Facility Evaluation Report
On 12/08/22 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joscelyn Martinez arrived at the facility to conduct a Pre-licensing investigation. Upon arrival LPA met with Administrator Lusine Meliksetyan and the purpose of the visit was explained. This is an application is for Residential Care Facility for Elderly. Facility has requested a total capacity of six residents (6) of which five (5) may be non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. This is a single-story home with six (6) bedrooms and six (6) bathrooms. All bedrooms have been cleared for bedridden residents, but facility may only have one bedridden resident at a time.
Common Area: LPA observed the living room and furniture to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed the dining area to be clean and in good repair. The facility maintains a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees F, which meet regulations. The air conditioner is operational. No firearms observed or will be maintained on the premises. Facility contains dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Detectors were operational and tested at 10:50 a.m. The fire extinguisher was observed to be full with a service date of 07/11/22. Facility maintains a telephone landline that was tested and observed to be operational. Activities were observed in the living room area. Medications and files will be kept in a locked cabinet in the living area. First aid kit was observed and contained the proper items stated by regulations. Laundry area was observed in the hallway closet. No chemicals will be stored inside this closet.
Kitchen Area: LPA observed the kitchen area to be in good repair and sanitary. LPA observed a start up supply of food as well as emergency food. Sharps were observed to be locked and inaccessible to residents. Trash can contain a tight-fitting lid. Chemicals are locked and stored under the kitchen sink. LPA observed plates and cups for resident’s use.
Bedrooms: Facility has six (6) bedrooms all designated for private residents use. All bedrooms were toured and were observed with the appropriate furniture and bedding. LPA observed sufficient linens for resident’s use.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction