Facility Evaluation Report

On 05/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jose Anguiano conducted an unannounced annual required visit at facility HI-Hopes INC at 3:17PM. LPA Anguiano met with Administrator Mariel Ventura and explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve four (4) developmentally disabled adults. Ages 18-59. Ambulatory only.

LPA toured facility Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, (4) Bedrooms, (2 1/2) Bathrooms, Garage, Back Yard, and Patio with shaded area. LPA observed sufficient storage areas for kitchen supplies, linens, medications (secured) and chemicals (secured).

LPA Anguiano toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were stocked during the visit.

Bathrooms were operational. Hot water temperature measured at 116 degrees F.

LPA observed the facility to be furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected, and 2 days supplies perishable, and 7 days non-perishable food was maintained.

Due to time constraints LPA Anguiano will need to come back and finish annual inspection a copy of the report was provided to Administrator.