Pre-licensing visit·August 16, 2022

On 08/16/2022 around 09:00 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an announced face to face visit with Administrator Rosita Matute for purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. The requested capacity is for 6 non-ambulatory Adult Resident Facility. Facility is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathrooms, one-story house. The client bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the client's furnishings. There is a backyard with a covered patio for shade. The patio contained 2 tables and 10 chairs. Outdoor passageways, walkways, driveways, steps and patios are free from obstructions. LPA Calderon did not observe hazards, such as ladders, gardening tools and/or motorized equipment in the front, back and/or side areas of the facility . Residents Bedrooms : All 5 Bedrooms are for ambulatory/non-ambulatory clients. Bedroom’s #1 and #2 and #3 and #4, and #5 has one bed each, one chair, one-night stand, one lamp, one dresser. Bathroom: Have a working toilet, wash basins, and walk-in shower, grab bars. LPA Calderon observed adequate lighting in hallway leading to bathrooms. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linen stored in hall closet. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: The telephone system is a land line and operable. Emergency Disaster Plan and "See something, say something Let Us Know" was noted. Fire Extinguisher 1 mounted on the wall in hallway next to the kitchen. Food Service: Dishes, cups and flat ware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked cabinet located in the kitchen area. Food supply is adequate; stored in kitchen refrigerator and cabinets and consists of the following: A variety of Fresh and Canned fruit, vegetable and meat food items . Emergency water supply was noted by LPA Calderon. Smoke Detectors: 9 hard wired smoke detectors are battery and electric. operated & working. Carbon monoxide detector located and mounted in the hallway is operational. Appliances: Gas Stove, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer working. Refrigerator in the kitchen has a measured temperature of at least 37 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. Freezer is at 0 zero degrees Fahrenheit. The residence is equipped with central air and heat and each client bedroom is individually climate controlled. Toxins : Locked/stored in the storage room located in the kitchen. Water Temperature: Bathrooms water temperature tested in #1 at 105 F. and #2 106 F. degrees, and #3 102 F degrees, and #4 107 F degrees, Kitchen water temperature tested at 109 F degrees. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medication administration records storage area, and first aid kit has been inspected, which are stored in locked kitchen cabinet adjacent the refrigerator, available for staff use but inaccessible to clients. Clients & Staff Files : Applicant will NOT be handling cash resources of clients and NO surety bond will be needed. Records of staff and clients shall be stored in a locked in staff closet and the section has been inspected Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, and other recreational materials for the client's use. LPA Calderon did not observe any pet or bodies of water at the facility. LPA Calderon did not observe delayed egress, chain locks or dead bolts on exits. LPA Calderon did not observe pad locks or other mechanisms which may be obstructions for safe and quick egress during an emergency on side gates and front exits. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: LPA Calderon did not observe any pet or bodies of water at the facility. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance was approved on 06/20/2022 for 6 non-ambulatory clients with no special instructions by Long Beach Fire Department. LPA Calderon did not observe delayed egress, chain locks or dead bolts on exits. LPA Calderon did not observe pad locks or other mechanisms which may be obstructions for safe and quick egress during an emergency on side gates and front exits. Component III: (07/15/2022) about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance was reviewed with licensee Matute. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Matute, and a copy of this report has been furnished to the applicant by hand. Accordingly, LPA Jose Calderon will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst assigned to their application.