Pre-licensing visit·October 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an announced visit to the facility for purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Co-Administrator (AD) Samantha Chiascione. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the elderly (RCFE) for (6) capacity, (0) ambulatory, (6) non-ambulatory, and (0) bedridden residents was received by CCL on July 25, 2023. Structure: The facility is a one-story house with six resident bedrooms, one staff bedroom, six full size bathrooms, one half bathroom, one living room, one kitchen, one dining room, and attached two car garage. LPA observed the See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475) in the facility mounted on the wall in the entranceway. There is a backyard with an exit gate on one side of the house. There is a shaded seating area and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards in the backyard. Resident Bedrooms All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. 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 underneath the kitchen sink. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medication will be stored in a locked kitchen cabinet. First aid kit is stored in the hallway storage. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Resident & Staff Files : Records will be kept in a file cabinet. Pool/Jacuzzi: No bodies of water were observed. Fire Extinguisher: Fire extinguisher is fully charged with service tag dated May 8, 2024. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, puzzles, and other recreational materials for resident use stored in the dining room. Fire clearance: Was approved by a fire inspector of City of Costa Mesa Fire Prevention on February 8, 2024. Special conditions noted, “Any change in use or occupancy will revoke this approval and require a new fire clearance. All rooms approved for non-ambulatory.” Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within compliance and reporting requirements. Bedrooms Staff: There is one staff bedroom. Bathrooms: All bathrooms have working plumbing. Hot water measured between 107.9- and 119.8- degrees Fahrenheit. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: A supply of extra linen was stored in the hallway storage. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan: Posted and available, means of exiting, and emergency phone numbers. Food Service: A supply of 2-day perishable and 7-day of non-perishable food was observed and will be maintained on hand. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Appliances: Gas burner stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. AD was notified that the final application approval will be issued by the Centralized Applications Bureau in Sacramento. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided.