Pre-licensing visit·July 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sara Martinez conducted an announced visit to complete the Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with licensee Joanne Panuso, for a residential care facility for the elderly with a capacity of six (6) residents. The facility is a six (6) bedroom, five (5) bath home, kitchen/dining area, one (1) living room area, a laundry room, and backyard. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected: Resident Bedrooms : All bedrooms have the required bedding and furniture, such as, clean mattresses/linen, nightstands, dressers, chairs, lighting, and emergency lighting. Resident Bathrooms : The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition. The bathrooms have non-slip mats. Kitchen and Dining Areas : Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for client use. Kitchen appliances and counter top were free of debris and in good repair. The knives and sharp objects were locked in the drawers. The water temperature was measured by LPA, the thermometer read at 109 degrees F. Staff Office: The office consist of two (2) cabinets for client/staff files, and medication. Common Sitting Areas : There is adequate seating in the common areas. The facility has a list of activities for the residents. Laundry Room. : The laundry room is near the dinning room and will have cabinets locked with chemicals and laundry soap. Linens and Hygiene Supplies: An adequate supply of linens were available. Backyard : There are no bodies of water in the backyard. There is multiple covered area with seating for the all the residents. All passageways were free from obstruction. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, firearms : The facility has charged fire extinguishers in the facility. LPA observed operating smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. The home does not have any firearms and ammunition. Postings: LPA observed required postings including the visitation polices, emergency/disaster plans, complaint procedures, and personal rights. First aid and working telephone: The facility was equipped with a complete first aid kit and manual. The facility has working telephone for resident use. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA have determined that the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. The facility has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Licensee Joanne Panuso.