Pre-licensing visit·August 31, 2022

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Galarza & Yang made an announced visit and met with Administrator Marie Kunke to conduct a pre-Licensing evaluation. The facility presently has four (4) non-ambulatory developmentally disabled adults. It is serviced by San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center as a level 4C home. The facility has a Dementia plan and hospice waiver for four (4) residents. An application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) for a change of ownership of an RCFE (Residential Care For the Elderly) for developmentally disabled adults. The requested capacity is for four (4) non-ambulatory residents; of which one (1) may be bedridden. Structure: Facility is a single-story home consisting of four (4) bedrooms [room #4 is bedridden], two (2) full bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, medication room/storage, office, and a 2-car detached garage.The front and backyard have grassy areas. The backyard has shaded patio furniture. Bedroom Clients: All bedrooms are private. Bedrooms # 1-3 have exit doors leading to the side yard. Bedroom #4 is designated as bedridden. Bedrooms are equipped with one bed, night-stand, chair, lamp, and overhead lightning. Bathrooms: Have a working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: All beds had the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linens is stored in bedroom closets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Emergency numbers are posted and readily available for review. One (1) fully charged fire extinguisher is in place. Facility has a land line telephone. Food Service: Dishes, cups, and flatware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery, and other sharp kitchen utensils were observed locked and inaccessible. Adequate food supply is stored in the kitchen and consists of the following: 2-day perishables, and 7-day non-perishables. Smoke Detectors: There are electrical & inter-connected smoke detectors located in all bedrooms, common areas, and hallways. Appliances: Refrigerator , oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer were observed. The stove's left back burner was not working. The residence is equipped with central heating and air conditioning. Toxins: Cleaning supplies, and toxins are locked only accessible to staff. See LIC 809C for continuation of report. Water Temperature: Hot water was tested in all bathrooms, and kitchen sink. Water temperature was not within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees C). Medication, First-Aid Kit & Book: Designated centrally stored medications are stored in the medication room/storage room, and the first-aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, thermometer; including a current First Aid manual. Clients & Staff Files: Designated area for files will be in the dining room. Pools/Jacuzzi & Pets : No bodies of water and no pets on these premises. Fire Clearance : Fire clearance was approved on 6/2/2022 for four (4) [3 non-ambulatory & 1 bedridden] residents. The facility has no delayed egress. The facility has a fire pull alarm. Component III: Component III PowerPoint presentation was conducted. The following items must be corrected, and proof of correction shall be submitted to the CCLD office to the attention of LPA Galarza by September 28, 2022. If additional time is required to complete noted items to correct, then the applicant will request an extension in writing prior to the due date. Some items may require a follow up inspection for verification of correction. 1. The hot water temperature in all kitchen and bathrooms was not within normal limits 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40.5 degrees C) and not more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees C). Submit a 3-day log of water temperature measured during each shift. 2. The side iron gates had locking mechanisms on the outside of the door; which prevents staff and residents from exiting from the interior of the property. Remove and/or replace the doors and ensure persons can exit without requiring a key to unlock. 3. The stove left back burner does not work. Repair and/or replace. Submit picture proof and an invoice. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to Administrator Marie Kunkel. Accordingly, LPA 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