Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michelle Echeverria made an unannounced visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a required comprehensive annual inspection. LPA met with Facility Administrator Joyce Dechimo and Staff, Christopher Reulbach. The facility is a Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) Licensed capacity is (5) current census (0). LPA was accompanied by Joyce and Christopher, to conduct an inspection of the outside exterior of the home, which included, but was not limited to, the following:

Physical Plant: During visit, LPA observed fire damage ( window boarded ),on the living room that is located on the right side exterior of the home. LPA observed that fire damage from the living room continued to the roof top perimeter and right side of the kitchen,( no other fire damage was observed besides right side area ),this was due to a solar panel lithium battery stored inside the shed located on the right side exterior of the home in which a fire took place on 7/12/2024. Victorville Fire Department tagged the facility as unhabitable on 7/12/24. During the inspection LPA observed that the facility is still unhabitable and vacant. Due to the nature of the situation, and because the facility (home) has been red-tagged LPA was only able to conduct an exterior observation of the facility.

Care & Supervision: It was stated by Joyce and Christopher that the (2) residents were relocated following the fire. Joyce and Christopher were advised by LPA to inform the local Adult and Senior Care Regional Office when the facility is prepared to undergo repairs to make the facility operable again. Once notification is made, LPA will follow-up with Joyce or Christopher for additional information and/or documents needed.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report (LIC809) was discussed and provided to Facility Administrator, Joyce Dechimo.