Pre-licensing visit·April 29, 2021

Licensing Program Analyst Willis met with Applicant, Victor Dada virtually to conduct a Pre-Licensing Inspection. Parties met remotely to observe Covid-19 precautions. LPA and Applicant toured the inside of the facility and grounds via video conference. Facility is a one-story residence with six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen. All bedrooms are designated as single occupancy. Facility bedrooms have all personal accommodations. Residents bedrooms had the required furnishings, such as a dresser, night stand, lamp and bed linens. Bathrooms showers have a non-skid shower floor and grab bars for safety. Facility received an approved fire clearance dated March 29, 2021 that allows for six non-ambulatory residents. LPA observed required postings (LTCO, CCL Complaint poster, visitor policy, employee rights, personal rights and COVID-19 postings). Applicant showed what contents are in their First Aid Kit. Applicant tested the water temperature at 112 degrees F which is within regulation of 105 & 120 degrees F. Facility will lock centrally stored medications in a cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed that cleaning supplies and toxins are locked in a cabinet under the kitchen sink and in a locked cabinet in the laundry room. Perishable and non-perishable foods observed per regulation. Facility has space indoors and outdoors for resident activities. LPA observed that facility has a gate that is coded and has the potential to be locked from the inside so questioned if the Applicant was interested in a locked perimeter to which Applicant responded that they were. LPA will discuss a waiver for a locked perimeter with the Application Unit. Applicant stated that right now they are planning to use five bedrooms for residents and maintain the sixth room as a staff room. Component III was completed with Applicant. LPA will notify Application Unit so application process may proceed.