Pre-licensing visit·October 9, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christian Gutierrez conducted a pre-licensing visit. LPA met with applicants Edgar Sanchez and Brooke Taylor. An initial application was submitted to Community Care Licensing Department (CCLD) for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly RCFE to serve six (6) elderly residents, of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory. Fire clearance granted for one (1) bedridden in bedroom #4. Hospice approved for three (3) residents. This property has never been licensed. The physical plant was toured with the applicants. The facility is in a residential area and is a one-story family home. There are four (4) residents’ bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, activity room, front yard, back yard, and garage. LPA conducted the tour and observed the following: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors were observed in common areas and in each resident’s bedroom. Residents’ bedrooms were observed to have required furniture such as bed frames, dressers, chairs, lamps, and sufficient closet space. The required bedding was also observed. The home has two (2) bathrooms and were clean and sanitary. The water temperate was tested and measured at 105.3 and 105.6 degrees, which is within the required 105-120 degrees. There are three fire extinguishers in hallway, activity room, and garage. All appliances in kitchen were observed to be clean and operational. The sharp knives are located in the kitchen cabinet that is inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are stored in a locked cabinet in kitchen. Medications will be locked in a closet in living room. All files will be kept in file cabinet in office. The garage will be used to store locked chemicals, hygiene supplies, food backup generator and washer/dryer. The backyard has a shaded area with patio furniture. The home does not have a pool or any large bodies of water. No records were reviewed since the home has never been licensed. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, the facility meets the physical plant requirements. Component III was conducted. Exit interview held and a copy of the report was provided to applicant.