Pre-licensing visit·October 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre, conducted an announced visit to the facility to conduct the pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Applicant Leah Ann Fajardo. . An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was submitted to CCL on January 11, 2024. The facility is to have a capacity of 6 non-ambulatory clients. LPAs observed the following. This is change of ownership with residents in care. The facility phone number is 949-455-1677. Structure: The facility is a one story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 shared and 2 private, staff room, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen and an attached 2 car garage. Air/Heating: Central air/heating system installed with a central panel to control entire house. Resident Bedrooms: There are 4 resident bedrooms, 2 are shared and 2 are private. The bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents' belongings. All resident rooms had the required furnishings and linens. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: The first aid kit and the first aid manual are stored in the medication cabinet next to the kitchen. The first aid kit has all the required elements. Medications are stored in the medication cabinet which is kept locked. Bathrooms: Both bathrooms have working showers and toilets. All bathrooms are clean and operational. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Adequate supply of linen stored in hall closet. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted & readily available for review. The emergency disaster plan with means of exiting and emergency phone numbers listed. Menus posted and available. Menus prepared one week prior and listed for food served for one week. Food Service: There is a 2 day supply of perishable food and a 7 day supply of non-perishable food on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed a 3 day supply of emergency food and water. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. The Fire Extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged and mounted on the side of a cabinet. Appliances: There is a convection stove, an oven, microwave oven, refrigerator and dishwasher in the kitchen. The washer and dryer are in the garage All appliances are clean and operational. Toxins: The cleaning supplies are kept locked under the kitchen sink. The knives are kept locked under the kitchen sink. Water Temperature: Hot water was measured in both bathrooms. Hot water measured at 111.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Resident & Staff Files : Resident and Staff Records will be kept locked in the medication cabinet. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: Games and puzzles are stored in the family room. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance approved by Orange County Fire Authority Inspector Ryan Boselo on April 23, 2024. Component III: Component three was waived because the Applicant is a Licensee at another Licensed facility. Facility is ready to be licensed. Applicant was informed today that the final approval will be processed by CAB (Cental Application Bureau) in Sacramento. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was left with the applicant.