Facility Evaluation Report

On 08/14/2024 at 10:00 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Carol Fowler and Patricia Manalo conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Josephine Vargas, Direct Staff Lead and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Edith Sarmiento, arrived at 10:50 am. The administrator currently holds a certificate (#6002437735) that expires on 06/12/2025. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for two (6) ambulatory.

LPAs toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, storage room, garage, and back yard. The facility consists of 3 bedrooms (3) and a total of two (2) bathrooms. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained. LPAs observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the clients. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 104.4 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Paper towel, and soap observed at all hand washing stations. The supply of extra hygiene was available for residents. There is a minimum of 7-day non-perishables and 2-day perishables foods.

Smoke detectors/carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguishers were last services on 05/13/2024. Fire drill last conducted 02/25/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete.