Pre-licensing visit·May 12, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Tea conducted an announced visit to the facility to complete a pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with the designated Administrator, Angelina Teves, and explained the purpose of the visit. An application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) was received by the Department on December 9, 2025, for a proposed capacity of five non-ambulatory residents, with one resident permitted to be bedridden. Fire clearance was approved by the Orange County Fire Authority on April 4, 2026. The facility is a single-story home consisting of five resident bedrooms, three full bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and an attached garage. Two exit gates are located on either side of the home; both were observed to be self-latching and secure. A shaded seating area is available in the backyard for resident use. A barbecue grill is located on the patio, and the Administrator indicated plans to establish a gardening area for residents. No safety hazards or obstructions were observed during the inspection. Recreational materials, including books, games, and puzzles, were available for resident use. LPA observed that required postings, including Resident Rights, the facility menu, activity calendar, and Emergency Disaster Plan, were displayed in the dining area. The “See Something, Say Something” (PUB 475) poster and Ombudsman information were also prominently posted. The Administrator’s Certificate was observed in the staff office area near the living room. Resident bedrooms were appropriately furnished. Resident bedroom doors were equipped with functioning alert systems. All beds were equipped with adequate linens and blankets, and an ample supply of linens and towels was available. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be (Inspection continued on LIC809C) operational. Hot water temperature in the bathrooms measured approximately 106.3°F. Bathrooms were clean, functional, and equipped with working toilets, wash basins, and bathtubs/showers. Non-skid mats were in place to enhance resident safety. Toxic substances were observed to be secured and locked beneath the bathroom sink and stored and locked in a cabinet in the garage. Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the staff office area. A fully stocked first aid kit, along with a first aid manual, was observed in the locked cabinet. Client and facility records will also be securely stored in this location. A working telephone was observed in the dining area. The facility also has a laptop and tablet available for residents to maintain communication with family members. An adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable food was observed. All appliances, including the stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer, were operational. Sharp objects were stored in a secured kitchen drawer. Emergency food, water, and additional supplies were adequately stocked in both a closet and the garage. Fire extinguisher by the kitchen was observed to be fully charged. Based on today’s inspection, the facility appears ready for licensure. LPA conducted the Component III Orientation with Administrator Angelina Teves and informed her that 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 Administrator.