Pre-licensing visit·April 24, 2024

On 4/24/24, Licensing Program Analyst-LPA Alfonso Iniguez conducted an announced pre-licensing change of ownership visit at this facility. LPA were met by Gregg MacEllven (Licensee). The purpose of today’s visit was explained. Licensee has applied for a RCFE licensee for age range 60 and over. Approved for (6) non-ambulatory residents of which (6) may be bedridden. Approved hospice waiver for (6). A complete tour of the entire facility was conducted. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: It (6) bedrooms, (3) full bathrooms, Surveillance cameras system, ramp alongside back of facility, laundry room/office, living room, fireplace, dining room, shaded back yard with ramp on back porch, front yard, and porch, and attached 2 car garage. The following was observed during this visit: MEDICATIONS There is a locked centralized storage area for Resident medications. PHYSICAL PLANT Facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Protective devices are in place. Indoor and outdoor passageways, stairways, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are free of obstructions. All window screens are clean and in good repair. Facility temperature is between 68°F. degrees and 73°F. degrees. Open porches, and areas of potential hazard are well-lit. Smoke alarms operate properly. Carbon monoxide detectors operate properly. Report continues LIC 809C. BEDROOMS There is a bed for each client with a mattress, mattress pad, bedsprings, and pillow(s) which are clean and in good repair. Mattresses and pillows are flame-retardant. There is dresser and closet space for each client that includes at least two (2) drawers or eight (8) cubic feet of dresser space per client. There is a chair and lamp for each client and at least one (1) nightstand per two (2) clients. BATHROOMS There is at least one (2) toilet and washbasin per six (6) clients, family, and personnel. There is at least one (2) shower or bathtub per ten (10) clients, family, and personnel. Hot water temperature is 113° Fahrenheit. Bathroom is located near client bedrooms. There are nightlights in the hallways outside non-private bathrooms. SUPPLIES There are client personal hygiene supplies to include soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, and comb. There is a sufficient supply of clean linens to permit weekly changing or more of client top sheets, bottom sheets, bedspreads, blankets, pillowcases, mattress covers, bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths. FOOD SERVICE Dining room is near kitchen. Refrigerator(s) and freezer(s) are clean and large enough for the storage of at least two (2) days of perishable foods. Freezer is 0° Fahrenheit. Refrigerator is a maximum of 45° Fahrenheit. A seven (7) day supply of non-perishable food is present. There are enough tableware, tables, dishes, and utensils. There is enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food. All equipment, dishes, and utensils are clean and well maintained. All kitchen, food storage, and preparation areas are clean. Report continues LIC 809C. RECORDS There is confidential storage of personnel records at the facility. There is confidential storage of client records at the facility. ADMINISTRATION The emergency exiting plan and emergency phone numbers are posted. Client Personal Rights are posted. Posting both sides of the Personal Rights form LIC 613 meets this requirement. Facility Visiting Policy is posted. Licensing Complaint Poster is posted. There is space available for resident council meetings and resident council postings. ACTIVITIES There is an outdoor activity space with a shaded area and furnished for outdoor use. There is at least one common room available to clients for visitors. MISCELLANEOUS There are first-aid supplies to include sterile first-aid dressings, bandages, adhesive tapes, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, antiseptic solution, and a current first-aid manual. There is space and equipment for laundry. There is a space for clean linen storage and a separate space for soiled linen. There is an operating telephone available to clients. Emergency lighting and supplies to include flashlights with batteries. Report continues LIC 809C. A review of (2) residents' service files (R1-R2) and (2) staff personnel files (S1-S2) were maintained in order. LPA reviewed (2) Medication Administration Records (MARs) and no discrepancies were found. During this pre-licensing inspection, LPAs did not find corrections were needed. LPA Iniguez conducted the Component III Orientation with the Licensee and copy of this report was provided. A copy of the facility evaluation report will be available to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with their assigned CAU Analyst. Exit interview conducted with Gregg MacEllven /Licensee.