Poway Gardens Senior Living - Mountain Vistas.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Amy Domingo conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection. The facility file was reviewed prior to the visit. LPA Domingo was welcomed by, identified herself to, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Executive Director (ED) Melissa Watkins. According to the facility’s license, the facility serves thirty two (32) elderly residents age sixty (60) and above; twenty (28) of whom may be ambulatory and four (4) bedridden residents. There are delayed egress and secured perimeters. During today’s inspection, there were a total of eleven (11) clients in care. LPA, accompanied by licensee’s staff, toured the interior and exterior of the facility, and inspected each room. The facility was clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Pathways were free of obstruction and slip hazards. Client bedrooms contained the required furnishings. Doors, windows and screens, toilets, and showers were in working order. Extra linens and hygiene supplies were present, as well as Personal Protective Equipment. The facility had sufficient space and equipment to facilitate dining, laundry, visitation, meetings, and client activities.  Call box was available in each resident unit and were tested for functionality. Resident's room temperatures were within a comfortable range. The facility’s ambient internal temperature was 76 F. Hot water temperature at taps accessible to clients were all compliant: Kitchen sink was 112 F, Bathroom #1 sink was 112 F. Refrigerator temperature was 35 F and freezer temperature was 0 F. There was at least 2 days of perishable food, and at least 7 days non-perishable food present, all safely stored. Cooking/dining equipment and utensils were present. There were no sharp objects, toxic chemicals/poisons, fireplaces, or open-faced heaters accessible to clients. Medications were labeled, as required, and stored in locked areas. [CONTINUED ON LIC 809C] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 [CONTINUED FROM LIC 809] No pools or bodies of water were observed on the premises. Per the licensee's staff, no firearms or ammunition are kept at the facility. Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, and facility telephone were all working. Fire extinguisher(s) were serviced within the last 12 months. First aid kit(s) were complete and readily accessible. Required licensing postings were observed in visible areas of the facility. LPAs interviewed multiple staff and clients. LPA reviewed multiple staff and client records/files. The interviews did not raise any significant licensing concerns. LPA observed that residents were being treated with dignity by staff, and there were sufficient staff on duty to meet resident’s needs. The reviewed files contained required documents. Confidential records were stored in locked areas. No deficiencies were observed or cited during today's annual inspection. An exit interview was conducted with ED Melissa Watkins, to whom a copy of this report and the Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22) were provided during the visit.