Facility Evaluation Report

On May 10, 2023, during last year's annual inspection, Daphna Garcia, administrator, informed Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Delmundo of the licensee's plan to have an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) erected behind the facility. LPA discussed the following: obtaining permit prior to construction; ensuring the health and safety of residents. At that time, the licensee has not decided if the ADU will be use by the staff. LPA told the the administrator to inform LPA when final decision in made to have ADU added.

On April 25, 2024, the administrator informed LPA that she has not received a definite response from licensee regarding the ADU. The ADU will have a different address, 566 Meek Avenue. A building permit has been obtained and the construction company already started on the ADU.

On this day, April 30, 2024, while doing annual inspection, LPA observed the construction of ADU has started. LPA obtained copy of building permit from the administrator. LPA also spoke over the phone with Kim Fields, licensee, and discussed the following in the presence of the administrator.

1. Adding perimeter fence to separate the facility from the ADU and obtaining a permit if required by the city.

2. Submission of updated facility sketch showing the new property line.

3. Submission of application for license to Sacramento for the 566 address if the plan is to operate another assisted living facility.

Exit interview conducted and copy of this report provided to the administrator.