Pre-licensing visit·July 22, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sean Haddad conducted this announced inspection for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Lupe Harvey and Facility Manager (FM) Wendy Cruz Andrade, discussed the purpose of the inspection, and toured the facility. Facility is to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. Application was submitted to Community Care Licensing on 05/11/2022. This is a change of ownership with persons in care. During the inspection, LPA and AD observed the following: Structure. This is a small commercial facility. Facility is a 13-bedroom, 5-bathroom, multi-building small commercial facility with detached garages that are being used for storage. There is a large back yard with a patio cover for the residents. Facility telephone number is (714) 733-7518. Resident Bedrooms. The 13 resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents’ furnishings. Lamps, chairs, linens, and storage for each resident bedroom inspected. Staff Bedrooms. There are no staff bedrooms. Bathrooms. Bathrooms were clean, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature: tested between 107 to 110 F degrees. Linens & Hygiene Supplies. New linens and fully stocked linen closets were observed. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Reviewed. Food Service. 2 days perishable and 7 days nonperishable food supply reviewed. Carbon Monoxide, Smoke Detectors, Fire Extinguisher were observed and tested, including the smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors. Appliances. Stove burners, microwave, washer, and dryer inspected. Knives: observed locked in the kitchen. Toxins: observed locked in closets. Medication cabinet is locked in the locked medication room. First-Aid Kit & Activity Supplies: observed and available. Resident & Staff Files. LPA reviewed samples of resident and staff files. Fire clearance was approved by Fullerton Fire Department Inspector Peggy Castenada on 06/09/2022. Backyard. Backyard exit gate is operational and kept locked. Backyard has shaded area for outdoor activities and sufficient seating for residents. Component III was completed with FM during today’s inspection. Facility is currently operating under the liability insurance of current facility KAEGO'S RICHMAN GARDENS BY SERENITY CARE HEALTH (306005552). FM will switch liability insurance to new facility once the application is approved. During the inspection, LPA explained the process of this application and about the post licensing inspection once the facility is licensed. FM was informed today that the facility is ready for licensure and final approval will be processed by the CAU supervisor in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed with and provided to facility representative.