Pre-licensing visit·June 18, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lissett Padgett arrived announced to conduct a Pre-Licensing inspection. LPA met with applicants Elsa Nguyen and Ray Gilbert. This facility has 7 buildings on the premises and are as follows: Building 1 address 877 S Willow, 3 bedroom, capacity for 6 Building 2 address 853 S Willow, 2 bedroom, capacity for 4 Building 3 address 825 S Willow, 2 bedroom, capacity for 4 Building 4 address 865 S Willow, 2 bedroom, capacity for 4 Building 5 address 841 S Willow, 3 bedroom, capacity for 6 Building 6 address 835 S Willow, 3 bedroom, capacity for 6 Building 7 address 881 S Willow, staff office LPA began the tour by entering building 3. This building has been fully furnished. Ambient temperature was 74 degrees F. Common areas have adequate furnishings and lighting. All 3 resident bedrooms have the required furnishings, bed linens, proper lighting and smoke detectors. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and observed and in working order. Windows and screens are in good condition. LPA observed a supply of extra bed linens, towels, and personal hygiene and grooming products. Hot water temperature in bathroom measured at 125.2 degrees F. LPA observed Non-Skid flooring in the showers, grab bars in shower and near toilet, soap, paper towels present along with storage available for client personal items. Kitchen observed to have supply of dishes, plates, utensils, pots and pans. Food storage and preparation areas are clear and appropriate for food preparation. Knives and cleaning supplies and chemicals are stored in locked cabinet under the sink. Appliances observed to be in working order. LPA observed a 7 day of non-perishable food stored in a pantry and 2 day supply of perishable food in the refrigerator. Washer and Dryer observed in the laundry closet with additional storage space available above. Doors and passageways are unobstructed throughout the home. First aid kit contains all the required items. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall, it did not have an inspection date but the correct pressure gauge as indicated on the meter. Buildings 1-5 and Building 6 are will be furnished upon admission of residents. Medications will be stored in locked medication cabinet in each building. Outside of the facility toured. There is a seating area and a self-latching gate found to be working properly. LPA observed temporary fencing along the perimeter of the property. There is no swimming pool on the premises. The following observed will need to be brought into compliance: 1. Trash can with lid in all bathrooms and in kitchens 2. Designated centrally stored medication cabinet installed in each resident building. 3. Install a lock on shed located at building 4 which stores paint supplies and chemicals. 3. Signal system to be installed in each resident building. 4. Install lock on cabinet that will store chemicals and knives/sharps 5. Lower water temperature within the 105-120 degree F range 6. Clean shower and floors in building 5 7. Install grab bar near toilet in building 5 8. Install screen in bedroom window in building 5 9. Emergency lighting (e.g. flashlights) to be placed in each building 10. Required postings in each building 11. remove fencing materials from the perimeter of grounds 12. Thermometers for refrigerator and freezer A copy of this report was given to Applicants, whose signature confirms receipt of this report.