Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/26/2025 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) P. Manalo arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Direct Care Staff, Noel Branal and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator certificate is current.

LPA toured the facility including inside and out but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 4 bedrooms in total of which 2 bedrooms are occupied by the clients and 2 bedrooms are occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 72 degree Fahrenheit. LPA observed lighting in all rooms is adequate for the comfort and safety of the clients. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 106.8 degree Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. The supply of extra hygiene's was available for clients. There is a minimum of one week supply of nonperishable and a 2-day perishables food supply.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 05/19/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 03/25/2025.

At 1:04 PM, 3 of clients’ records were reviewed. At 1:27 PM, 3 staff records were reviewed and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and associated with the facility. At 2:01 PM, LPA reviewed all 3 of the clients’ medications. At 2:45 PM, LPA reviewed client's P&I money with log and surety bond.