Pre-licensing visit·June 20, 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 designated Administrator (AD) Cherry Aguila. An application to operate an Residential Care Facility for the elderly (RCFE) for (6) capacity, (0) ambulatory, (6) non-ambulatory, and (0) bedridden residents was received by CCL on November 1, 2023. Structure: The facility is a one-story house with four bedrooms, two full size bathrooms, one half bathroom, one living room, one kitchen, one dining area, one laundry 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 each side of the house and LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards. 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 closet. First aid kit is stored in a kitchen cabinet. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Resident & Staff Files : Records will be kept in a locked closet. Pool/Jacuzzi: No bodies of water were observed. Fire Extinguisher: Fire extinguisher is fully charged with service tag dated June 3, 2024. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has activity books, arts and crafts supplies, board games, and other recreational materials for resident use stored in the living room. Fire clearance: Was approved by a fire inspector of the City of Placentia Fire Department on November 14, 2023. Special conditions noted, “Bedrooms 3 shall be used for ambulatory clients only.” 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 no staff bedroom. Bathrooms: All bathrooms have working plumbing. Hot water measured between 117.1- and 118.2- 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, means of exiting, and emergency phone numbers. Food menu will be posted and available. 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. The designated 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 at the end of the inspection.