Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Hanna Gough and Nancy Guillen arrived at the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPAs were greeted and granted entry by staff. LPAs informed House Manager (HM) Clifford Valmeo the purpose of the visit and contacted Licensee Brandon Penalosa by phone. The facility currently has four clients in care.

The facility is a one-story home with four client bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, staff office, staff bathroom and attached two car garage. LPAs observed the walls and windowsills in client bedrooms and bathrooms need dusting and cleaning. LPAs observed the kitchen to be clean and free of debris. LPAs observed the sharps are located in a locked drawer in the kitchen making them inaccessible to clients in care. LPAs observed toxins to be stored under the kitchen sink in a locked cabinet making them inaccessible to clients in care. LPAs observed a seven day non-perishable and two day perishable food supply ready and on hand. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher charged with a service date of November 19, 2025. LPAs observed that the emergency food supply is located in the staff office. The staff office is locked and inaccessible to clients in care. LPAs observed that all client bedrooms had the required components and furnishings. LPAs observed client bathrooms to be equipped with toilet paper and paper towels. Hot water measured at 108.8-109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPAs observed medication to be in a locked cabinet by the front door and inaccessible to clients in care. LPAs observed activity supplies for client enjoyment. LPAs observed the backyard to be free of obstructions with a shaded seating area for client use. LPAs observed the lattice on the back fence to be broken and falling off. LPAs observed the garage is used for extra storage and was locked making it inaccessible to clients in care. HM tested fire and smoke detectors and LPAs observed that they were operational.