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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Williams conducted a pre-licensing inspection via video-conferencing application due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LPA identified herself and conducted the tele-visit with Administrator, Mariam Long.
The pending application is for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The facility has been granted a fire clearance for five non-ambulatory residents and one bedridden resident (Room #4) by the Norco Fire Department on 2/04/2021. The facility has a total of six bedrooms; of which four rooms are designated for residents and two rooms are designated for staff, three bathrooms, a kitchen/dining area, family room, laundry room, and attached garage. The physical plant appeared to be clean and in good repair. Utilities such as gas, electric, and water were functional. There were no apparent obstructions to passageways and there was no bodies of water observed on the property at the time of visit. The Administrator confirmed that fire/carbon monoxide alarms were working properly and were serviced during fire clearance inspection. LPA inspected the property and observed the following additional items:
LPA inspected resident bedrooms; the bedrooms were equipped with the required bedding and furniture, such as, mattress/box spring, sufficient storage space, and lighting. LPA inspected resident bathrooms; the bathroom appliances were operational and the showers/bathtubs were equipped with non-skid mats and grab bars. LPA inspected the kitchen; knives, cleaning supplies, and toxins were locked and inaccessible to residents and stored separate from food supply. The dishes, glasses, and utensils were in good condition and stored in a safe manner. LPA also observed a locked and centralized storage area for medications in the kitchen. LPA inspected common areas and observed required postings including the Department's complaint poster and residents' personal rights. LPA observed that the facility was equipped with a complete first aid kit as well as the first aid manual. The facility had a designated area for client files and staff files. There was adequate seating in the common areas. LPA also observed activities for the residents; such as, board games and books. LPA inspected the outdoor space; a shaded seating area for residents and unobstructed side |