Lafayette Care Home

On 08/30/2024 at 11:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ardalan Gharachorloo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Linda Li Kurihara and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature is maintained at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the residents. The hot water temperature in the residents’ shared bathroom was measured at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Residents’ bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and non-skid mats. There is a minimum of one week supply of non-perishable and 2 day of perishable foods. Centrally stored medication and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/28/2024. Emergency Disaster Plan was last posted on 03/1/2018. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Emergency disaster drill was last conducted on 01/06/2024. LPA reviewed 6 residents records and 5 staff records; all were complete. LPA also reviewed residents medications. As part of the annual inspection, the following documents were reviewed: LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan, Liability Insurance, Current Administrator’s Certificate, and Infection control plan. No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.

On 7/13/2022 starting at 2:50 p.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Catherine Lin arrived unannounced to conduct Infection Control Inspection. LPA met with Administrator Linda Kurihara and disclosed the purpose of the visit. Upon entry, LPA’s temperature was checked by the staff, asked to fill out Covid-19 questionnaire, and requested to wash hands. LPA toured facility including but not limited to front entrance, screening station, hand washing stations, bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common areas, and outdoor areas. There is one central entry point for universal screening for staff, residents, and visitors. A sign-in policy, thermometer and hand sanitizer were observed at screening station. Cough/sneeze etiquette and hand washing posters were observed. Facility staff were observed to be wearing proper PPE. Facility has a sufficient 2-day perishable and one-week non-perishable food supply. Facility has a 30-day supply of PPEs maintained at central location and easily accessible for staff. Facility has Mitigation Plan, Emergency Disaster Plan, and maintains record of routine screening for residents, staff, and visitors. No deficiency cited during visit. Exit interview conducted with Administrator, and a copy of this report provided.