Office review·March 18, 2025

On 3/18/2025 Licensing Program Manager Romeo Manzano and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marcella Tarin met with Licensee Gano Fici and son Ganti Fici regarding temporary non-operation of facility Sweet Dreams Care Home LLC (License # 435294351). Licensee requested a meeting regarding temporary non-operation of facility due staffing issues and facility renovation. Licensee to inform Department of updated fire clearance and provide updated facility sketch. Licensee provided copies of LIC9020, and Copies of letters to residents and facility plan of action for review. LPM advised facility to provide an action plan for the facility as they plan to become non-operational/inactive. LPM advised that the facility is not exempt from reporting to the Department, or exempt from regulations due to being non-operational/inactive. Facility is still obligated to continue required training, and meeting administrator requirements. The facility is still required to inform the Department of the status of the facility's residents and if the families have been informed. LPM advised Licensee cannot rent the facility out during non-operational/inactive, doing so would result in forfeiture of facility license. LPM advised Licensee to inform Department when the facility decides to become operational again. LPM advised Licensee to updated LTCO regarding change in operation. LPM advised Licensee that Board Members have to elect a new member if Licensee steps down. Licensee agreed to submit an updated plan of action in terms of staffing for facility to become non-operational/inactive and to submit an LIC500 (Personnel Roster), an updated 60 day letter with signature from Licensee and to keep the Department updated on the residents and their relocation. A copy of this report was provided to Licensee.