Senior Serenity in the High Desert

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Magda Malcore conducted an announced visit to complete the Pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Michelle Rivera-Vasquez, and discussed the purpose of the visit. The application is for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). A fire clearance was granted by San Bernardino County Fire department on 7/18/2025 for a total capacity of (6) non-ambulatory residents. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility. The following were inspected: Physical Plant: The facility consist of three (3) resident bedrooms, one (1) staff room, three (3) bathrooms, laundry room, living room, kitchen/dining room and attached garage. The physical plant is consistent with floor plan submitted by the facility. Indoor and outdoor passageways were kept free of obstructions. The facility has no swimming pools or similar bodies of water. No firearms are stored at the facility. The facility is equipped with fire extinguishers, fire/carbon monoxide alarms, telephone service, and laundry equipment. The facility has sufficient bed linen, towels, and personal hygiene supplies. The facility has a storage area where resident and staff files will be kept. The facility has a locked room were sharps, cleaning solutions, and other toxins will be kept. Resident Bedrooms: Resident bedrooms were equipped with clean mattresses/linens, nightstands, chairs, and lighting. Resident bathrooms: Resident bathrooms were equipped with grab bars, non-skid mats, and operating bathroom equipment. The bathroom's hot water temperature tested at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Food Service/Dining Areas: Kitchen and dinings areas were kept clean and odor free. Utensils and dishware are in good repair and ready for resident use. The refrigerator temperature test at 40 degrees F. and freezer test at 0 degrees. The dining area located near the kitchen has sufficient space for resident use. Medication: The facility has a locked box where medications will be stored. Activities: The facility has sufficient indoor and outdoor space for activities. Backyard is equipped with a covered activity area and the facility is enclosed with gated fence. Postings: The facility has posted in the entry area, emergency telephones, Community Care Licensing Complaint poster, Ombudsman poster, Resident Personal Rights, and Resident Council Rights. Overall, the facility is clean and in good repair. The Pre-licensing inspection and Component III orientation are complete. An exit interview was conducted where this report was discussed and a copy of this report was provided to Administrator Rivera-Vasquez at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 22, 2025

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call at CAB Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2025