Pre-licensing visit·May 25, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chavez conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. The LPA met with applicant, Brett Allan, and administrator Zolton Soo. This is a change of ownership application. A dementia program was included in the plan of operation. A Hospice Waiver has been requested. The facility is a one story. At 10:01 am, a physical plant tour was conducted inside and out. An approved fire clearance was received, clearing them for zero (0) non-ambulatory residents; zero (0) ambulatory residents; and, sixteen (16) bedridden residents. The facility has sixteen (16) private resident bedrooms . All resident rooms have direct exits to the outside. The facility has a fire sprinkler system. All resident rooms are set up with beds, nightstands, lamps, chests of drawers, chairs and closet space. The beds are furnished with box springs, comfortable mattress and clean linen; which includes, a mattress pad, top and bottom linens, pillowcases, blanket (if needed) and a bedspread. Lighting in the rooms appeared adequate. The bedrooms were large enough to allow for easy passage between the beds and furniture with a wheelchair or walker. In addition, no bedroom was used as a passageway to another room, bath or toilet. There is not a staff room as night staff are awake on the NOC shift. All rooms were free of odors. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. There is one (1) bathroom in the hallway which is designated as a staff bathroom. All sixteen (16) resident bedrooms have an attached bathroom. The resident bathrooms have showers with non-skid materials. The toilet and shower have grab bars. The hot water temperature was tested in the bathrooms and the kitchen and was found to be within the range of 105*F and 120*F. Continued on 809-C. Resident and staff records are stored in a filing cabinet in the office which is currently located in the hallway between resident Rooms #1 and #2. Medications are centrally stored in a locked closet in the nurses’ station. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. They were stored in a locked closet in the nurses’ station. Kitchen knives are stored in the kitchen. The kitchen has two (2) locked entrance doors and are only accessible with a code which staff only have. The supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans and drinkware is adequate. The freezer was maintained at zero degrees Fahrenheit (0*F) and the refrigerator was maintained at 40*F. The supply of nonperishable food is adequate. There are no pesticides (poisons) or toxins stored in any food storage area or preparation area with utensils. Appliances in the kitchen were clean and all appeared functional. The one (1) trash can had a tight fitting lid. Kitchen, laundry and house cleaning supplies are stored in the locked kitchen and laundry rooms. Flies were observed in the dining area. Applicant will install a fly-repellant system. No other vermin were observed. The common areas were appropriately furnished, and the lighting was adequate. There are televisions and other entertainment equipment, games and/or activity supplies in the living room and dining area . There was sufficient space to accommodate both indoor and outdoor activities. Night lights were maintained in hallways and passageways to nonprivate bathrooms. All ramps were secure and non-slippery and were positioned at the level where wheelchairs and walkers may enter and exit the facility safely . There is no fireplace in the facility. Alarms on all exterior doors were engaged at the time of visit and functional. In addition, the physical plant is consistent with the submitted facility sketch/floor plan. The facility had emergency lighting, which included electronic flashlights, or other battery powered lighting, and batteries. The facility has a furnace, which is able to heat rooms that residents occupy to a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit; and, they have central air conditioning and are able to cool rooms to a comfortable range, not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired. There is a pull station at the front entry of the house and at the exits. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during the time of visit. There are six (6) fire extinguishers throughout the facility. They are fully charged and do not exceed the expiration date. Continued on 809-C. The laundry area is located in the hall near bedroom #15. The supply of extra bed and bath linens is adequate. Personal hygiene items (shampoos, soaps) were adequate and are stored in a storage closet in the entry way. Extra incontinence supplies are stored in resident closets. There is a functioning telephone on the premises in the nurses’ station, phone number 805-460-6541. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted in all hallways and at the entrance. The emergency telephone numbers are posted in the hallways next to the emergency exit plans. Other required postings are posted at the nurses’ station and the entrance. The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There is a covered patio area at the front of the facility with tables and chairs where residents can sit. The entire property is fenced with a drive-through gate to enter the property. The pedestrian gate is locked at all times. The gate to the driveway is moved automatically. There are no bodies of water on the premises at the present time . There is no garage nor sheds on the property accessible to residents. The following items must be corrected prior to licensure. Applicant will install a fly-repellant system. Submit proof of corrections, along with a copy of this report, to LPA so that your application may be completed. Exit interview conducted and a copy of report emailed to applicant and administrator.