Facility Evaluation Report, 02/12/2026 — Elegant Care Villa

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Gough made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by staff. LPA met with Administrator (AD) Marife Gironella and discussed the purpose of the visit. The facility currently has six residents in care.

The facility is a one story home with four resident bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, sun room and attached two car garage. The facility appears clean, safe and sanitary. LPA observed the facility requested a new fire clearance from the Department for the sun room on January 5, 2026 and is awaiting an appointment to be made for an inspection to get a new fire clearance. LPA observed the room not to be used for residents until it has been cleared. LPA observed the resident rooms to have the required components and furnishings. LPA observed a clean supply of linens in the hall cabinets by the resident bathroom. LPA observed the resident bathrooms to have toilet paper, paper towels and non slip mats in the shower. The water was tested between 112.4 and 112.6 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the kitchen to be clean and free of vermin. LPA observed a two day perishable and seven day non perishable food supply on hand. The appliances were found to be operational. LPA observed the knives and sharps to be locked under the kitchen sink and made inaccessible. The centrally stored medications were observed to be in the locked closet located by the front door. LPA observed the emergency supplies to be in the closet by the front door. LPA observed toxins and chemicals to be stored in the locked laundry room closet. An outdoor shaded seating area was observed for resident use. No debris or obstructions were found. LPA observed the garage to be used as extra storage for the facility with a fridge for extra food. LPA observed a locked garage cabinet full of toxins and chemicals and made inaccessible to residents. AD tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and they were found to be operational.