s visit, one #1 deficiency will be cited per Title 22, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. See LIC809D. An exit interview was conducted, and this reported was provided along with appeal rights to Favie-Ruth Jimeno.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 22, 2024