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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Jenifer Tirre and Kimberly Lyman conducted an announced visit for the purpose of a Pre-Licensing evaluation due to change of ownership. LPA’s Tirre and Lyman were greeted and granted entry to the facility by front desk receptionist and met with Executive Director Heather Younan.
An initial application to operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly was submitted to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) on 4/29/2021 for a capacity of 111 residents of which, 103 may be Non-ambulatory residents and 8 residents may be bedridden, with a hospice waiver for 15 residents.
At approximately 9:40 am, LPA’s Tirre and Lyman along with Executive Director Heather Younan commenced the inspection tour. During today's inspection visit, LPA's observed the following:
Structure: Facility is a three story building housing 44 apartments in the assisted living and 32 apartments in the memory care unit. Facility offers a library, beauty salon, media room, gym, several dining areas as well as outside patio areas. Living Room/ Dining Room: Adequate seating is available in the main dining room and visiting areas. Bedrooms Residents: All rooms are equipped with appropriate lighting, chair, night stand and ample closet space. Rooms contain a mini kitchen area complete with a mini fridge. Bathrooms: All resident bathrooms have a working toilet/ wash basin as well as grab bars and non-skid surface in the shower. Emergency Phone Numbers and Exit Plan: Posted in entrance of facility. Food Service: Facility has ample perishable and non perishable food supplies. All equipment is tested for temperature and are within acceptable ranges. LPA observed a posted menu with multiple choices for residents. Smoke Detectors: On 10/29/2020 an annual inspection with Cal Building Systems was done on Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested operational. Smoke detectors are tested in-house semi annually and documentation was provided. Fire extinguishers observed are fully charged. Fire sprinklers are tested by an outside company and facility provided documentation of testing. Toxins: Secured and inaccessible to residents in care. Water Temperature: Tested and recorded between 113 and 122 degrees F in selected tested bathrooms. CONT ON LIC 809C DATED 08/09/2021 |