Pre-licensing visit·May 6, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection at the facility and met with Executive Director Heather Scott and Chief Operation Officer Jason Mullen. Application : The inspection is a Change of ownership (CHOW) for a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). The Desert Hot Springs Fire Department approved a fire clearance on 02-27-2025 for thirty six (36) non-ambulatory residents and twenty(20) bedridden residents. Buildings and Grounds: The facility is composed of twenty eight (28) bedrooms, twenty eight (28) bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen area, a laundry room an office and a medication room area. Water temperature was measured at several places averaging at 113.5 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 a 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, and residents files will be stored in a locked cabinet in the medication room area, and staff files will be stored in the office and inaccessible to unauthorized individuals. A complete first aid kit was observed to be available. Cleaning supplies will be stored in the office area. Linens, and equipment appeared to be in good repair and sufficient for the approved census. Continued 809-C.... Fire extinguishers were available and fully charged with an expiration date of February 27 th , 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 the kitchen area, available only to authorized individuals. Forms: The following signs were observed to be posted at the facility: See something say something, Personal Rights, Emergency disaster plan, the facility sketch. LPA verified the Administrator's Certification, with an expiration date of January 03-26, and CPR certification with the expiration date of May-26-25. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. The applicant completed Comp III on April 30, 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 Executive Director Heather Scott and Chief Operation Officer Jason Mullen