St Joseph Senior Care

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On this day, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luisa Fontanilla arrived unannounced to conduct annual required inspection. LPA was met by staff Margrethe Bautista who states Administrator is currently out of the country and will be back on 11/15/2023. During the visit, LPA inspected the facility inside and out including but not limited to 3 resident rooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining, garage and backyard. Hot water in the kitchen measured at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide were tested and observed functional. Fire extinguisher was observed full and manufactured in 2023. There were sufficient food supplies observed. LPA observed ample supply of towels, sheets and linen. LPA reviewed 3 resident and 2 staff files. LPA interviewed one staff and 2 residents. First aid kit was observed complete. The following deficiencies were observed: R2 has catheter but facility does not have an approved exception and no proof of staff training S2 does not have First aid training, missing Lic 501, 503 and tb test R3's bed was observed blocking exit door; extra bed in R3's room partially blocking doorway backyard/sideyard were observed with empty boxes, tools, unused equipment etc, ;fence was observed leaning towards the next door neighbor no updated Emergency Disaster Plan (plan on file is dated 2011) medications observed unlocked in the kitchen fruit flies observed hovering in the kitchen/dining area ******continuation on Lic 809C****** Facility installed a camera in Room#3 (with audio and video) without an approved exception last fire drill was conducted in April 2023 cats' food bowls were observed in different areas Facility has liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000/$3,000,000. Deficiencies were cited per Title 22 California Code of Regulations (refer to Lic 89D). Exit interview was conducted with Margrethe and Appeal Rights was provided. .the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 25, 2023

The state marks this report as 13 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 12. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/22/2022 at 10:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) C. Fowler arrived unannounced to conduct an Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Zenaida Bautista, and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon entry, LPA's temperature was checked. LPA observed screening station and COVID-19 signs posted near screening station. LPA toured facility including but not limited to common areas, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchen, garage and back yard. All hand washing stations were equipped with soap and paper towel. Fire extinguisher last serviced on 2/22/2022. There is a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods. During record review, LPA observed facility has a copy of the mitigation plan on file. LPA observed food and paper supplies are sufficient. The following deficiencies were observed: At 10:26AM, LPA observed scissors on the living room table. At 10:27AM, LPA observed key in the overflow medication drawer and an unlocked lock on the medication cart. At 10:28AM, during observation unlocked medication on a shelf in the dining room. At 10:26AM, LPA observed knife drying in dish rack and 1 on the kitchen counter. Continue on LIC809-C Continue from LIC 809 At 10:34AM, LPA observed Clorox toilet cleaner no more making pet spray in an unlocked cabinet in the shared bathroom. At 10:43AM, LPA observed All laundry detergent, ultra soft fabric softner, Lysol, unstopables laundry beads, and WD40 located in the unlocked garage. At 10:47AM, LPA observed a shovel, 2 beds covered with a tarp, vigoro garden soil, and hedge trimmers located in the backyard. The following deficiencies were observed (see LIC 809D) and cited from the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in Civil Penalties. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report and appeal rights provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 22, 2022