Pre-licensing visit·August 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abeye Duguma conducted an announced Pre-licensing visit at 10:30 AM and met with the candidate, Roilann Cyell De Guzman. This is a change of ownership application from BRIDGES OF HOPE & LOVE #2 (LIC 197606428) to ARDENT MANOR (LIC 197610292). There is one entrance being utilized at the facility, there are required posters at the main door. Screening area is located immediately upon entrance. Sign in sheet, infrared thermometer, hand sanitizer, gloves and masks are available. LPA was screened upon entry. All staff were observed to be wearing masks upon entrance and during the visit. Hand washing, coughing etiquette, physical distancing and other necessary signs are posted in the bathroom and throughout the facility. The facility has enough PPE supplies. The facility has a total of five (05) bedrooms and two (02) bathrooms. The facility is fire cleared for six (06) non-ambulatory and a hospice waiver for one (01). The facility is currently occupying five (05) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has outdoor furniture with a covered shaded area for residents and visitors. The facility does not have a swimming pool/body of water. The garage is currently being used for laundry and storage. Laundry detergents, cleaning agents and other toxins are locked away. Kitchen is sufficiently stocked with at least two (2) days perishable and seven (7) days non-perishable food. Frozen foods are wrapped and stored appropriately. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and inaccessible to pests. Knives and sharps are observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Living and dining room furniture were also checked. The living and dining room are neat and clean. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature at 74°F. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are hardwired, interconnected and observed to be operational. Fire extinguishers are located near the kitchen, observed to be full and last inspected on 08/23/2022. (continued on LIC809-C) The residents' rooms are adequately furnished with appropriate lighting system. Hallways are well lit. Residents have enough personal hygiene product provided by the licensee. The bathroom was checked for cleanliness and proper operations. The hot water temperature was measured at 107.3°F. Towels and washcloths are not shared. There was enough clean linen available in the cabinets. LPA observed medication and first aid kit to be locked and inaccessible to residents. At the time of this visit the physical plant is meeting Title 22 requirements. The Component III was completed with LPA Duguma 08/29/2022. No health and safety hazard were noted during this visit. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of report was issued.