Pre-licensing visit·April 11, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation. LPA arrived and was granted entry to the facility by Licensee Ritchie Espiridion. An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) on 09/23/2023 for a capacity of six adult residents. LPA Hurt observed the following: Structure: Facility is a one-story house with 4 resident bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, family / living room, dining area and kitchen. There is a 2-car garage attached in front of home. The resident bedrooms will accommodate residents' furnishings. Signal System: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Bedrooms Residents: Bedrooms #1-4 will accommodate 6 clients (2 shared resident bedrooms, and 2 private bedrooms) Bathrooms: All bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, and shower. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: Adequate supply of linens is stored in hallway cabinet. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan, and Sample Menu: Will be posted and readily available for review in facility. Continued from 809C... Food Service: Adequate supply of 7-day non-perishable and 2 day perishables would be stored in the kitchen and pantry. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke and carbon monoxide alert systems were hardwired and found operational. Fire Extinguisher: 1 Fully charged and located inside garage door Fire Clearance: Approved on 11/07/2023 Appliances: Electric four burner stove with oven, refrigerator/freezer and microwave which were clean and noted to be operational. Washer and dryer are located in the laundry area in the hallways and were clean and noted to be operational. Toxins: Will be locked away/ stored in locked cabinets in bathroom, and above washer and dryer. Water Temperature: Tested and recorded at 111 degrees (within regulation) Medications, First Aid Kit & Manual: First Aid kit with guide will be stored in locked cabinet next to kitchen area. Medication will be stored and locked in cabinet next to kitchen area. Resident and Staff Files: Records will be kept in locked kitchen area Reading Material, Games, Equipment, & Materials: The facility has materials that commensurate with their plan of operation. Continued onto 809C.. Continued from 809C .. The license will be granted upon completion of a final review and approval from the Licensing Program Manager and the Central Applications Unit. Applicant was reminded of the statute that requires notification to Licensing Program Analyst within 5 business days of admitting the first resident. This notification may be done by phone, mail, email or fax. At this time, facility has met all pre - licensing requirements of Title 22 division 6. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Ritchie Espiridion and a copy of this report was provided at the time of visit.