Pre-licensing visit·July 2, 2024

On 7/2/24 at 9:16am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Javina George made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a prelicensing inspection-Change of Ownership (CHOW) with residents in care. The facility has requested a hospice waiver for four (4). There are currently two (2) residents receiving hospice care. LPA met with Administrator/Applicant George Vucovich who assisted in the tour of inside and outside of the facility and the evaluation. On 01/12/24 the San Marcos Fire Department approved the facility for 6 non-amubulatory persons. The facility is a single story home consisting of 6 bedrooms, 1 of which is for staff/live in caregiver, and four (4) bathrooms, 3 of which are for residents to use. In addition there is a living room, kitchen, backyard with a covered patio, garden, and a garage which is the staff area. There is also a shed that is being used for storage, and a built in smoker the backyard. The medications are locked inside a cabinet inside the kitchen. There are no pools or bodies of water or known guns or ammunition on the premises. The facility was observed to have the required postings, and operable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fully charged fire extinguishers. The hot water was tested and found to be within regulatory limits. The facility utilizes pendants. Each resident is issued a pendant to wear around their neck upon admission to use in the event that assistance is needed. The facility was evaluated in accordance with the California Code of Regulation (CCR), Title 22 Chapter 6, Division 8. Based on the observations and evaluation of the facility this date, the facility’s ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report (LIC809) was discussed and provided with Applicant/Administrator George Vucovich.