Facility Evaluation Report

Interim Assistant Program Administrator (IAPA) Icela Estrada, Interim Regional Manager (IRM) Simon Jacob, and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Lizzette Tellez conducted an Office Meeting with Licensee, Maria Castro, and their relative, Jessie Castro, to discuss the facility's fire clearance and pending application items.

On 1/13/23, the RO was notified that the facility's request for a fire clearance for bedridden residents was denied by the Oceanside Fire Department. During today's meeting, Ms. Castro provided information regarding the status of the current residents, along with a plan for needed changes to the facility's structure. Ms. Castro stated she would inform the RO when these changes are completed. The RO will reach out to Oceanside Fire Department requesting a Fire Safety Inspection. On today's date, the Licensee submitted a revised LIC 200 - Application requesting a change of ambulatory status.

An exit interview was conducted with Ms. Castro. A copy of this report was provided to her at the conclusion of the meeting.