Pre-licensing visit·September 26, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angel Ascencio conducted a pre-licensing visit to the above noted facility. The LPA met with Michelle Racan, Bernadette Abiera and Janette Villapando. This is a change of ownership application. A dementia program was included in the plan of operation . A Hospice Waiver has been requested and approved. The facility is a one-story home. At 02:52 p.m., a physical plant tour was conducted inside and out. An approved fire clearance was received, clearing them for five (5) non-ambulatory residents; and, one (1) bedridden residents. The facility has two (2) private resident bedrooms, Rooms # three (3) and four (4) ; and 2 bedrooms are shared room(s), Room # one (1) and two (2) . All resident rooms have no direct exits to the outside. Room # 1 is approved for a bedridden resident. The facility does not have fire sprinkler. 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 are no staff rooms – ‘awake night staff only . All rooms were free of odors. All window screens were clean and maintained in good repair. Continued on LIC 809 - C Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficiencies. This report will be sent to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) once all corrections are received. You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. You are not allowed to begin operating until you have been notified that your license has been approved by the CAB Analyst. Failure to comply could affect approval of your license. There is one (1) bathroom in the hallway. Two (2) are designated as a resident bathroom. The resident bathroom(s) has a shower with non-skid materials. The toilet and shower have grab bars. T he 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. Resident and staff records are stored in filing cabinet which is currently located in the dinning area. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet by the kitchen. The first aid supplies were complete, including a thermometer and a current version of a first aid manual. They were stored in a locked hallway closet. Kitchen knives are stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. Stove burners are rendered inaccessible to the residents by removing them when not in use. 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 perishable and 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. Trash cans had tight fitting lids. Kitchen, laundry and house cleaning supplies are stored in a locked cabinet located in the garage. No flies or 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 . Ther e is a fireplace in the living room. It is screened and there are no tools. Continued on LIC 809 - C 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 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, the facility does not have central air conditioning but able to cool rooms to a comfortable range, not to exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility smoke alarm system is hard wired. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and functioned properly during the time of visit. There are 2 fire extinguishers throughout the house. They are fully charged and do not exceed the expiration date. Hot water was tested in each bathroom, which included the resident bathroom(s) and any common bathrooms. The laundry area is located in a locked garage. The supply of extra bed and bath linens is adequate. Personal hygiene items (shampoos, soaps) were adequate and are stored in the garage. Extra incontinence supplies are stored in garage. There is a functioning telephone on the premises. The emergency exiting plans/sketch are posted in the common hallways. The emergency telephone numbers are posted in the common hallway. Other required postings are posted in the dinning area. The exterior passageways were clean and clear of any obstructions. There is an umbrella covered patio area at the back of the house with tables and chairs where residents can sit. The entire property is fenced. The back and sides of the house are separated from the front yard by gates at the east and west side passageways . There are 2 gates with a self-latching mec hanism for persons to enter the front yard. There is a locked storage shed in the back yard. There are no bodies of water on the premises at the present time. The garage is accessible from the house; the doors were locked. Continued on LIC 809 - C