Pre-licensing visit·May 2, 2025

On 05/02/2025 at 9:00AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wendy Gibbs, conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Administrator Taylor Giunto and Administrator Trainee Christina Hale, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. An application was submitted to CCLD on 07/09/24 for a Change of Ownership. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly serving residents aged 60 and over. The facility was granted Fire Clearance on 03/15/2025 for 68 Bedridden residents with a total capacity of 68. Physical Plant/Structure The facility is a two story building in a commercial area. The facility consists of the following: the entrance has a lobby with a sitting area, restroom, meeting room, sitting room, administrative offices, and reception area. The first floor has 15 resident rooms with bathrooms, an activity area, dining area, television area, sitting area, bistro area, quite room for physical therapy, linen storage room, supply room, housekeeping storage room, salon, restroom, Activity Director office, medication room, industrial kitchen, staff lounge area, and enclosed patio. The second floor has 32 resident rooms with bathrooms, an activity area, dining area, television area, sitting area, bistro area, linen storage room, supply room, housekeeping storage area, spa, restroom, Health and Wellness director office, medication room, and Wellness Office. During the facility inspection, LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. The outside patio area has tables, chairs, and umbrellas. The gates exiting the patio are egressed and work properly. All outside walkways were observed to be clean, clear, and free of obstructions, debris, and hazards. All windows, screens, and blinds were observed to be in good repair. Resident Rooms LPA inspected all resident rooms and observed them to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all resident rooms have the required furniture including a bed, dresser, nightstand, chair, and storage space for personal belongings. Residents have the option to furnish their room how they would like, or the facility has furniture available if residents need it. LPA observed the beds have the required linens including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillows. Residents do have the option to use their personal linens, or the facility has a supply of linens available. LPA observed an additional supply of linens in a linen storage room. All linens and mattresses were observed in good repair. All resident rooms were observed with ample lighting. Kitchen LPA observed the industrial kitchen to be clean and sanitary during time of visit. LPA observed all appliances to be operable and in good repair. LPA observed an ample supply of cookware, dishware, and cutleries in good repair. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods. All foods were observed properly dated, labeled, packaged, and stored. The freezer temperature measured -2-degrees Fahrenheit, and the refrigerator temperature measured 39-degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed knives and sharps to be secured and are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed menus posted in the dining rooms. The first and second floor Bistro areas were observed clean and sanitary. LPA observed a supply of snacks and drinks available for residents at any time. LPA observed cleaning supplies to be secured in a locked storage room and are inaccessible to residents. All trash cans were observed with tight fitting covers. Common Rooms LPA observed all common rooms to have ample seating to accommodate residents. LPA observed dining areas to have ample tables and chairs to accommodate residents. In the activity areas, LPA observed tables and chair available to accommodate residents. LPA observed an ample supply of arts, crafts, exercise equipment, games, and activities stored in a storage room on the first and second floor. LPA observed a daily and monthly activity schedule posted in the activity areas. The facility was observed appropriately furnished during the time of visit. All walkways and hallways in the facility were observed to be clean, clear, and free of hazards and obstructions. The facility was kept at a comfortable temperature. All rooms and hallways were observed to have ample lighting. Files LPA observed resident medical files secured in the locked wellness room and are inaccessible to residents. Resident Administrative files were observed secured in a locked cabinet in an administrative office. LPA observed staff files secured in a locked cabinet in an administrative office. The facility does not handle resident’s finances. Medications LPA observed medications secured in locked medication cart on each floor. Medications are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed medications to be in their original packaging. LPA observed a fully stocked First Aid kit with a current manual, in both medication rooms. LPA observed additional First Aid supply secured in the medication room. Safety LPA tested smoke detectors on each floor and carbon monoxide detectors in each resident unit and found them to be operable. The facility has fire doors that are triggered to close automatically when the fire alarm goes off. LPA observed multiple fully charged fire extinguisher last serviced on 03/09/25, throughout the facility. The Fire Safety Inspection was conducted by the Torrance Fire Department on 03/13/25. The last emergency drill was conducted on 02/04/25. LPA observed an evacuation chair at the top of the stairwell LPA observed the facility’s Emergency and Disaster Plan posted and last updated on 08/01/24. LPA observed emergency flashlights with every fire extinguisher. The generator was tested and ran. LPA observed logs indicating the generator is ran monthly for 30 minutes. The facility has a working landline telephone. LPA observed all required posting, posted throughout the facility. LPA tested the signal system by pressing resident’s pendants. LPA received and reviewed a copy of the liability insurance through Acord. LPA and Administrator reviewed and discussed Component III. LPA did not observe or cite any technical advisory deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Taylor Giunto and Administrator Trainee Christina Hale and a copy of this report was provided.