Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nadia Shahbazian conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPA met with the Karine Filikyan - Administrator and explained the reason for the visit. Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) is approved for six (6) non-ambulatory residents; six (6) of whom may be bedridden. Facility has an approved waiver for one (1) hospice resident. Current census is (5) five residents.

At 11:05am, with the assistance of administrator, LPA took a tour of the physical plant. Required postings were observed in the entry area. The smoke alarm/carbon monoxide detectors are battery operated and were tested and observed to function properly. The fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen and was purchased on 10/17/2025. Facility uses the front door as the main emergency exit. Additionally there are exit doors in the living/dining room, bedroom# 5 and #6. Facility conducts quarterly fire/earthquake drills. The last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 01/20/2026.

Kitchen: The kitchen appliances consisted of a refrigerator, oven and microwave. All appliances and kitchen surfaces were observed to be clean. LPA found a sufficient supply of perishable (2 days) and non-perishable (7 days) foods at the facility. There is a water filteration system in the kitchen. Knives and sharp objects were stored in the locked medication cabinet. Kitchen cleaning supplies and chemicals are being stored underneath the sink, in a locked cabinet.

Common Areas : These included the living room/dining room and dining area in the kitchen. A glass covered fireplace was observed in the living room, but the facility does not use the fireplace. The common areas were properly furnished with tables, sofas and chairs, appropriate with number of residents and staff. The auditory alarms on all exit doors were observed and tested to be functional. Facility is equipped with cameras in the common areas. Facility offers land line telephone, cable and wi-fi access for residents' use.