Facility Evaluation Report

On 02/19/2026 at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Gomez arrived unannounced to conduct 1-Year Annual Required inspection. LPA met with Caregiver, Russle Casco, and explained the purpose of the visit. Administrator, Zenaida Ramos was unavailable. The fire clearance was approved for six ambulatory only.

LPA toured the facility inside and out including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area and backyard. The facility consists of 5 total bedrooms which 4 bedrooms are occupied by the clients and 1 bedroom is occupied by staff. All outdoor and indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. LPA observed lighting in all rooms are adequate for the comfort and safety of the clients. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 72 degree Fahrenheit. Hot water temperature in the shared clients’ bathroom was measured at 116.1 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 2-day perishables food supply. Sharps and cleaning supplies are locked and inaccessible to clients in care.

Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were in operating condition during visit. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/17/2025. First aid kit was observed to be complete. Fire drill was last conducted on 1/14/2026. Earthquake Drill was last posted on 12/18/2025.

At 2:30 PM, 5 of 5 clients records were reviewed. At 3:00 PM, 3 staff records were reviewed and 3 of 3 have current first aid training and are associated to the facility. LPAs reviewed client's P&I money with log. Surety bond observed sufficient. All records were observed to be complete and up to date.

No deficiencies cited during visit. Exit interview conducted and a copy of this report provided.