Pre-licensing visit·July 29, 2025

On 7/29/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores made an announced visit to the facility for the purpose of conducting a pre-licensing inspection. LPA Flores met with Administrator, Colt Baldovino, who accompanied LPA for the tour of the facility. The Applicant has submitted an application to attain a capacity of (6) six residents. On 04/23/25 the City of Escondido Fire Department approved a fire clearance for the six (6) non-ambulatory and (0) zero bedridden residents. A tour of the interior/exterior were conducted. LPA observed the following during today's inspection: The facility is a single-story structure building consisting of one (1) staff bedroom, five (5) residents' bedrooms, (3.5) three and a half bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, great room, and garage. The bedrooms were observed to have met the required bedding, lighting, and furniture. There are plenty of extra linen (sheets, blankets, towels) that were observed to be in good repair located in the hall closet. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher. LPA observed a fully stocked first-aid kit located in a locked cabinet in the hallway. A locked cabinet in the kitchen was observed to store knives and other sharp objects. The carbon monoxide and smoke detector were tested and were observed to be operable and in good working condition. The facility has more than a two (2) day supply of perishable foods and seven (7) day supply of non-perishable foods. Kitchen/food preparation areas were kept clean from litter and rubbish. Resident showers are equipped with slip-resistant strips and grab bars. The outdoor patio is shaded and furnished. (Continue to LIC809C...) (Continuation from LIC809) The facility has a sufficient supply of dishes, cooking and eating utensils, that were observed to be in good repair. Centrally stored medication is kept in a locked cabinet that is inaccessible to residents in care. All indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The hot water temperature was measured at 105.2 degrees Fahrenheit meeting the required limits. The facility has an emergency disaster plan and approved infection control training plan on file. Per Administrator, Colt Baldovino, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. LPA observed the required postings of the emergency disaster plan, resident personal rights, employee rights, emergency contacts, facility sketch, CCL Complaint poster and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman poster posted on the walls throughout the facility. During today's visit, LPA Flores did not observe any issues or concerns. Final approval of licensure will be determined by Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). An exit interview and a copy of this report was given to Administrator, Colt Baldovino.