Facility Evaluation Report

On 01/27/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Felisa Shirley conducted an unannounced required annual visit using the full CAREs Inspection Tool. LPA met with Administrator, Paolo Recio and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve elderly developmentally disabled residents ages 18 thru 59 years old.

LPA reviewed all resident files and found that they contained all required documents. LPA reviewed three (2) staff files and found they did not contain all required documents. During file review, LPA did not observe the surety bond.

LPA Felisa and Paolo toured both inside and outside of the facility. The facility is a one-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of (4) client bedrooms, (1) staff bedroom, (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and patio. Facility maintains all required posting throughout the facility.

All bedrooms were toured. Bedrooms 1-4 are occupied by residents and contain the mandated furniture. LPA observed all rooms to have the required furniture including a bed and chair(s). All beds had the required linens including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillow. LPA observed ample lighting in all the bedrooms.

LPA Shirley and Paolo toured the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. All appliances were in good working order. Knives were locked and stored. The medications were locked and stored in the file cabinet located in the living room. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods. The water temperature measured at 119.1.