Pre-licensing visit·April 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Paola Guerrero conducted an announced pre-licensing visit to the facility. LPA met with Facility Administrator Rose Yousefian. The pending application is for a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE). Current capacity is (85). The Administrator accompanied LPA on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. The physical plant, in general, was in good repair. The buildings and grounds are free from hazards. The indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. LPA observed an in-ground pool at the facility, the perimeter of the pool was gated and locked. All bedrooms are furnished with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and chair. All bedrooms have adequate lighting for resident use. Bathroom's toilet, shower and tubs are in good repair and have non-skid mats. LPA observed food storage and preparation areas to be clean and sanitary. LPA inspected facilities freezer and Refrigerators logs all listed appropriate temperatures according to Title 22 regulation. All appliances are clean and operating properly. The outdoor space is suitable for residents use. LPA observed fully charged fire extinguishers present in the facility. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide are present and functional. Facility has a designated area (Med-Room) where medications are locked and stored. The facility had a designated area where staff and resident records are stored. Emergency disaster plans, personal rights, and complaint posters were posted in a common area. There is adequate seating in the common areas. Facility had a supply of activities for the residents. During review of records LPA found that the facility has yet to complete an updated plan of operation, admission agreement, along with an updated facility sketch that indicates that the facility pool is not owned or part of the facility plan as indicated by the Facility Administrator. On April 24,2024 LPA observed that the facility is still promoting the pool as an amenity through their facilities website. In addition, residents records still listed swimming as part as facilities activities. Pre-licensing inspection is not complete, and doesn't meet the requirement to pass the inspection. LPA will initiate a second inspection when the facility completes the necessary requirements as stated. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Facility Administrator Rose Yousefian.