Pre-licensing visit·March 24, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) LaVette Farlow conducted an announced visit to conduct the Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Emer Gatchalian, and Venancio Gatchalian. The fire clearance was approved on 12/19/2024 for five (5) nonambulatory residents and one (1) bedridden resident. The facility has four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) resident bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, attached garage and back yard. 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, night stands, dressers, chairs, and lighting. Resident Bathrooms : The bathroom appliances were operating in safe and sanitary condition. The bathroom temperature was measured 126.8, which is out of regulation. LPA advised licensee to adjust the temperature and conduct and monitor the temperature prior to accepting residents in care. Kitchen and Dining Areas : Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for resident use. Kitchen appliances and counter top were in good repair. The water temperature was measured at 123.9 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA advised licensee to adjust the temperature, and monitor the temperature prior to accepting residents in care. (SEE LIC809C) There was a locked and secured location where medication, sharps, chemicals and residents/staff files will be stored. There was non-perishable food in the pantry and perishable food in the refrigerator. Common Sitting Areas : There is adequate seating in the common areas. The facility has a supply of activities for the residents. Laundry Room/ Garage : The laundry machines is in a common area bathroom which leads to an emergency exit. The garage has an emergency supply of food, water, and hygiene items. Chemicals, laundry soap and toiletries were safely locked. Backyard : There is patio furniture and chairs in the backyard for residents to sit. A side gate with self-latching handle on the left side of the house that leads into the backyard and no bodies of water. All passageways were free from obstruction. Fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, firearms : There is one charged fire extinguisher 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 CCL complaint poster, emergency disaster plan, and facility sketch. First aid and telephone: The facility was equipped with a complete first aid kit. The facility has a functioning land line and telephone for clients use. Pre-Licensing is complete and Comp III are complete and ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided to Administrator, Kristellel Gatchalian, and Venancio Gatchalian, Licensee.