Pre-licensing visit·December 8, 2022

On 12/08/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joscelyn Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-licensing investigation. Upon arrival LPA met with Administrator Lusine Meliksetyan and the purpose of the visit was explained. This is an application is for Residential Care Facility for Elderly. Facility has requested a total capacity of six residents (6) of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. This is a single-story home with six (6) bedrooms and six (6) bathrooms. All bedrooms have been cleared for bedridden residents, but facility may only have one bedridden resident at a time. Common Area: LPA observed the living room and furniture to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed the dining area to be clean and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees F, which meet regulations. The air conditioner is operational. No firearms observed or will be maintained on the premises. Facility contains dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Detectors were operational and tested at 10:50 a.m. The fire extinguisher was observed to be full with a service date of 07/11/22. Facility maintains a telephone landline that was tested and observed to be operational. Activities were observed in the living room area. Medications and files will be kept in a locked cabinet in the living area. First aid kit was observed and contained the proper items stated by regulations. Laundry area was observed in the hallway closet. No chemicals will be stored inside this closet. Kitchen Area: LPA observed the kitchen area to be in good repair and sanitary. LPA observed a start up supply of food as well as emergency food. Sharps were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Trash can contain a tight-fitting lid. Chemicals are locked and stored under the kitchen sink. LPA observed plates and cups for resident’s use. Bedrooms: Facility has six (6) bedrooms all designated for private residents use. All bedrooms were toured and were observed with the appropriate furniture and bedding. LPA observed sufficient linens for resident’s use. Bathrooms: Facility has six (6) bathrooms. Bathrooms were toured and were observed to have trash cans with tight fitting lids. The showers contained grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water was tested and measured at 118.2 degrees F. LPA observed enough towels and wash cloths for residents. Outside: LPA observed appropriate outdoor furniture with a shaded area for residents. Facility is gated and has an additional two homes on the properties. Administrator stated these home will be used as an RCFE in the future. There are no bodies of water on the property. Pre-Licensing Self-Certification checklist was discussed with administrator. LPA discussed preplacement staffing, training, customer service, inspection authority, reporting requirements (mandated reporter), records, citations, criminal record clearance, civil penalties, labor law, activities, expectation is to follow all rules and regulations. No deficiencies were observed. Once component III is completed, this report will be sent to Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when the 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. Report signed and delivered.