Facility Evaluation Report

At approximately 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Julie Florio and Star Stevenson arrived announced to conduct a pre-licensing inspection and was greeted by Licensee/Applicant, Omar Chiong. This pre-licensing inspection is being conducted for an initial licensing of an Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). Fire Clearance has been approved for 6 non-ambulatory residents. All bedrooms 1,2,3,4,5 are approved for non-ambulatory use. Facility has a dementia care plan. Licensee/Applicant is not currently in partnership with North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) or a placement agency but plans to look into this.

At approximately 10:00 AM, LPAs initiated a tour of the facility and observed the following: Facility is a one story home, was a comfortable temperature, and passageways were free from obstructions. Water temperature in residents' bathrooms measured within the allowable range of 105 to 120 degrees F per Title 22 regulations. LPAs observed resident showers need shower curtain rods and curtains, Applicant agreed to purchase and install these prior at accepting residents into care. Applicant had non-slip mats and grab bars in place. LPAs observed a supply of clean linens, hygiene products, and paper products available for residents. Hallways are equipped with night lights and residents' bedrooms have all the appropriate furnishings as outlined in Title 22 regulations.

LPAs observed dishes and cooking supplies for resident use with sharps and other hazardous items kept secured in various designated drawers and cabinets as well as under the kitchen sink. Cabinets in communal areas of the facility containing cleaning supplies and other items that could pose a risk were observed locked.