Pre-licensing visit·November 19, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Cava conducted a Pre-Licensing Inspection with the applicant representatives and administrators, Emma Arutiunian and Nazar "Nick" Yegeyan. An Application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) on May 13, 2024. The facility is a one story building. A fire clearance was approved on September 10, 2024 for five (5) non-ambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident, for a total capacity of six. The bedridden fire clearance is for one resident at any time. Per STD 850, any room is appropriate for bedridden. The smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are dual and and inter-connected. There is a new fire extinguisher that was purchased on September 6, 2024, is located by the kitchen. KITCHEN: The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, stove/oven and sink. There were adequate supplies of dining ware to accommodate a maximum capacity of six (6). Knives will be locked in a kitchen drawer. Currently no residents residing in the home, therefore, no perishable food required at this time. Applicant is aware that they will need to supply perishable food once license is approved. Facility does have an adequate supply of emergency/non-perishable food items. BEDROOMS: There are six (6) bedrooms designated for client use. Per STD 850, any bedroom is appropriate for bedridden. All six bedrooms are private. The applicant furnished each bedroom with a bed, night stand, chair, dresser, bedding and linen. The bedrooms have sufficient lighting and closet space. BATHROOMS: The facility has four (4) full bathrooms and two (2) half. Bedrooms #3 and #4 has it's own bathroom. The other two full bathrooms are in the hallway. The two half bathrooms are designated for staff and visitors only. The bathrooms designated for the residents use were observed to have the proper fixtures, grab bars, and non-skid mats. Hot water delivered in the bathrooms measured between 106-108 degrees. COMMON AREAS: These included the living room and dining room. The living room is set with two couches and two tables. There is an open space by the living room area that the applicant will use as an exercise station. The dining room has a large dining room table capable to seat up to eight persons. Facility has no fireplace. Cleaning supplies will be kept and locked underneath the kitchen sink. There were no visible immediate hazards. LAUNDRY: The laundry area is located by room #6. The washer and dryer is brand new. Detergents and cleaning supplies will be kept locked separately in a storage space. MEDICATIONS: Medications and medication records will be kept in a locked cabinet in the living room. STAFF/RESIDENT RECORDS: Staff and resident records will be maintained in the same cabinet as medications, that is locked in the living room. SURROUNDING GROUNDS: Passageways, entrance/exits to the home was clear of obstruction. All entry and exit doors have a functional auditory alert when the doors open. There is furniture appropriate for outdoor use. There is no swimming pool, or any bodies of water. There is sufficient yard space to hold outside activities. Garage: Garage will be used for storage. It is attached to the home, but no entry from the inside. Garage will be kept locked from the outside, and inaccessible to the residents. In addition to the Pre-Licensing inspection, a Component III power point presentation was held. Pursuant to Title 22, Division 6 of the CA Code of Regulations, the facility's physical environment appears to be compliant and ready for licensure. CAB will be advised and a copy of this report provided.