Pre-licensing visit·July 31, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility and met with Licensee Danitta Welch Application : The inspection is an initial application for a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). The Desert Hot Springs Fire Department approved a fire clearance on 04-29-2025 for five (5) non-ambulatory clients and one(1) bedridden in bedroom two. Buildings and Grounds: The facility is composed of four (4) residents' bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen area, and a garage. Water temperature was measured within regulation at 120.5 F. The interior and exterior walkways of the facility were observed to be clutter free with no obstructions present. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were in working order. There is no pool and there are no weapons stored in the facility. Residents' bedrooms are fully furnished, and privacy is available. Outdoor areas have sufficient room for activities and leisure. A washing machine and dryer were available and in working order. The facility has a working phone witnessed by calling the phone number. Storage and Supplies: Medications, will be stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to any unauthorized individuals. Staff and residents files will be stored in the kitchen area. A complete first aid kit was observed to be available. Cleaning supplies are locked and stored under the sink in the kitchen. Linens, and equipment appeared to be in good repair and sufficient for the approved census. Fire extinguisher was available and fully charged with an expiration date of July 31, 2026. Food Service: Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the requested capacity. The refrigerator and freezer are in working order. Sharps knives will be stored in a locked cabinets in the kitchen area, available only to authorized individuals. Forms: The following signs were observed to be posted at the facility: Personal Rights, Complaint information, Emergency disaster plan, the facility sketch. LPA verified the Administrator's Certification, with an expiration date of March 26, 2026 and CPR certification with the expiration date of May 2026. The applicant is scheduled to complete COMP III on August 12, 2025. LPA determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure . The Pre-licensing inspection is complete and has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and a copy was provided to Licensee Danitta Welch.