Facility Evaluation Report
On 09/17/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility above to conduct a scheduled, required Pre-Licensing inspection visit and Comp III for new Licensure of a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). When the LPA arrived, they were greeted by administrator Claire Aviado and Licensee/Owner Nemia Depiesta and informed them of the reason for the visit.
On 08/07/2024, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. A Pre-licensing facility site inspection / COMP III was requested 09/05/2024. An approved fire clearance was granted to the facility after a fire inspection was conducted on 04/19/2024 and the facility has an approved capacity for Six (6) residents. The LPA toured the physical plant areas inside and outside to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. The physical plant of the facility consists of a main entrance area, living room, dining room area, garage, six (6) individual resident bedrooms, three (3) resident restrooms, interior storage areas, and kitchen area. The facility has an outdoor area completely fenced in behind the interior physical plant. This outside area for clients can be utilized for outdoor activities/outdoor visitations and has an outdoor patio area with furniture and shade.
The LPA inspected the food service area and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in locked drawers inaccessible to clients. All appliances were in operable condition and looked clean/in good repair. Appliances such as microwaves, refrigerators, stoves, etc. are clean and operating properly. Food utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are clean and in good repair with no cracks or chips. Furniture is room/resident appropriate, clean and in good repair. All rooms are appropriately furnished for their intended use such as bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms, etc. Hot water temperature is maintained between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Outdoor activity spaces have shaded areas and furnished for outdoor use. Each resident has an adult bed with a mattress, pad, bedsprings, and pillow, which are clean and in good repair. Each bed is fitted with sheets, pillowcase, blankets, and bedspread that are clean and in good repair. Each resident has adequate dresser and closet space for clothing and other belongings that includes at least two drawers or adequate dresser space. Continued on 809-C
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction