Pre-licensing visit·November 25, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA Tea met with designated Licensee (LE) Claudia Olteanu and Administrator (AD) Abel Marica. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by our agency on June 9, 2025, for a total capacity of six non-ambulatory, of which one maybe bedridden in Room #5. The fire clearance was approved by a fire inspector from the Orange County Fire Authority on August 5, 2025. The facility is a one-story home with six resident bedrooms, two staff rooms, five bathrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry and dining area and attached garage. There are two exit gates on both sides of the house that are self-latching and unlocked. There is a shaded seating area with a big umbrella for clients next to the basketball hoop in the backyard. LPA did not observe any obstacles or hazards. There are activities such as games and puzzles for residents to play and to participate in. LPA observed Administrator certificates, Facility sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan in the facility mounted on the wall by the front entry way. The See Something, Say Something poster (PUB 475), Long Term Care Ombudsman poster, and Personal Rights were posted up on the walls of the front entry way. Resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. The bedrooms with screen doors that exit to the backyard had working door alarms. LPA observed all beds had linens and blankets. There is an ample supply of linens and towels. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Hot water temperatures in the bathrooms measured around 105.4 Fahrenheit degrees. Bathrooms were observed to be operational and (Pre-licensing Report continuation on LIC809-C) have a working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub/shower, as well as grab bars and non-skid surface mats. Toxins are secure and inaccessible underneath the kitchen sink and cabinets in the laundry area. A supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. Electric stove burners, refrigerator, microwave, washer, and dryer are operational. Sharps are stored in a locked drawer. Emergency food and water and additional supplies were observed to be well stocked in the garage. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility are fully charged and last serviced on April 2, 2025 Medications are stored in a locked cabinet by the kitchen. The first aid kit had all the required elements, and first aid guidebook was observed by the resident files. Resident files are stored in a locked cabinet in the living room. The facility also has a tablet and landline telephone in the living room for residents to use and keep in touch with family and friends. The facility is ready to be licensed. LPA conducted the Component Three Orientation with Licensee Claudia Olteanu. Facility 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 to the Licensee and Administrator.