Facility Evaluation Report

On 3/25/2024 at 9:50am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Fowler conducted an unannounced annual 1-year required inspection. LPA met with Florencia Ricasa, Caregiver, and explained the purpose of the visit. The administrator arrived at approximately 11:00am and currently holds a certificate (#6010407735) that expired on 11/14/2023 waiting for renewed certificate. The facility’s fire clearance was approved for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden clients. No clients present during inspection.

LPA toured the facility including but not limited to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, common area, garage, and back yard. The facility consists of five (5) total bedrooms and two (2 ) bathrooms. All indoor passageways are kept free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water. A comfortable temperature for clients is maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA 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 105.4 degrees Fahrenheit. All toilets, hand washing, and bathing are safe, sanitary and in operating condition. Hand washing poster, 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 extinguisher was last services on 3/16/2022. Fire drill last conducted 2/6/2024. First aid kit was observed to be complete.