Pre-licensing visit·March 29, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Claudia Gutierrez and Dwayne Mason made an announced visit to the facility for purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPAs arrived at the facility and were greeted and granted entry by Compliance Manager (CM) Michelle Nesbitt. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) for (6) capacity, (0) ambulatory, (6) non-ambulatory, and (0) bedridden residents was received by CCL on 11/15/2022. Structure: The facility is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, staff bedroom, and an attached two car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) in the facility mounted on the wall in the living room area. There is a back yard with one exit gate on the side of the house. There is a shaded seating area in the backyard. LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Client Bedrooms All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. Signal system There is no signal system. Toxins: All and any toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, laundry toxins and disinfectants are inaccessible to residents and will be stored and locked beneath the kitchen sink. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medication will be stored in a locked cabinet. First aid kit is mounted on the wall in dining area and an additional first aid kit is stored with the medication. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Resident & Staff Files : Records will be kept locked in storage cabinet located in the dining area. Pool/Jacuzzi: No bodies of water were observed. Fire Extinguisher: All fire extinguishers are fully charged. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has books, toys, and games that will be kept in the dining room area. Fire clearance: Was approved by a fire inspector of Orange County Fire Authority on 12/16/2022. No special conditions noted. Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within compliance and reporting requirements. Bedrooms Staff: One bedroom will be occupied by staff. Bathrooms: All bathrooms have working plumbing and designated hand washing posters. Hot water measured at 114 degrees Fahrenheit. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: A supply of extra linen was stored in the hallway storage. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted and available for review an emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed. Menu was posted and visible. Food Service: There is a supply of 2-day perishable and 7-day of non-perishable food on hand. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Appliances: Gas five burner stove with 1 oven, 1 refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. Licensee to address the following corrections by 03/16/2023: Cameras were observed in four out four resident bedrooms. Cameras will be removed to accord residents’ privacy. Decorative fence in front of fireplace will be replaced with a fireplace screen. CM was notified that the final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to designated AD.