Pre-licensing visit·December 29, 2021

At 10:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Emily Peraldi, conducted a pre-licensing visit to this property with applicant representative Edva Elkayam. This is a change of ownership application from The Colony Sherman Oaks #5 (#195850106) to Cottages at the Colony of Sherman Oaks #5 (#195850182). The current census is 6 residents. On 09/09/2021, the applicant obtained fire clearance for a total capacity of six (6) bedridden residents. Between 11:00 a.m.- 11:40 a.m. LPA, along with applicant toured the facility. At 11:01 a.m., LPA toured the kitchen area. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food. Kitchen knives are stored in a locked cabinet. Appliances and all equipment appear to be clean and in good repair. The kitchen has a sufficient supply of plates, cups, cook ware and utensils. The freezer and refrigerator are at proper temperature range. At 11:15 a.m. hot water measured at 106.0 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility has combined smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and were tested and functioning properly at 11:08 a.m. LPA observed the fire extinguisher to be fully charged and last serviced on 11/12/2021. There are eight (8) bedrooms, six (6) for resident use and there are one (1) staff and one (1) storage room. Each resident bedroom is equipped with clean mattresses, pillows, bedding, a dresser and closet space. There is sufficient supply of linens, including blankets, bath towels and wash cloths. Bedrooms have sufficient lighting. There is a total of five (5) bathrooms. Bathrooms have sufficient paper products and soap. At 11:16 a.m. bathroom hot water measured to 108.1 degree- Fahrenheit. There are nightlights present in the hallways. Trash bins throughout the facility all had tight fitting covers. Contiued on LIC 809-C. Continued from LIC-809. The living areas and dining areas are clean and properly furnished. All window screens and coverings are in good repair. Facility has a working telephone for resident use. Facility has activity supplies such as board games. Medications, first aid kits and facility records are in a locked cabinet located near the kitchen. The facility has a central entry point for universal screening. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is available upon entry. Signs are posted throughout the facility to promote handwashing, and cough/sneeze etiquette. Facility has an adequate 30-day supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). There is adequate supply of emergency water, along with emergency nonperishable food. There are no firearms/ammunition stored on the property. There are no bodies of water on the premises at the time of the visit. At 11:10 a.m. the LPA observed the back patio, which has a covered outdoor area for resident use. There is a latch on the side gate for emergency exits. The facility has required postings, including emergency exit plan, Licensing Complaint Poster, Client Personal Rights, and Facility Theft and Loss Program. The storage marked in the facility sketch/floor plan is the garage. The garage is locked and attached to the house. At 11:38 a.m., LPA observed a room inside the garage. Part of the garage has been converted to a room and entrance is exterior only. Currently the room is being used for storage and remains locked. LPA requested for the building permits, however the applicant does not have a building permit and stated that the room has been in the garage for years. The applicant explained that licensing has licensed the property prior with the room inside the garage without a problem. LPA will still verify with the appropriate agencies regarding the room inside the garage prior to licensure. Cleaning solutions, toxins, chemicals and hazardous items were inaccessible and locked away in the garage. The garage also has two extra refrigerators. The laundry machines are located in the garage. Continued on LIC-809-C. Continued from LIC 809-C. At 2:20 p.m. LPA conducted the pre-licensing inspection tool. On 12/21/2021 at 3:30 p.m. Comp III was conducted. Facility not ready for licensure due to garage conversion needing reconciliation. Further discussion required with the Department. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was provided via email.