Pre-licensing visit·October 10, 2024

On October 10, 2024 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Murial Han met with the administrator at Manalo's Board and Care IV Josefina Manalo to conduct a pre-licensing inspection as the administrator/licensee was not available. LPA explained the purpose of today's visit. This is a single level facility that consists of 9 rooms. All the rooms are private, and 5 rooms have exit doors to outside. There is a staff room and 3 full bathrooms. Washer and dryer are located in 2-car garage. There are 8 residents during the time of inspection. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. The facility observed to clean, and tidy. Bedrooms were equipped with the required furniture for residents to use. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars, and nonskid mats. Facility temperature is comfortable. LPA observed postings including CCL complaint poster, resident's rights, facility sketch, LTC Ombudsman poster, etc. The water temperature in the bathroom and the kitchen were measured at 105- 108 degrees F. LPA observed laundry supplies and equipment to be adequate. Pre-Licensing is incomplete during this inspection as LPA observed medication cabinets, disinfectants and chemicals were unlocked and accessible to residents in care. Deficiency is cited under Manalo's Board & Care IV. LPA will proceed with a follow-up pre-licensing inspection. This report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator of Manalo's Board & Care IV. A copy of this report is provided.