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Lynn's RCFE #2

Small home·Licensed for 6·Santa Maria, California

Licensed since 2015Licence #425801940
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,200 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitOctober 7, 2025CDSS inspection record

Lynn's RCFE #2 is a small care home in Santa Maria — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2015. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Lynn's RCFE #2

Is Lynn's RCFE #2 licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Lynn's RCFE #2 licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Lynn's RCFE #2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Lynn's RCFE #2 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Lynn's RCFE #2 cost?

$5,200 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,250–$6,400. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes and similar homes within 37 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 9 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Barbara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,050 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 9 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Lynn's RCFE #2 take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Lynn's Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Marian Regional Medical Center is 3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Lynn's RCFE #2 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Lynn's RCFE #2 license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LYNN'S RCFE #2”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #425801940. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Lynn's Residential Care, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2015, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 7, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

4 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,200a month to start

Likely $4,250–$6,400

From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,200a month

Likely $4,250–$6,550

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$5,200likely $4,250–$6,400

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes and similar homes within 37 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,250–$6,550
$5,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,950–$9,650
$7,200
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 small homes and similar homes within 37 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

15 homes like this within 37 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,450–$7,500.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 15 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 2730 Santa Barbara Drive, Santa Maria, CA 93455Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2022, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2015. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 7, 2025.

On file since
2022
State visits
4
Most recent visit
October 7, 2025

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2015.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2025110202411020231102022110

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 7, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

At 9:00am on 10/07/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeffries arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct the facility annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator, Jocelyn Chico, announced who he is and the reason for the visit. This facility is a 5 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, two living rooms, ding room, kitchen, laundry room, and garage. Two bedrooms are double resident occupancy, the master is single resident occupancy with an on suite bathroom. The other bathrooms shared by all residents and staff. The 5th bedroom is a staff bedroom. There is a fenced yard in the back and with chairs and table under a umbrella for shad. There is sufficient room for activities and visiting, both inside and outside the facility. LPA observed duel smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the facility that are hard wired and working properly. There is a fire extinguisher located in the laundry room that is primed and in the green. LPA noted the facility water temperature is within regulation perimeters of 105*-120*(f). LPA noted that there is a more than 72 hours of emergency water located in the garage. LPA note in the locked medication cabinet is located in the living room and a complete first aide kit is also located in the living room. LPA noted that all bedrooms have regulation required furnishings and linins. LPA noted that all bathrooms have liquid soap and paper towels. LPA noted that the facility was clean and in good repair and all exits, door ways, and passage ways were free and clear of obstacles. LPA conducted a cursory review of facility emergency disaster plan, infection control plan, staff files and training records, and client files. LPA noted that during the pre inspection review, LPA noted that the facility Incorporation was suspended and a citation was issued [87205(b)]. Additionally, during physical inspection LPA observed laundry door prompt open with chemicals unsecured and accessible to residents in care and a citation was issued [87309(a)(1). LPA conducted a full review of annual care tools and facility physical inspection. LPA noted no other violations or citations. Exit interview, report read, appeal rights and report provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Nov 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/14/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility above to conduct an unannounced evaluation visit. When the LPA arrived, they were greeted by Administrator Jocelyn Chico. LPA informed facility representatives of the reason for the visit upon entry. 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. This is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). This facility is approved for a maximum capacity of six (6) residents. All residents are licensed for non-ambulatory status. The facility has an approved hospice care waiver with the licensing agency for two (2) residents. The LPA inspected the food service areas in the facility and observed that items which could constitute a danger to residents are kept inaccessible to residents in the kitchen area. 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. There is enough tableware and utensils for all residents living in the facility, and enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food. LPA observed an appropriate/adequate amount of perishable and non-perishable food items maintained in the facility. Furniture is room/resident appropriate, clean and in good repair. All rooms are appropriately furnished for their intended use such as bedrooms, common areas, etc. Hot water temperature is maintained between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit as per Community Care Licensing (CCL) Title 22 regulations. 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. The facility has a sufficient supply of linens to permit weekly changing or more often to always ensure clean linens for residents. Equipment and supplies for resident personal hygiene is available and on site. Continued on 809-C Activity supplies are available for residents. As the facility has an approved fire clearance for a maximum of six (6) residents, no signal system was observed by LPA. Refrigerators and freezers are maintained at an appropriate temperature Fahrenheit as per CCL regulations. Food storage and preparation areas are clean and appropriate for food preparation. The food service areas are clean and sanitary, with covered trashcans and operating ventilation systems. No toxic substances are stored in any food preparation or storage area, and all cleaning supplies for the kitchen are kept in a separate area than the food supplies. Central storage of resident medications was observed by LPA, inaccessible to residents. Cleaning supplies are kept in areas separate from where food supplies are stored. Walls, ceilings, floors, carpeting, window screens, and areas around the facility are clean, painted and/or in good repair. There are locked storage area(s) for poisons, toxic, cleaning solutions, disinfectants, etc. Fire extinguishers and smoke detectors operate properly. Doors and passageways are unobstructed. There are no pools/bodies of water on the physical plant of the facility as observed by LPA. During the inspection, LPA did not observe any firearms that would require trigger locks, locked and inaccessible, or firing pins removed. At the time of the visit, all common areas/interior rooms of the facility were observed to be appropriately furnished, with all furniture in good condition. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common spaces including Resident Personal Rights and Contact information for Ombudsman as well as Licensing. There are activity supplies and equipment, including activity materials for the residents. All window screens were in good repair. There is appropriate lighting in the common areas of the facility. All passageways through the common areas of the facility were free of obstruction, and all inclines are well-lit with no stairwells/stairs for resident use, only ramps. There is a fireplace on the premises, which is covered and inaccessible to residents. Carbon monoxide detectors were operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and serviced annually. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature in all areas inspected. LPA did not observe any noticeable outdoor hazards. Outdoor activity spaces in the facility are shaded and equipped with furniture for resident use. The facility has adequate storage of additional supplies/emergency supplies. The designated laundry area in the facility has appropriate storage of cleaning products, which are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. Emergency food and water in storage were observed to be in good condition by the LPA. Cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and other items that could pose a danger are kept in areas inaccessible to residents. Vehicles used to transport residents are in safe operating condition with appropriate insurance information. The facility restrooms were sanitized and in operating condition while the LPA toured facility. Contd. 809-C All restrooms in the facility were sufficiently stocked with soap, paper towels, required postings, and clean trashcans with closed lids. Towels and washcloths are not shared by residents in the facility. The hot water temperature was measured in the restrooms at the appropriate degrees Fahrenheit as per Title 22 regulations between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. There are an adequate number of toilets per residents in the facility. Nightlights are installed as observed by LPA. All toilets and hand washing areas are maintained in safe and sanitary operating condition. Additional equipment, aids, and/or conveniences are available accommodate any physically handicapped residents who need such items. The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. Each resident bedroom has a bed, nightstands, and lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting. Each closet in all the resident rooms can store or has extra pillows, clean/fresh linens, and appropriate incontinence materials if applicable for any resident. The resident bedrooms are big enough for all beds, furniture, and any resident assisting device a resident might need such as a wheelchair or a walker. Each room has sufficient lighting for each resident. The facility has provisioned to each resident of furniture, equipment and supplies necessary for personal care and maintenance of personal hygiene. An emergency exiting plan and emergency phone numbers are posted in an appropriate place. First-aid supplies, which include sterile first-aid dressings, bandages, adhesive tapes, scissors, tweezers, thermometer, antiseptic solution, and a current first-aid manual, are maintained. Administrator’s records, employees and resident records are maintained at the facility and available for review by the LPA as employees are hired and residents accepted into the facility. The facility complies with CCL standards for health screening, TB clearance, staff training, criminal background clearance and transfer requests. Admission agreements and needs and services (ANS) plan are maintained for each resident and/or their authorized representative. Resident records are maintained on the facility premises in a secured area. Centrally stored medications are locked inaccessible to residents. The LPA observed the centrally stored medications as well as the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record. The facility administrator meets the qualifications as specified in Title 22 regulations with an active RCFE administrator certificate that expires on 06/28/2026. Provider Information Notices are available and able to be presented to Staff, residents, visitors, and accessible to LPA upon request during the inspection process. Facility was observed by LPA to have appropriate/adequate delayed egress measures in place for residents with dementia/cognitive decline. Exit interview conducted by LPA. Copy of this report provided to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 14, 2024

The state marks this report as 5 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

20231 state visit · 1 document
Nov 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/01/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brian Phillips arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct an Annual facility Site Inspection Visit. LPA met with Jocelynn Chico, Licensee/Administrator and Ceazar Chico, Licensee, and announced the purpose of the visit. 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. This is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, laundry room area, Staff room, Administrator Office area where medications are centrally stored and locked inaccessible to residents), and a garage area. This facility is approved for an age range of 60 years and older, with fire clearance approval for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a Hospice waiver for two (2) residents. KITCHEN: The LPA inspected the kitchen/food service area and observed that knives/sharp instruments are stored in locked drawer inaccessible to residents. Kitchen appliances were in operable condition and looked clean/in good repair. The LPA observed perishable items in good condition, with proper expiration dates precluding the perishable items from expiring. The facility has a sufficient supply of perishable and non-perishable food, which would last over a week (7 days). Additional perishable food items were maintained in storage area in the garage of the facility as well as in extra refrigerator and extra freezer located in the garage of the facility. The hot water temperature was measured in the kitchen at an appropriate temperature as per the regulation between 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Items that could constitute a danger to residents are kept inaccessible to residents in the kitchen area. The kitchen was clean and sanitary, with covered trashcans and operating ventilation systems. No toxic substances are stored in any food preparation or storage area, and all cleaning supplies for the kitchen are kept in a separate area than the food supplies. The freezer and refrigerator were both in the appropriate temperate Fahrenheit. There is enough tableware and utensils for all residents living in the facility, and enough equipment for the storage, preparation, and service of food. Continued on 809-C COMMON AREAS: At the time of the visit, the common areas of the facility (dining room, living room, family room) were observed to be appropriately furnished, with all furniture in good condition. There is a fireplace in the common areas, which is covered and inaccessible. The facility maintained a comfortable temperature. Smoke detector(s) and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operational at the time of the visit. The fire extinguishers were fully charged and are serviced annually. The facility is a 1 story home with 4 resident bedrooms, and a Staff room where the Central medications are stored. The LPA observed required postings throughout the common spaces including Resident Personal Rights and Contact information for Ombudsman as well as Licensing. There are activity supplies and equipment, including activity materials for the residents. All window screens were in good repair. There is appropriate lighting in the common areas of the facility. All passageways through the common areas of the facility were free of obstruction, and all inclines are well-lit with no stairwells/stairs. As the facility has 4 residents total currently with a capacity for 6 residents total, there is no signal system in place. There is a Staff Office area constituting 1 room in the interior of the facility. This area contains a desk, computer, chair, and is the area where the Centrally Stored Medications are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. There is a large aquarium in the family room of the facility which was observed to be clean and in good repair with a number of large fish swimming freely. OUTSIDE/LAUNDRY/MISCELLANEOUS: The front outdoor area of the facility consists of an unlocked gated main entrance, and an open porch with tables and chairs. The front of the facility is contained by a metal gate about four (4) feet high with a gate that remains unlocked. The recycling bin, green waste bin, and trash bins are standard bins with flip lids. Outdoor activity spaces are completely enclosed by a fence and gates or walls. Outdoor activity spaces in the backyard are equipped with furniture for resident use including a patio with an umbrella for shade. All outdoor areas with stairways, inclines, ramps, or open porches have accessibility ramps for residents, and are well-lit. There were no bodies of water noted. A garage is located off the kitchen of the facility and also contains additional supplies/emergency supplies. The designated laundry area is where cleaning products are stored, which are kept locked and inaccessible to residents. The laundry room is accessible through the common area of the facility as an addendum to the Staff room. There was emergency food and water in storage area of the garage which was observed to be in good condition. Cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and other items that could pose a danger to residents are kept in areas inaccessible to residents. There is a first aid kit that includes sterile dressings, bandages, thermometers, scissors, tweezers, and a first aid manual. The vehicles used to transport residents are in safe operating condition with appropriate insurance information. Continued on 809-C LPA noted that outside in the back yard is completely enclosed by two gates on either side of the facility and has appropriate furniture for residents as well as shade. LPA did not observe any noticeable outdoor hazards. There is an auditory delayed egress system in place that alerts the facility through a loud noise when a resident has opened an exit door, which was inspected by the LPA. BEDROOMS: The LPA observed the resident bedrooms, which were furnished appropriately with clean linens, appropriate furnishings, and sufficient lighting. There are 4 designated individual resident rooms in the facility, 1 bedroom for the Staff members of the facility. Bedroom closets also act as storage areas for clean linens, towels, pillows, etc. Each resident bedroom has a single bed, nightstands, and lights and nightstand lamps to provide sufficient lighting. Each closet in all the resident rooms has extra pillows, clean/fresh linens, and appropriate incontinence materials if applicable for any resident. The resident bedrooms are big enough for all beds, furniture, and any resident assistive device a resident might need such as a wheelchair or a walker. Each room has sufficient lighting for each resident. Each resident bedroom has a sliding glass door to the backyard of the facility which are monitored by auditory delayed egress systems in place. RESTROOMS: The facility restrooms were sanitized and in operating condition while the LPA toured the facility. There are 2 shared resident bathrooms in the facility. All restrooms inspected had assisting equipment for residents including grab bars and/or non-skid surfaces. The bathrooms were sufficiently stocked with soap, paper towels, and additional supplies; towels and washcloths are not shared. The hot water temperature was measured in the restrooms at the appropriate degrees Fahrenheit as per the regulations between 105-120 degrees. As the facility only contains 4 residents at the time of inspection, there is at least 1 toilet and sink for each 3 residents, and at least 1 bathtub/shower for each 3 residents. Night-lights are installed in the hallways outside of the common area restrooms. RECORDS: The facility keeps confidential storage of personnel records and resident records on-site at the facility. Personnel records reviews were reviewed for, but not limited to Personnel records, Health assessments with Tuberculosis (TB) test results, Personnel Action Notice, Job Description with date of employment, Employee Rights, Criminal record Statements/Criminal record clearances, first aid/CPR certification that is not expired, and the appropriate training. All staff member personnel records had the appropriate documentation with no expiration of any training. Continued on 809-C Resident records were reviewed for Pre-Admission/Placement appraisals, Physicians Reports, Consent Forms, Personal Rights for Residents, Emergency Information, Release of Medical Information, Needs and Services Plan (ANS), Resident Assessments, Self-management of medications if applicable, Medication Orders, and Medication Logs. All resident records reviewed by the LPA had the appropriate documentation with no missing or incomplete information. MEDICATIONS: The facility maintains a locked centralized storage area for resident medications. The LPA observed the centrally stored medications as well as the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record. Centrally Stored Medications are in a locked cabinet off the kitchen/Staff office area inaccessible to residents. LPA audited the medications for residents and noticed no irregularities or issues concerning the dispensing of medications or the logging of medications. The medications in the facility were labeled appropriately with no additional or prohibited markings by the facility. INFECTION CONTROL: Upon entry, the facility has a central entry point for symptom screening and a sanitation station. The staff members will keep up signs that promote good hand hygiene and symptoms of COVID. The facility has an adequate supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and the facility is able to obtain additional supplies as needed. The facility’s cleaning protocol is sufficient. If needed, the facility has the capacity to designate a single isolation room if the facility has a confirmed case of COVID-19. The facility’s policies and procedures as it pertains to infection control are adequate. FACILITY DOCUMENTATION: There are required postings throughout the facility, including emergency exiting plans with necessary telephone numbers. The facility has copies of the Application for an RCFE, Applicant Information, Designation of Facility Responsibility, Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources, Surety Bond, Personnel Report, Personnel Record, Health Screening Report, Emergency Disaster Plan for Adult Residential Facilities, Residential Infection Control Plan, Facility Sketch, Plan of Operation, Control of Property, The Job Description for Each Staff Position, Personnel Policy, In-Service Training for Staff, Facility Program Description, Rules of Discipline/Personal Rights, Admission Agreement for Residents, Theft & Loss Policy, and Job Description for the Administrator. The facility has on file a Dementia Care Waiver(s) and Hospice Care Waiver(s) as this facility is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) approved for an age range of 60 years and older, with fire clearance approval for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. The facility has a Hospice waiver for two (2) residents. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted. A copy of the report was issued to the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 1, 2023
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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