Sunrise of San Mateo

LPA Jeung met with administrator and business office coordinator to follow up on information obtained during annual inspection of 4/3/25. Staff training was discussed and reviewed, and clarification of proof of correction regarding nonperishable food supply is obtained, including emergency boxed meal kits. LPA observed and confirmed that the main entry door is equipped with a keypad and delayed egress alert. An updated fire clearance is required. Three other exits on the ground floor also have keypads and emit an auditory alarm when opened, but are not equipped with a delayed egress. Confirmation of correction for citation regarding nonperishable food supply is provided. No deficiency cited today.

On June 24, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility at 3:22 PM to conduct a Case Management visit regarding a resident, R1 who fell. LPA Calandra was greeted by Trish Redito, Business Office Coordinator and explained the purpose of the visit. Joanne Gutierrez, Assisted Living Coordinator joined later during the visit. LPA Calandra spoke to Trish Redito and Joanne Gutierrez regarding the incident to gather additional information about the situation. LPA Calandra also interviewed S1 who responded to R1's pendant request for help. LPA Calandra received the following document(s): -Call button response time for R1 No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Trish Redito, Business Office Coordinator and a copy of the report left at the facility.

On March 11, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Komal Charitra conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Abbie Apolinario and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside and outside including but not limited to; resident rooms, communal bathroom, common areas & kitchen. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. No accessible bodies of water of fire safety hazards observed. This is a four floor facility; assisted living (AL) residents on the first, second and third floor, and memory care (MC) on the fourth floor. LPA toured main dining room, communal area on the first floor and observed it to be clean and free from tripping hazards. LPA observed 2 days perishables and 7 days non-perishables in the kitchen on the first floor. Chemicals, medications, toxins and sharps were locked and inaccessible to residents. Nurse's station was located on the 2nd floor. Locked medication carts were observed on each floor. Communal bathrooms were observed to be odor-free, clean and in good repair. Hot water temperature throughout the facility was measured between 112-115 degrees F. Carbon monoxide monitors are working properly. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current as of February 2024. Emergency drills are logged and done every three months. Extra linen and first aid kit was observed present. Temperature throughout the facility is comfortable and lighting is sufficient for comfort. LPA reviewed 5 resident records and 5 staff records. Resident records are updated, complete and signed. Staff records are complete, with training logs that have met the basic requirement. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. No citations are issued during the visit. Report is reviewed with Administrator and a copy is provided.

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Brown arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year visit on 9/24/23 at 9:00AM. LPA met with Abbie Apolinario, Administrator, Leslie Guerrero, Reminiscence Coordinator, StelaMarie Pham, Resident Care Director, Joanne-Ruth Gutierrez, Assisted Living Coordinator, Robert Graves, Maintenance Coordinator and stated the purpose of todays visit. The facility is licensed for a capacity of 85 non-ambulatory residents. Hospice approved for 20. Maximum 27 residents in Memory Care Unit rooms 400-416. The Administrator Certificate was observed for Abbie Apolinario expires 10/18/2024. There are 6 residents receiving hospice care services. There are 0 bedridden residents at this time. Facility has a delayed egress system. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant inside and outside to ensure there are no safety hazards to residents. LPA observed and conversed with residents during this visit. LPA observed 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables. The temperature inside the facility was observed to be between 71-74*F which is within the required range of 68-85*F. The hot water temperature was measured between 112.3-114.6*F which is within the required range of 105-120*F. LPA observed fire extinguisher(s), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, pull alarm system and central heating and air in the facility. LPA observed the centrally stored medications area to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit contained the required items such as sterile dressings, bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometers, antiseptic solution and guide. LPA observed 3 staff and 3 resident files and conducted interviews during this visit. Upon a file review the following items were discussed to be submitted with any changes annually: Any addendums to Infection Control Plan, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Liability Insurance Personnel Report (LIC500), Administrator Certificate-Updated, LIC400, LIC402, Control of Property, Per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies observed or cited. Exit interview held, copy of report given

Although, R1 sustained new injuries from this incident, facility records document that the resident was independent and did not require multiple checks, resident was alert and able to verbalize needs. Therefore, based on the information collected, and interviews, the allegation that the resident sustained injuries while in care is UNSUBSTANTIATED, meaning that although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is no preponderance of evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred Report is reviewed with Josephine Chan and a copy is provided.